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U.S. Winery Owner Will Speak at International Wine Conference in Spain
One of the founders and owners of Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery, (whiteowlwinery.com) of Birds, Illinois is one of four plenary speakers for the 2nd Annual Wine Pleasures Conference, to be held February 1, 2 and 3rd near Barcelona, Spain. - January 12, 2010 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
American Firehouse Brewing Supply - Seller of Homebrew and Wine Making Products
American Firehouse Brewing Supply is established to provide products and services to the home brew and wine making community. In addition to providing a wide range of products, American Firehouse Brewing supply has a homebrew expert on staff to assist the homebrew and wine making enthusiast with answering questions to enhance their homebrewing experience. - January 02, 2010 - American Firehouse Brewing Supply, LLC
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Wraps Up 2009 with Another Silver Medal for One-of-a-Kind Wine
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery's Persimmon Solera sherry-style wine was selectively entered in only seven wine competitions this past year. It scored a medal in each contest. - January 02, 2010 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
End of Christmas Signals the Start of Saint Arnold Winter Stout Season
Curious craft beer lovers and tourists can try latest seasonal as brewery introduces its first weekday tours - January 01, 2010 - Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
Beauty Bar Launches "Beauty Bar Vodka" at All Locations Nationwide; $1 from Each Vodka Cocktail Goes to Bright Pink
Beauty Bar Owner Paul Devitt today announced the launch of Beauty Bar Vodka, a pure ultra-premium vodka made in a centuries-old, family-owned distillery in the Netherlands. Beauty Bar Vodka will be available exclusively at all Beauty Bar locations beginning December 17, 2009. One Dollar from each vodka drink will go directly to Bright Pink. - December 17, 2009 - Beauty Bar
Rico Wisner ‘s Punch from Ipanema Wins the Grand Prize at the Final Shake Off in Cuca Fresca’s "Shake Your Way to Brazil" National Mixology Challenge
On December 1st, Rico Wisner won the Grand Prize in Cuca Fresca's national mixology contest, "Shake Your Way to Brazil." Mr. Wisner's winning cocktail is the Punch From Ipanema and is a new twist on a classic punch. - December 11, 2009 - Cuca Fresca Exports, LLC
Coronado Brewing Company Serves Frothy Brews at Capital Hill Holiday Beer Tasting
Coronado Brewing Company (CBC) took Capital Hill by storm recently, serving its highly coveted and very tasty micro-brewed boutique beers at the annual Capitol Hill Holiday Beer Tasting. CBC hopes to bring ‘Idiot IPA’ to the event in 2010. - December 06, 2009 - Coronado Brewing Company
Olde Hickory Tap Room Sponsors Going Out and Giving Back to Help Western Piedmont Symphony
In partnership with the Western Piedmont Symphony, the Olde Hickory Tap Room continues its community initiative, Going Out and Giving Back, on Tuesday, December 15th. 20% of all food and non-alcoholic beverage sales between 4pm and closing (2am) that evening will be donated to the Western Piedmont Symphony. - November 29, 2009 - Olde Hickory Tap Room
Snooth Announces 250,000th Registered User
Snooth registered user base growing by 500% per year. - November 16, 2009 - Snooth
Top Mixologists Will Battle to "Shake Their Way to Brazil" at the Final Shake Off for Cuca Fresca’s National Mixology Challenge
The country's top mixologists will battle to win the grand prize, a trip to Brazil, in Cuca Fresca's Shake Your Way to Brazil Mixology Challenge. - November 14, 2009 - Cuca Fresca Exports, LLC
Cuca Fresca Premium Cachaça Toasts Eco-Conscious Emmy Nominees at a Star-Studded Gifting Chateau in Beverly Hills
Cuca Fresca Premium Cachaça served their signature organic Strawberry Basil Caipirinha and Lemonade 21 (made with fresh ginger, mint and orange zest) to LA’s most eco-conscious celebrities at the Eco Emmys Gifting Chateau, a two day gifting suite held at a private estate in Beverly... - November 12, 2009 - Cuca Fresca Exports, LLC
Shop, Sample and Stock-Up During 21 Stocking Days of Christmas
Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake Offer Rarely Available VQA Wines and Unique Shopping Experience. - November 06, 2009 - Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Founder to Speak at National Wine Conference
One of the founders of Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery, (whiteowlwinery.com) of Birds, Illinois will present a 75-minute seminar Saturday, November 7th during the 42nd Annual Conference of the American Wine Society in Destin, Florida. - October 29, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
Anderson Valley Brewing Company Takes Gold for Canned Gold
Boonville, CA - October 23, 2009 – Anderson Valley Brewing Company (“AVBC”) takes a Gold Medal in the Pale Ale / IPA category at the first-ever beer festival event to exclusively feature beer in cans. - October 29, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
OX GOLD Distillery Share Offering
Despite the countries grim past of thirty years ago, Cambodia is today a peaceful and beautiful country, demonstrating it's desire to move ahead, and offering good opportunity to foreign business as it moves forward mixing with the developed world. Amongst the new opportunities, OX GOLD (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. a quality manufacturer of blended alcohol beverages that meet the taste of the most discerning consumer. - October 28, 2009 - OX GOLD (Cambodia) Co.,Ltd.
Golfers and Business Executives Minimize Mistakes With Mind Game Strategies
Dr. Dan Schaefer introduces his new proprietary strategies to help competitive individuals achieve success. - October 22, 2009 - Dr. Dan Schaefer
Destiny Bay Vineyards Becomes Waiheke’s First Sustainable Winery & Vineyard
Artisan producer Destiny Bay Vineyards leads the charge as the first winery and vineyard operation on Waiheke to become fully Sustainable from “Grape to Glass” - October 20, 2009 - Destiny Bay Wines
Local Winery Celebrates Anniversary in California's Most Historic Winery Location
Local Winery Celebrates Five Year Anniversary. Winery Produces Award-Winning Wines Using Grapes from Around the World and Allows Guests to Craft Their Own Wines. - October 15, 2009 - The Wine Tailor
Waldorf Astoria® Welcomes VIPs to Florida with FLORCELLO®
FLORCELLO brand Key-Limecello and Chocolate Orange Cream Liqueur from Tropical Liqueurs of Florida enhances the Floridian experience at the new Waldorf Astoria Orlando. - October 04, 2009 - Tropical Liqueurs of Florida
Cleavage Creek Commemorates National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Release of New Wines
Cleavage Creek Wines ... Award Winning Wines for a Life Saving Cause - October 03, 2009 - Cleavage Creek
Snooth's A-Z Wine Pairings Featured on Yahoo! Front Page
Hand built algorithm highlighted as featured application on popular start page. - October 01, 2009 - Snooth
Purgatory Cellars/White owl Winery Wins Another Award in Consumer Judged Wine Competition
This is a rare competition where actual consumers judge the wine. - September 25, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
The Great Organic Taste of Bavaria’s Lammsbräu Beer Has Arrived in America
Europe's leading organic Craft Brewery, Neumarkter Lammsbrau, enters the American market with two best selling organic beers: Lammsbrau Organic Pilsner and Lammsbrau Organic Dunkel. Lammsbrau, established 1626, was the continent's first certified organic brewery and uses only locally produced organic ingredients for a great tasting beer experience. - September 22, 2009 - Neumarkter Lammsbräu
Get Ready for the Holidays with Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale
Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) is going to help you enjoy the holidays with their seasonal release of Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale. - September 08, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Only Non-California Winery in U.S. to Win Medal in Largest Asian Wine Competition
Purgatory Cellars, a winery based in Illinois, is stepping up on the national and international wine stage with this award. Purgatory Cellars is the only winery in the United States to win an award in this competition that is not based in California. This could be the next up-and-coming winery in the tradition of the movie, "Bottle Shock." - September 05, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
Woodchuck Cider Unveils 2009 Fall Cider Limited Release
Woodchuck Fall Cider can be Tasted at the Sept. 15 Apple Season Kick-off at Shelburne Orchards. - September 03, 2009 - Woodchuck Hard Cider
Vine Park Brewery Offers Its 4th Annual Back to School Special
A new school year is about to begin, and Vine Park is once again honoring our community’s dedicated teachers with a 20 percent discount now through Labor Day. - August 26, 2009 - Vine Park Brewing Company
Back by Popular Demand, Anderson Valley Brewing Company ("AVBC") Rolls Out High Rollers Wheat Beer
High Rollers Wheat Beer will be available for limited release August 15th in 12oz bottles, 22oz bottles, and draft. - August 14, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
New Exposure Through Native Roots: Napa Vintner Makes Inroads with 2010 Swiss President
In a desperate market flooded with competition, Napa Valley vintner taps native roots and creativity to connect with upcoming Swiss President. - August 03, 2009 - Napa Station
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Featured in National Magazine
Two midwestern companies have teamed up and proven that you can get quality wine at a great price in a most unlikely place. - August 01, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
Anderson Valley Brewing Company Donates $66,500 to Community Non-Profits
Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) dispersed proceeds from the 13th Annual Legendary Boonville Beer festival, through its non-profit the Bahl Hornin’ Foundation. $66,500 was donated to help support local non-profits. The founder and president of AVBC, Dr. Kenneth Allen’s 13 year... - July 31, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Cuca Fresca Invites Mixologists to "Shake Their Way to Brazil" in a North American Mixology Contest
Cuca Fresca Exports, LLC, makers of a multi-award-winning portfolio of organic cachaças and ready to drink cocktails has just announced a North American mixology contest to find the best Cuca Fresca cocktail. The winner of this competition will be flown to Brazil for a private distillery... - July 29, 2009 - Cuca Fresca Exports, LLC
Anderson Valley Brewing Company Takes Home 6 Medals
Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) was awarded with 6 Medals from the 1st Annual US Open Beer Championships in Atlanta, GA - July 20, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Introduces Fiery Cocktails Just in Time for National Tequila Day
Feel some heat coming your way? Tequila drinkers around the world wait in anticipation as National Tequila Day (July 24th) a looms right around the corner. This year, Voodoo Tiki Tequila will be introducing one-of-a-kind cocktails to spice up your night. Make the best of your National Tequila Day... - July 16, 2009 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
San Francisco Summer Wine Tasting Series Announced
The dates for the San Francisco Summer Wine Tasting Series in Del Monte Square at The Cannery are announced. San Francisco’s Summer Wine Tasting Series will run every Sunday afternoon from July 19 to August 16 and will feature a different wine region across California each week. The series... - July 16, 2009 - Winery Collective
Raymond Vineyards Expands Partnership with Asian Art Museum
Raymond Vineyards is pleased to expand their partnership with The Asian Art Museum. - July 09, 2009 - Raymond Vineyards
The Virginia ABC Has Gone to the Dogs
Waterdog Spirits, LLC Launches Black Lab™ Vodka in Virginia - July 08, 2009 - Waterdog Spirits, LLC
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Wins Three Medals in Indy International Wine Competition
The Indy International Wine Competition is one of the largest wine competitions in the United States and is the largest competition for fruit wines in the country. All three wines submitted by Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery in this contest won medals. - July 03, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Wins Two Medals in International Wine Competition
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery has always been selective in what wines it enters and in what wine contests. This year, their focus is on the one-of-a-kind Persimmon Solera and recently released Five Buck Huck wines. So far, both wines have won medals in every competition they have been entered in this year. - June 26, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
Anderson Valley Brewing Company (“AVBC”) Takes Gold & Silver
Anderson Valley Brewing Company (“AVBC”) is proud to announce that it received two awards in the Los Angeles County Fair – International Commercial Beer Competition. The judges awarded AVBC the Gold Medal for its Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout in the British Stout/Oatmeal Stout... - June 25, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Yes We Can. Anderson Valley Brewing Company Releases Summer Solstice and Poleeko Gold in Cans
Yes We Can. Anderson Valley Brewing Company (“AVBC”) is excited to announce the release of world-famous beer packaged in cans. - June 25, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
World-Class Wines Showcased at the South African Food & Wine Festival
Fifteen of the finest wines to come out of the world-renown wine regions of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Robertson Valley, S.A. will be showcased at the 4th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, July 10th, 11th & 12th 2009 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival is a celebration of the culture, food, wine and music of South Africa. Visitors will taste a stellar line-up of wines from Cape Point Vineyards, Mulderbosch and others as well as Grayhaven’s own award-winning wines. - June 24, 2009 - Grayhaven Winery
Vine Park Begins Surly Growler Trade in
Surley sold more than 3,500 barrels of beer, which, by law, disqualified the brewer from selling Growlers in 2009. Vine Park Brewery located in St. Paul, is resolving this problem by stepping in. - June 24, 2009 - Vine Park Brewing Company
ONEHOPE Wine Teams up with Fresh & Easy in Support of American Forests
Joint Campaign helps plant 8,540 trees with American Forests - June 22, 2009 - ONEHOPE
Old Crew, New Brew
Matt Hagerman and Favio Garcia, formerly brewers for Ashburn VA’s Old Dominion Brewing Company, plan a fourth quarter 2009 opening of a new Brewery. For more information visit www.RhinoChasersBeer.com. - June 21, 2009 - M.A Hagerman Brewing Company
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Wins Five Awards in State Competition
Of the five wines entered by Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery, all of them received medals in the annual state wine competition. - June 20, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Wins Gold in International Wine Competition for One-of-a-Kind Wine
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery has won another gold medal with their one-of-a-kind Persimmon Solera. This sherry-style wine was entered in contests, starting in 2007. So far, it has won a silver medal in Vienna, Austria, the Illinois Governor's Cup for Best Dessert Wine in the State, a 90 point wine rating from the Beverage Tasting Institute, the P.E.A.K. Label of Excellence Award and numerous other gold and silver medals. - June 12, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
Unit and IBP to Work Together for Marketing Cachaca
Unit Brazil, an ingredients brokering company located in Sao Paulo, has just concluded a commercial agreement with Industria de Bebidas Pirassununga (IBP) with the purpose to market the brazilian sugar cane distillated called "cachaca" all over the world. Since 1999 Unit has been... - May 29, 2009 - Unit Brazil
WinePress.US Winefest 2009 St. Paul, MN July 30, 31 and August 1
This is the 5th annual WinePress.US Winfest. Sign up for two full days of seminars on making wine, growing grapes and more. Seating is limited and so are the discounted pricing, so sign up today. - May 28, 2009 - WinePress.US
Unit to Market Amazon Oils
Unit Brazil, a brokering company headquartered in Sao Paulo, has just been hired as the export agent to market amazon oils and butters produced by Engefar, a qualified cosmetics raw materials supplier located in the state of Para. Engefar's products are oils and butters extracted from exotic fruit... - May 13, 2009 - Unit Brazil