(June 12, 2017; Sonoma, Calif.)—Cline Family Cellars, the Sonoma-based winery owned and operated by Fred and Nancy Cline, unveiled a modern new label design for its Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel (SRP $10.99) in celebration of the winery’s 35th anniversary this year. Cline’s Old Vine Zinfandel from Lodi is a category leader and one of the […]
(June 8, 2017; Santa Rosa, Calif.)—The ultra-premium Sonoma-based Donelan Family Wines has launched two new intimate tasting experiences at its winery located in Santa Rosa. Donelan Family Wines has for years received fanfare for its portfolio of Rhône varietal wines from such vineyards as Obsidian and Kobler. In recent years, the offerings have expanded to […]
(June 8, 2017; Oakville, Calif.)—Napa Valley and Oakville-based Gamble Family Vineyards is pleased to announce the appointment of Epic Wines & Spirits as its exclusive distributor in California, effective today. Founded in 1995, Epic Wines & Spirits is a distributor of fine wine, spirits, and craft beer from around the world. Epic Wines & Spirits […]
We are really excited to introduce (or reintroduce) you to Donelan Family Wines, a family owned and operated winery out of Santa Rosa, California, whose mission to create distinct wines—Rhône varietals in particular—has been unwavering since its founding in 2009. The Donelans embrace what in our minds matters most to true wine lovers: great care […]
(May 30, 2017; Oakville, Calif.)—Tom Gamble, owner of the Napa Valley-based Gamble Family Vineyards located in the Oakville AVA, is pleased to announce that Lauryn Bradley will join the winery as California Sales Manager. Bradley lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and will oversee Gamble’s sales and distribution throughout California. Bradley brings more than […]
(May 15, 2017; San Francisco, Calif.)—The San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the nation’s largest and most important spirits competition, announced today the results of its 17th annual competition, held April 21 through 23 at Hotel Nikko in downtown San Francisco. Out of a record-breaking 2,252 entries from all corners of the world, the 43-member judging […]
Alberto Tasca, eighth-generation CEO of Tasca d’Almerita (May 9, 2017; Sicily, IT)—Alberto Tasca, eighth-generation CEO of Sicily’s Tasca d’Almerita, is thrilled to announce that Tasca is the first Italian agricultural company to obtain dual sustainability certifications from SOStain and VIVA, respectively. SOStain was founded in 2010 by Ettore Capri, director of OPERA, the Research Centre […]
Tony Westfall (Good Company Wines) celebrates a winning bid (April 21, 2017; Santa Rosa, CA) Sonoma County Vintners celebrated a successful third annual Sonoma County Barrel Auction on April 21, after 90 one-of-a-kind Sonoma County wine lots raised a record-setting $794,500. With over 250 members of the wine trade and media in attendance for the […]
(April 17, 2017; Calistoga, Calif.)—Rich and Leslie Frank, owners of Frank Family Vineyards, along with Winemaker and General Manager Todd Graff, are pleased to announce that Liam Gearity has been promoted to Director of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Sales and Hospitality, and long time tasting room employee Zahava Kraiser has been promoted to the role of Tasting […]