Eric Flanagan, owner of Flanagan Vineyards, leads investment fund Russian River Partners in the acquisition of the highly acclaimed Platt Vineyard. Platt is located in the Sonoma Coast appellation and is widely regarded as one of the top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards in California. "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to purchase an … Continue reading Russian River Partners Acquires Platt Vineyard
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Vine Buzz with Christie Kiley; Equinoxe Crozes Hermitage 2012
Last week while traveling through France, I came upon a great wine that I must share with as many of you as is possible. Our journey began on motorbike, in Belgium and we made our way down through and around Reims, in the direction of Bourges with our goal to reach the beautiful region of Clermont-Ferrand. … Continue reading Vine Buzz with Christie Kiley; Equinoxe Crozes Hermitage 2012
William Shatner’s ‘Brown Bag Wine Tasting’ Talks Motorcycles with Enthusiast James Reddick
Prepare to rev up your engine as motorcycle enthusiast James Reddick talks bikes over a glass of mystery wine. Growing up in a small town there wasn’t much to do, most of the kids James grew up with played basketball but he found his passion for bikes at a young age. In addition to riding, … Continue reading William Shatner’s ‘Brown Bag Wine Tasting’ Talks Motorcycles with Enthusiast James Reddick
William Shatner, Alton Brown and Brown Bag Wine Tasting
Television icon William Shatner has a new series for wine lovers and you don't want to miss it. The new Ora TV web series “Brown Bag Wine Tasting” follows Shatner’s adventures as he asks willing participants to blindly taste wine and describe it in terms of their occupations, with the goal of making the show … Continue reading William Shatner, Alton Brown and Brown Bag Wine Tasting
Vineyard and Winery Management Names Industry’s ’20 Most Admired’
The cover feature for the November-December 2014 issue of Vineyard & Winery Management (V&WM) magazine, a bimonthly trade publication covering the North American wine industry, recognizes the "20 Most Admired Winemakers in North America." Last year the magazine featured admirable people from many different aspects of the wine industry. The 2014 list shines a spotlight … Continue reading Vineyard and Winery Management Names Industry’s ’20 Most Admired’
SommSelect To Donate 100% of Net Proceeds To Napa Earthquake Victims
SommSelect, a website co-founded by Ian Cauble and Brandon Carneiro to give wine lovers access to bottles that are vetted by a Master Sommelier, is donating 100 percent of net profits to aid families and businesses affected by the Napa earthquake. For seven days—from Sept. 1-7—the SommSelect online store is featuring only Napa Valley wines … Continue reading SommSelect To Donate 100% of Net Proceeds To Napa Earthquake Victims
Brothers Carter and Todd Oosterhouse to launch Bonobo Winery in Traverse City Michigan
This October, Bonobo Winery, located within just a few miles of downtown Traverse City, will be the newest winery on the very popular Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail. Bonobo Winery will be a one-of-a-kind, experience-rich purveyor of artisan wines. Benefiting from the regions strong fruit-bearing properties, initial varietals will include Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, … Continue reading Brothers Carter and Todd Oosterhouse to launch Bonobo Winery in Traverse City Michigan
The Sassy Kitchen’s “Sassy” Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Sometimes the best results come from a single moment's necessity, where everything suddenly needs to change. The Sassy Kitchen's Sassy Chicken and Sausage Gumbo was originally set to be a Crawfish Boil for friends. When Patricia learned one of the guests had a seafood allergy, she momentarily panicked, then went to work on a new … Continue reading The Sassy Kitchen’s “Sassy” Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Villa San-Juliette Vineyard and Winery Announces New Director of Finance
Villa San-Juliette Vineyard & Winery recently announced the appointment of Justin M. Tooley as Director of Finance to the award-winning winery’s management team. Tooley comes to Villa San-Juliette from a strong background in winery controllership, and is very familiar with the region. As Assistant Controller for Roll Wine Holdings LLC (a subsidiary of Roll Global LLC), Tooley … Continue reading Villa San-Juliette Vineyard and Winery Announces New Director of Finance
Vine Buzz: Warm Weather Sips by Maxine Borcherding
Sippin’ wine on the porch in summer – but what to drink? From Oregon Culinary Institute — Portland's only independent culinary school — sommelier/instructor Maxine Borcherding has just the advice you need for drinking with tips for whites, reds & rosés--juice that you can enjoy by themselves or with just about any summer foods. Her … Continue reading Vine Buzz: Warm Weather Sips by Maxine Borcherding
