Vin de Rosa: a new Croatian Slow Food Presidium presented at Sana Slow Wine Fair A new Croatian Presidium—Vin de Rosa—has been officially presented at the Sana Slow Wine Fair, the international event dedicated to good, clean and fair wine. The Fair, which is also the first international meeting of the Slow Wine Coalition, is taking place in Bologna (Italy) until March 29. Vin de Rosa is the [...]

Winemaker Randy Brooks Launches Bacovino a New Washington Winery in Seattle SEATTLE, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimism abounds for Bacovino a new Washington State winery. Bacovino Winery produces both white and red wines using grapes sourced from some of Washington's best vineyards and currently produces nine varietals including a Merlot, Barbera, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon. Bacovino Wine may be purchased online or at the winery's new tasting room [...]

NEW "Blue Zone" Chef tour of Sardinia unveiled by Tourissimo (Turin, Italy) -- Tourissimo and SHS in Sardinia are thrilled to present a NEW project: a 7-day "Blue Zone" culinary cycling tour of Sardinia hosted by celebrated Chef Mary Sue Milliken. Guests will experience the culinary specialties of both the coast and the mountains and discover the cultural roots of the island while cycling some of its most scenic and traffic-free roads. Chef Milliken will play [...]

Dry Creek Vineyard releases 50th anniversary edition of Fumé blanc HEALDSBURG, Calif., March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dry Creek Vineyard is proud to announce the release of its 50thAnniversary edition of Fumé Blanc to celebrate the winery's achievement of 50 years of family winemaking in Sonoma County, California. The commemorative packaging features printing on both sides of the front and back labels, offering viewers a 360-degree retrospective view [...]

The work of nine industry denizens honored at the 2022 Oregon Wine Symposium Portland, OR, February 22, 2022 – The work of nine individuals in Oregon’s wine industry was recognized last week at the 18th annual Oregon Wine Symposium. Two additional frontrunners from the Oregon Wine Board were acknowledged by their peers for their service to the industry. Here are details on the winners as well as those [...]

What Causes Red Wine Headaches? For some wine drinkers, red wine triggers mild to serious headaches, but the cause is not known. An internet search will provide a number of speculative ideas: sulfites, histamines, tannins, alcohol, sugar and other wild guesses. Most of these have been ruled out, but red wine contains much more tannin and related compounds, so these will be carefully scrutinized. In general, we will [...]

Eastside Distilling, Inc. Acquires Innovative Digital Printing Technology for Craft Canning + Bottling Business PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb, 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastside Distilling's Craft Canning + Bottling, LLC ("Craft Canning") has secured a rare and innovative printer that will revolutionize its growing custom canning operation. The new printer, the German-made Hinterkopf D240.2, is the only one of its kind on the West Coast and one of ten in the [...]

Wine foundation announces scholarship supporting women in Washington wine January 24, 2022 – A new scholarship targeting the future generation of women in Washington wine was announced today by the Washington Wine Industry Foundation. The scholarship, established by the Alliance of Women in Washington Wine was created to inspire, connect, and advance the future workforce of the wine industry. Facilitated by the Foundation, one $5,000 scholarship will be [...]

Walla Walla’s L’Ecole N° 41 Winery Announces Woodinville Location   WALLA WALLA, Wash. (January 24, 2022) – L’Ecole N° 41, one of Walla Walla’s early founding family wineries, announced today their plan to open a new Woodinville Location in Wine Walk Row at MainStreet Property Group’s ‘The Schoolhouse District.’  Nearly forty years after their founding, the new location will be the winery’s first Western Washington location. The design of [...]

New Standardized Sweetness Levels on Labels Simplify Selection of Alsace Wines COLMAR, France, Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Choosing an Alsace wine will become even easier as a standardized sweetness guide will be required on all labels of AOC Alsace beginning with wines produced from the 2021 harvest. Unlike other French regions, Alsace bottles are labeled by grape; thus, with a quick glance, it's apparent whether the wine [...]

Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Support Agritourism in Central Washington WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Representatives Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) introduced the Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces (AGRITOURISM) Act. The bill would create an Office of Agritourism at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to serve as a dedicated voice for agritourism businesses in the federal government [...]

U.S. Cities Where Cost of Living Rose Fastest Over the Past Decade Throughout the second half of 2021, economic observers have expressed concerns that the U.S. economy is in the midst of an inflationary period. Ongoing supply challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic have driven up costs in many key consumer spending categories. Aggressive federal stimulus measures have pumped more money into the economy throughout the pandemic. Workers’ [...]

Katy Perry launches De Soi sparkling ready-to-drink non-alcoholic apértifs to redefine celebration for the wellness mindset LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global pop superstar Katy Perry launches De Soi (pronounced de swa), a line of sparkling ready-to-drink non-alcoholic apéritifs with natural adaptogens to indulge sensibly and redefine celebration for the wellness mindset. In partnership with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and AMASS, a portfolio of premium botanic beverages and self-care [...]

Santa Margherita USA acquires majority ownership of ROCO Winery MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Margherita USA, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo, has acquired majority ownership of ROCO Winery in Oregon. ROCO Winery was founded in 2001 by Rollin & Corby Stonebraker-Soles. Located in the Willamette Valley region, ROCO wines are highly regarded, with significant critical acclaim. Under the winemaking leadership of Rollin, [...]

Registration is open for the 2022 Oregon Wine Symposium Portland, OR, January 4, 2022 - Ice storms and restrictions on public gatherings can’t stop the demand for Oregon wine education, and in the case of the Oregon Wine Symposium, the show must go on. The annual event, held virtually for the second time in its 17-year history, is shaped by industry volunteers who make up the Education Committee [...]

Topo Chico® Hard Seltzer kicks off 2022 with new Topo Chico Ranch Water Hard Seltzer and national brand expansion CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Topo Chico® Hard Seltzer is kicking off the new year with a bang by launching its highly anticipated Topo Chico Ranch Water Hard Seltzer in select regional markets and releasing its variety pack nationwide. Inspired by the taste of the popular cocktail recipe made [...]

Champagne Collet Releases Limited-Edition Commemorative Bottling "Cuvée n°21" to Celebrate 100 Years NAPA, Calif., Dec. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Champagne Collet, established in 1921 as part of the oldest Champagne cooperative in the Grand Cru village of Aÿ, is proud to celebrate its 100-year anniversary. The Champagne Producers Union was also formed in Aÿ in 1921 to counter fraudulent production and garner recognition for their unique terroir. Raoul Collet [...]

Tourissimo Unveils NEW Cycling Tour Exploring Prosecco Wine Region of Italy (Bridgewater, MA) -- Tourissimo, a leader in active travel to Italy, is thrilled to announce a NEW 7-day "Grappa and Prosecco" cycling tour of the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore Prosecco wine making area of Italy. Guests will learn about the ancient origins of wine making and how the reputation and qualities of the wine have evolved throughout the centuries. [...]

HighBridge Premium Cannabis Partners With Great White Industries of Arizona PHOENIX, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- HighBridge Premium Cannabis is pleased to announce the recent signing of a Beverage Production Agreement with Great White Industries. Located in Phoenix, Great White is a leader in the Arizona Cannabis Industry. "Using their unique proprietary methods and techniques from around the world, Great White is the prefect HighBridge Premium partner," said [...]

Reustle Wins Gold at Sommelier Challenge! This year's Sommelier Challenge Wine Competition held in San Diego, California awarded Gold medals to six out of six wines entered by Reustle - Prayer Rock Vineyards. Leading the way with a 93 point rating was the 2019 Syrah - followed by the 2019 Malbec (92 points), 2019 Syrah Reserve (92 points), 2018 Pinot Noir Reserve (91 points), 2018 Tempranillo Reserve (91 [...]

Fetzer Vineyards Achieves Regenerative Organic Certification™ for Winery and 100% of Estate Vineyards HOPLAND, Calif., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fetzer Vineyards, the largest winery in the U.S. certified as a B Corporation and a leader in regenerative winegrowing, announced it has achieved Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) for all of its Mendocino County vineyard holdings and winery. Fetzer Vineyards is the world's largest winery to obtain ROC certification, and [...]

FULLERTON WINE BAR & TASTING ROOM WELCOMES SEASONED CHEF, ROB GRISHAM, ALONG WITH NEW DINING MENU PORTLAND, Ore. (Dec. 9, 2021) – Fullerton Wine Bar & Tasting Room has welcomed seasoned chef, Rob Grisham, along with a new menu of dishes made from scratch, available daily at its Portland location at 1966 NW Pettygrove Street. Chef Grisham has designed the new menu with the same care and craft [...]

MGM Resorts Taps Master Sommelier Douglas Kim for Wine Director LAS VEGAS (December 9, 2021) – MGM Resorts International has named Master Sommelier Douglas Kim Director of Wine with oversight of 350,000 bottles within the MGM Resorts active collection spanning hundreds of restaurants and bars at 13 iconic destinations in Las Vegas including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Park MGM and Mandalay Bay.   “Douglas has been a first-class [...]

Chateau de Berne Celebrates Top 100 Placement from Wine Enthusiast for Its Inspiration Rose Wine PROVENCE, France, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MDCV celebrates the top 100 wine placement from Wine Enthusiast Magazine for its Inspiration Rosè, the only Cotes de Provence Rose to be included in the Top 100. Reviewer Roger Voss said, "Aging on the lees has allowed this wine to have the depth and ripe concentration, which [...]