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CALIFORNIA WINE EXCHANGE TO FEATURE CRAFT AND BOUTIQUE WINERIES
PRESS RELEASE www.CaliWineExchange.com mark@CaliWineExchange.com linkedin.com/in/markprior5150 FB / Insta / Twtr: @CaliWineX Mobile: (404) 966-1856 – – – – – – BURBANK, CA – May 6, 2019, the California Wine Exchange launches at 12:01am, May 14 on Kickstarter in an effort to buck distribution standards and offer wines from mostly craft and boutique winemakers from within the Golden State. […]
PINOT IN THE REDWOODS
<img src=”https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59a5a384f7e0abcd30e64314/t/5c047ef0575d1f46547e272a/1545981836137/PINOT-2019-Poster-11x17_FINAL2_RGB500px_Squarespace.jpg” alt=”PINOT-2019-Poster-11x17_FINAL2_RGB500px_Squarespace.jpg” /> 22nd Annual <img src=”https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59a5a384f7e0abcd30e64314/t/5ad855a31ae6cf3511239828/1538718391304/AV-Pinot-Fest-Logo-Grapes-PNG.png” alt=”AV-Pinot-Fest-Logo-Grapes-PNG.png” /> May 17-19, 2019 Camp Navarro Buy Pinot Fest Tickets Schedule of Events Friday, May 17 Technical Conference & Casual BBQ Saturday, May 18 Grand Tasting, Winemaker Dinners & Concert Sunday, May 19 Winery Open Houses throughout Anderson Valley Come sip, sample and savor with […]
PROOF NETWORK ACQUIRES DRYNC
For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 7, 2019 PROOF NETWORK VENTURES COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF DRYNC, INC AND INCREASES RETAIL STORE COVERAGE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES Tampa, FL – Proof Network Ventures Inc., a technology development and data solutions company serving the beverage alcohol industry, today announced its acquisition of Drync, a private-label mobile application […]
NAPA VALLEY VINTNER JOHN SHAFER DIES AT AGE 94
Press Release Long-time Winery Owner and Innovator Left His Mark on Wine Industry and Napa Valley Charities The Shafer family is deeply saddened to announce the death of their father, longtime vintner, philanthropist and winery founder, John Shafer on March 2, 2019. “The world of wine always inspired Dad and he loved nothing more than […]
BEST WINE FOR YOUR VALENTINE
Flowers, chocolate, jewelry, or fragrance are always good choices to please your intended, but what if you had a personal sommelier to pick out a nice bottle of wine? Consider it done. Here are a few of our Valentine’s Day favorites, and if you want to get a leg up on the ten most important […]
WOMEN AND WINE IN THEIR PRIME
Interested wine? Check out PLANET GRAPE WINE REVIEW panelists article archive here: https://primewomen.com/?s=fallis HOLIDAY WINE GIFT GUIDE BEST ROSE WINES FOR THE HOLIDAYS BEST WINES UNDER $20 HIDDEN NAPA VALLEY WINERY STEALS THE SHOW, by DR. LIZ THACH MW EXOTIC SUMMER WINES FROM ALL-AMERICAN LODI NOTABLE WINES – A NEW WINE BRAND SIMPLIFYING THE WINE AISLE BEYOND […]
PLANET GRAPE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Happy Holidays to you! This is a great time of year to reflect upon the good things, to be grateful and to be generous. Donate, volunteer, smile and be kind! To make your life easier, we have curated a short list of well-priced, widely available wines and spirits to help you through the gamut of […]
NEW WINEMAKER FOR EHLERS ESTATE NAPA VALLEY
By Dr. Liz Thach, Master of Wine With over a decade of experience producing luxury wines in the Napa Valley for such well known names as La Jota, Mt. Brave, and Cardinale, Laura Díaz Muñoz is perfectly positioned to take the helm of Ehlers Estate as new Head Winemaker. Recruited to the position in June […]
CALIFORNIA WINE CELEBRATION
San Mateo Thursday, October 18, 2018, 6:30 PM $95.00 Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis and Chef Kara Robinson Taste five California wines and explore their geography and complexity alongside food pairings. Catherine Fallis is the only person in the world to hold both the Master Sommelier and Advanced Certified Wine Professional credentials. Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc—warm […]
TWENTY UNDER $20
Twenty Under $20 While it is easy enough to find wines under $20, how often do they really deliver? This category is packed with mass-produced commercial products without a lot of character. Here are some well-crafted and still widely available wines from around the world that we at Planet Grape Wine Review highly recommend. […]
CIAO ITALIA! SUMMER WINES FOR THE BEACH & GRILL
The sun is out and the beach beckoning. Sweet corn is here. Heirloom tomatoes are here. Mealtime prep should be easy and so should selecting wines. Make a beeline for the Italian section. Italian wines are so easy to enjoy (if hard to select), and their naturally high acidity is just the ticket for warmer […]
HIDDEN WINERY’S CABERNET GET HIGHEST BID AT NAPA VALLEY WINE AUCTION
By Liz Thach, MW For wine lovers, getting a chance to attend the famous Napa Valley Wine Auction is often a bucket list item. The festive atmosphere, music, delicious food and wine, and the chance to rub elbows with celebrities is part of the allure, but also being first on the scene to discovery which Napa Valley […]
DOCTOR WINE’S ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ITALIAN WINE 2018
Daniele Cernilli, also known as Doctor Wine, presided over an Italian wine tasting at San Francisco Wine School recently to promote the launch of his THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ITALIAN WINE 2018. Cernilli was one of the founders of Gambero Rosso, the famous Italian food and wine publishing group, and for 24 years edited the Gambero […]
FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY
By Liz Thach, MW Twenty-five years ago, when he was still President of Walt Disney Studios, overseeing movies such as The Lion King and Aladdin, Rich Frank spent many vacations in the Napa Valley. It was there that he fell in love with the wine industry and began searching for a winery to purchase. As […]
ROMBAUER FOUNDER REMEMBERED
From the office of Julie Ann Kodmur Napa Valley, California, May 11, 2018 —- Koerner Rombauer, the founder of Rombauer Vineyards and a beloved figure in the Napa Valley over the last four decades, died on May 10. He was 83. Koerner is survived by his wife, Sandy, and children Sheana Rombauer and K.R. Rombauer […]
FETZER VINEYARDS – PIONEERS IN SUSTAINABILITY CELEBRATE EARTH DAY
Message from Fetzer Vineyards: This year marks 50 years of commitment to sustainable and regenerative winemaking practices by the historic Mendocino County-based winery, Fetzer Vineyards. In a climate where even the smallest gestures toward a greener environment are of the greatest importance, Fetzer continues to blaze the trail toward Net Positive winemaking. On April 22, […]
HOLIDAY PICKS FROM OUR TASTING PANEL TO YOU
Happy Holidays! Here our some of our panelists’ top picks for 2017: Deborah Parker Wong Bubbles are a year round essential and if you’re planning to trade up for a holiday celebration, Collet, produced by Cogevi, the oldest cooperative in Champagne, has several delicious new releases that won’t break the bank. I love their Art Deco […]
NEW ZEALAND SPARKLER STEALS THE SHOW
PRESS RELEASE CONTACT Jeremy Adsett – Marketing Manager jeremy@hunters.co.nz FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3 November 2017 Hunter’s Wines Awarded Two Trophies at Marlborough Wine Show Hunter’s MiruMiru™ Reserve 2013, and Hunter’s Riesling 2016, 2012, and 2006 come out on top. Two varieties of Hunter’s Wine have been recognised with trophies at the 2017 Marlborough Wine Show, […]
WINE GRAPE HARVEST BEGINS IN SICILY AT TASCA D’ALMERITA
The 2017 vendemmia began on Tasca d’Almerita’s two seaside wine estates From Tasca d’Almerita: The varied climate of the Sicilian ‘continent’ means that our harvesting period lasts around 90 days. The indigenous grape varietals of Grillo and Malvasia delle Lipari in the islands of Mozia and Salina are some of the first to be harvested. […]
THE GODFATHER OF ZIN & HIS PRODIGAL SON
The SOMM Journal August September 2017 The Godfather of Zin and his Prodigal Son by Catherine Fallis MS http://digital.copcomm.com/i/859549-august-september-2017 Check out our recommended Zins here: https://staging.planetgrapewinereview.com/?s=zin
A NATURAL RENAISSANCE – THE WORLD EMBRACES CORK CLOSURES
Check out my recent technical article in The SOMM Journal, August/September 2017 “One of the best efforts I have ever seen.” A Wine Editor “Best article in the magazine.” Another Wine Editor Catherine Fallis MS, Planet Grape LLC
TASTE OUR TERROIR 2017 PAIRING COMPETITION RESULTS
Message from Tami Kelly, Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association TASTE OUR TERROIR 2017 PAIRING COMPETITION RESULTS –700 attended sold out event at Casa Real on July 20 Livermore Valley, Calif. (July 21, 2017)— Judges Catherine Fallis of PlanetGrape.com, Carolyn Jung of FoodGal.com and Laura Levy Shatkin of Napa Sonoma Magazine tasted 20 gourmet food […]
DRY CREEK VINEYARD CELEBRATES 45 YEARS
This message is from Kim Stare Wallace, President, Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma, California Today marks our 45th anniversary! On August 24, 1972 my father, David Stare, received the use permit to open the first winery in Dry Creek Valley since Prohibition was repealed. Since that day, we have been committed to producing 90+ point, […]
NEW ACT PROTECTS NEW ZEALAND’S GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS FOR WINE
The SOMM JOURNAL Web Exclusives New Act Protects New Zealand’s Geographical Indications for Wine by Catherine Fallis, MS As vibrant, warm, happy and lively the place, people and wines are, it is only after 25 years of global success that the New Zealand wine industry is locking down place name protection on a global […]
