Category Archives: Wine

New Calif. Law Lets Tasting Room Visitors Refill Wine Bottles

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The measure, just signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, allows winery guests to bring their own wine bottles to be refilled at participating wineries off-site tasting rooms. “As a winery owner, we love the idea of our wine club … Continue reading →

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Washington State Winegrape Harvest Down 11%

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to the Washington State Wine Commission’s annual Grape Production Report, which showed 178,500 tons of wine grapes were harvested in 2020, an 11% decrease compared to 2019. “The smaller harvest is due to many factors,” explained Steve Warner, … Continue reading →

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House Bill to Continue Spending Includes Wildfire, Draught Relief

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Wine Institute cheered Tuesday evening’s passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of legislation that would provide needed recovery assistance to winegrowers.  It said it would push for the legislation to pass the Senate. The bill, HR 5305, includes $10 billion in aid for agricultural producers, including … Continue reading →

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Sonoma Wine Auction Raises $1.7 Million for Local Nonprofits

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Sonoma County Vintners Foundation‘s announces its2021 Sonoma County Wine Auction (SCWA) raised over $1.7 million for the Sonoma County community. The successful return to an in-person auction and weekend events helped drive the fundraising efforts resulting in an increase over last … Continue reading →

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Drizly: RTD Cocktails Soar 60% from Year Earlier

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

High Noon and other brands are innovating like crazy to keep RTDs in fridges this fall. Cutwater, Onda, Kahlua, Crafthouse, and Volley have proven popular and are among the fastest growing RTD brands in 2021, Drizly said, adding that the … Continue reading →

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Teneral Cellars Launches Healthy Women, Healthy World Wine Collection

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Teneral Cellars, the only 100% women-owned and operated brand that sells strictly online and donates 10% of profits to women’s causes, launched its Healthy Women, Healthy World Collection. The collection features three wines that bring attention to reproductive, heart and … Continue reading →

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