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PLMA Appoints Jennifer Linke Vice President, Association Relations
September 15, 2026 (New York, NY) — The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) today announced the appointment of Jennifer Linke as Vice President, Association Relations, a newly created executive leadership [...]
by Press Release11 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessjessica-linkeplmaprivate-label-manufacturers-association - news
San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International Announces Recipients of Inaugural Wine Studies Grant
September 15, 2026 (San Francisco, CA) — The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) is proud to announce Kaysie Rogers of SingleThread Farms and Madison Michael of [...]
by Press Release16 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesskaysie-rogersles-dames-d-escoffier-internationalmadison-michael - news
Hamel Welcomes Chris McFall as National Sales Manager, Western Region
September 14, 2026 (Sonoma, CA) — Sonoma Valley’s Hamel has appointed Chris McFall as National Sales Manager, Western Region. McFall joins the biodynamically farmed winery from Healdsburg’s three-Michelin-starred SingleThread, where [...]
by Press Release15 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesschris-mcfallhamel-family-wines - news
Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas Announces New Master Sommeliers for 2026
Celebrating Excellence and Dedication in the Beverage Industry September 14, 2026 (Houston, TX) — The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas™ is thrilled to announce that Alex Mares from JW Marriott [...]
by Press Release10 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessalex-marescourt-of-master-sommelierskaysie-rogers - news
Wine Economist Mike Veseth to Keynote 2027 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium
September 14, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — As the wine industry navigates changing consumer demand, shifting global markets and continued economic pressures, Mike Veseth will take the stage as keynote speaker [...]
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Dynamis Estate Wines Co-Founders Nominated for Winemaker of the Year in Wine Enthusiast’s 2026 Wine Star Awards
September 10, 2026 (Jonesville, NC) — Dynamis Estate Wines co-founders Matheson Worrell and Katy Kidd have been nominated for Winemaker of the Year in Wine Enthusiast’s 2026 Wine Star Awards, [...]
by Press Release15 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessdynamis-estate-wineskaty-kiddmatheson-worrell - news
L’Angolo Estate Founder Chase Renton Nominated for 2026 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Award for Innovator of The Year
Willamette Valley vintner recognized for transforming his personal mental health journey into Resilience Pinot Noir, a new platform for conversation, connection and giving back September 10, 2026 (Newberg, OR) — [...]
by Press Release13 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesschase-rentonl-angolo-estatewine-enthusiast - news
Star Wine List Launches Its First Guide to Burgundy, with Ambassador Alicia Dorey
The guide to the world’s best places to drink wine now covers the most iconic winemaking region of them all: Burgundy. With the publication of 20 new Red Star recommendations [...]
by Press Release14 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessalicia-doreyburgundyinternational-news - news
Christina Aguilera Joins Beau Joie Champagne as Partner and Global Creative Director
Global Pop Superstar to Expand Luxury Champagne Brand’s ‘Bubble Better’ Campaign September 10, 2026 (Las Vegas, NV) — BEAU JOIE Champagne, the fast-growing luxury Champagne brand known for its low- [...]
by Press Release14 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessbeau-joiechristina-aguilerasouthern-glazer-s-wine-spirits - news
Turning the Tables on Susan Kostrzewa
Susan Kostrzewa is a veteran wine writer, editor, global educator and the founder of Resplendent Ink, a content strategy consultancy specializing in storytelling and communications in the wine space. Her [...]
by Carl Giavanti17 viewsfeaturedpeopleturning-the-tableswine-industry-articlescarl-giavantiresplendent-ink - news
Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology Names Alexandra Mize Executive Director
Former Kentucky Distillers’ Association director and corporate sustainability executive selected to lead the next chapter of Colorado’s growing wine industry September 2026 (Palisade, CO) — The Colorado Association for Viticulture [...]
by Press Release10 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessalexandra-mizecolorado-association-for-viticulture-enologycolorado-mountain-winefest - news
Justyna Brewczyk Awarded the 2026 Dom Pérignon MW Scholarship in Partnership with The Gérard Basset Foundation
Houston-based wine professional and Master of Wine candidate selected for a scholarship combining £25,000 of financial support and an immersive learning experience at Dom Pérignon, in Champagne. September 8, 2026 [...]
by Press Release14 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessdom-perignoninternational-newsjustyna-brewczyk - news
The Wonderful Company Names Chris Avery President of Wine
Luxury wine executive and Shafer Vineyards CEO to lead JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Landmark Vineyards and Lewis Cellars September 3, 2026 (Los Angeles, CA) — The Wonderful Company today announced [...]
by Press Release12 viewsindustry-news-releaseswine-businesschris-averypeoplethe-wonderful-company - news
Zamora Company Strengthens International Leadership Team
Mike Howard Appointed Director of North American Cluster, and André Duarte to Lead Latin America September 3, 2026 (Dallas, TX) — Zamora Company, owner of Licor 43, Ramón Bilbao, Martin [...]
by Press Release12 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessandre-duartemike-howardzamora-company - news
Koopers Whiskey Names Austin Hospitality Veteran Jeremy Murray Director of Sales to Lead Brand Expansion
September 1, 2026 (Ledbetter, TX) — More than a decade after becoming the first Austin bar owner to put Koopers Whiskey behind the bar, hospitality entrepreneur Jeremy Murray is joining the Texas [...]
by Press Release14 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplespirits-businessjeremy-murraykoopers-whiskey - news
James MacPhail to Release Inaugural Vintage of MacPhail Family Wines Under Reclaimed Namesake Label
Acclaimed California winemaker returns to Toulouse Vineyard with a limited inaugural Pinot Noir available now by allocation September 1, 2026 (Healdsburg, CA) — After more than thirty harvests crafting acclaimed [...]
by Press Release9 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessjames-macphailmacphail-family-wines - news
Ellman Estate Winery Names Michael Ploetz General Manager as Winery Marks Its First Year Welcoming Guests
The appointment follows a formative year that brought winemaking home to the estate and introduced The Studio tasting experience August 27, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — As ELLMAN Estate Winery [...]
by Press Release17 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessellman-estate-winerymichael-ploetz - news
Six Sommelier Contestants Announced for Third Annual Somm Showdown
August 26, 2026 (Nashville, TN) — Nashville Wine Auction is proud to announce the six sommeliers who will compete in the third annual Somm Showdown on Sunday, November 15 at [...]
by Press Release14 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessnashvillenashville-wine-auctionnashville-wine-auction-beneficiaries - news
Ag Leadership to Honor Five Distinguished Alumni
Annual celebration recognizes outstanding leadership and service to California agriculture. August 25, 2026 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) will honor five alumni for their leadership, service [...]
by Press Release18 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesscalifornia-agricultural-leadership-foundation - news
Constellation Brands Appoints Alex Alvarez as Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Beer Division
August 25, 2026 (Rochester, NY) — Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading U.S.-based total beverage alcohol company, announced today that Alex Alvarez will join the company as Senior Vice [...]
by Press Release16 viewsbeer-businessindustry-news-releasespeoplealex-alvarezconstellation-brands - news
San Francisco Wine Auction Names Tonya Pitts 2026 Sommelier of the Year
San Francisco sommelier, teacher, writer and mentor to be celebrated at the 49th annual auction benefiting Bay Area children in need — September 19 at The Palace Hotel August 25, [...]
by Press Release16 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businesssan-francisco-wine-auctiontonya-pitts - news
Method Oregon Announces Board Leadership Transition
Andrew Davis departs to pursue travel and winemaking; Will Kobyluck of ROCO Winery joins the board August 24, 2026 (Oregon) — Method Oregon today announced that Andrew Davis, founder of [...]
by Press Release17 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessandrew-davismethod-oregonoregon - news
San Francisco Wine Auction Names John Alban 2026 Winemaker of the Year
Founder of the Rhône Rangers movement to be celebrated at the 49th annual auction benefiting Bay Area children in need — September 19 at The Palace Hotel August 24, 2026 [...]
by Press Release16 viewsindustry-news-releasespeoplewine-businessalban-vineyardscalifornia-winejohn-alban - news
Own Rooted Hospitality Founder Alex Sarovich Named a 2026 Rising Star by Wine Enthusiast
Sonoma County–based sommelier and consultant recognized for helping small, family-owned wineries navigate a changing market August 20, 2026 (Geyserville, CA) — Alex Sarovich, founder and CEO of Own Rooted Hospitality, [...]
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