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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
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Wins Four Awards in an International Wine Competition
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery scored four medals in their first wine competition of the season. This was the first time the silver medal winner, Five Buck Huck has been entered in any wine competition. - May 10, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
sqeez tube drinx at Trade Shows Around the Globe
Kick-off for the trade show participations of sqeez in 2009. - May 07, 2009 - sqeez tube drinx - CWC ADs&mORE GmbH
Proprietor Trent Ghiringhelli of Heibel Ranch Vineyards in St. Helena, CA Celebrates Release of First Vintage, 2006 Lappa's, Napa Valley Red Wine
Release celebrated with Open House and BBQ at Heibel Ranch Vineyards, Pope Valley, CA on May 16, 2009 from Noon to 4:00pm. - April 30, 2009 - Marshall Lamm
Raymond Vineyards Joins the Fight to End Childhood Hunger in America
Raymond Vineyards has joined Share our Strength® in their fight to end childhood hunger in America by pairing with over 20 of the finest San Francisco chefs and restaurants for the Taste Event. - April 23, 2009 - Raymond Vineyards
13th Annual Legendary Boonville Beer Fest
Tickets are currently on sale for the 13th Annual Legendary Boonville Beer Festival to be held on May 2nd, 2009 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, Ca. Hosted by Anderson Valley Brewing Company, the Boonville Beer Festival is a non-profit event with all proceeds benefiting a variety... - April 23, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Anderson Valley Brewing Company Releases 7 Year Port Barrel Stout
Anderson Valley Brewing Company is excited to announce a special release of 7 Year Port Barrel Stout for Spring 2009 with its debut in 750ml bottles at the 13th Annual Legendary Boonville Beer Fest. This extremely limited release (150 total bottles, limit 2 per customer) is the product of some... - April 23, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Lambloch Estate Wines Looking for Global Distribution
Australian vineyard owned by Rubicon Brands is looking for partners in various overseas markets for their brands Lambloch wines and Bards Drop wines. - April 17, 2009 - Lambloch wines
Raymond Vineyards Installs New Bottling Line
Raymond Vineyards recently installed a new MBF Rinser/Filler/Corker/Capper Monobloc bottling line, with a cost of over $1 million, at their Napa Valley winery. MBF hand builds state of the art bottling lines using cutting edge technology to produce superior quality bottling equipment for the wine... - April 11, 2009 - Raymond Vineyards
2,75 Mio. Dollar - World Record: Leon Verres Launches the World´s Most Expensive and Luxurious Champagne of All Times
The Leon Verres Luxury Group is proud to announce the world´s most expensive and luxurious Champagne of all times - created by Leon Verres, the new superstar in luxurious-lifestyle, on his road to eternity. Discover a magnificent Champagne beyond all expectations. A new legend is born: “Le Billionaire Champagne.” - April 08, 2009 - LEON VERRES LUXURY GROUP
Anderson Valley Brewing Company is Delighted to Celebrate the Approach of Summer with the April 1st Release of Their Summer Solstice Cerveza Crema
Anderson Valley Brewing Company is delighted to celebrate the approach of summer with the April 1st release of their Summer Solstice Cerveza Crema. Known for their award winning, balanced beers, Summer Solstice is brewed as a tribute to the longer days of summer and the strong solar rays that fire... - April 01, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Fans of sqeez tube drinx Now Meet at the New Online Community
The new online community of sqeez tube drinx becomes the place of choice to hang out for fans of the unique beverage. - March 19, 2009 - sqeez tube drinx - CWC ADs&mORE GmbH
Schmohz Achilles 5k - April 18, 2009
The Schmohz Running Crew and Brewery staff bring you the annual Achilles Ale 5K. - March 06, 2009 - Schmohz Brewing
West Winery Releases Loco Vino Collector’s Series Wines
West Winery is excited to announce the arrival of the Loco Vino Collector’s Series wines. Loco Vino (www.railroadwinery.com) pays tribute to classic American rail service by showcasing extraordinary train images, paired with an exquisite selection of dry and semi-dry wines. - March 05, 2009 - West Winery, LLC - Macon, MO
TVB Group of Companies Have Successfully Launched Their Premier Social Networking for the Indian Market
TVB Group of Companies have successfully launched their premier social networking and entertainment portal for the Indian market. It is a social portal for people looking for fun and looking to have good time on Web. The portal is absolutely free and has hosts of exciting features that are missing... - March 04, 2009 - littledevils
Introducing Voodoo Tiki Tequila’s Desert Rose the Only Prickly Pear Tequila in the World
The Prickly Pear Margarita. With only a few ingredients (2 1/2 oz Voodoo Tiki Desert Rose® Prickly Pear Infused Tequila; 1/2 oz Triple Sec; 1 oz Orange Juice; 2 oz Sour Mix and Dash of Grenadine for color- Combine all ingredients in a glass with ice and shake. Drink on the rocks, or strain into a martini glass for Mar-Tiki Style. Garnish with a lime wheel.), you can enjoy the smooth, refreshing taste of this one of a kind margarita in the comfort of your own living room. - February 28, 2009 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
sqeez tube drinx Presents New Website
The launch of sqeez tube drinx now is backed up by a new sqeez website. - February 26, 2009 - sqeez tube drinx - CWC ADs&mORE GmbH
World-Class Wines Chosen at Virginia Wine Showcase™
People’s Choice Medallions to be Awarded to Eleven Virginia Wines. - February 25, 2009 - Farm Wineries council, Inc.
Seattle Microbrewery Resolves Trademark Dispute with Australian Brewery
Laughing Buddha Will Change Its Name - February 24, 2009 - Laughing Buddha Brewing Co.
Spencerfield Keeps the Spirit of James Anderson, Father of American Whiskey, Alive
As America prepares to celebrate Washington’s birthday next week, Scotland raises a toast to James Anderson, Father of American Whiskey. - February 12, 2009 - Spencerfield Spirit
Sqeez tube drinx Launches Trendy Beverage: Tube Drinks
In January 2009 a new trend has started ... sqeez tube drinx ... and this is only the beginning. - February 04, 2009 - sqeez tube drinx - CWC ADs&mORE GmbH
Raymond Vineyards Partners with Asian Art Museum
Raymond Vineyards is pleased to announce their new partnership with the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, CA. Raymond is the official wine sponsor for the Museum’s private donor lounge, The Peterson Room, and their Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon will be poured at the... - January 30, 2009 - Raymond Vineyards
Tobacco Road Cellars Participates in Charlotte Heart Ball
Tobacco Road Cellars (TRC) will donate an exclusive in-home wine tasting to the fundraising auction for the 51st Annual Greater Charlotte Heart Ball. The boutique California winery will donate a private in-home wine tasting conducted by label owners Dusty Field and Jason Earnest. Auction attendees... - January 29, 2009 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Faultline Brewery Serves Silicon Valley’s Finest Companies the World's Finest Micro Brews
Faultline Brewery has been providing the finest micro brewed beers and ales in the Silicon Valley for years. Their newest addition, the Dopple Bock, is sure to tantalize taste buds and leave them thirsty for more. - January 22, 2009 - Faultline Brewery
Airdale Pint Nights with a Purpose
Airdale Brewing Company begins an educational series designed to make people informed consumers and get them excited about local craft beer. - January 09, 2009 - Airdale Brewing Company
Airdale Brewing Company Launches in San Diego
Former Navy aviator starts SoCal’s newest artisan craft brewery specializing in handcrafted premium ales. - December 19, 2008 - Airdale Brewing Company
Boca Loca Cachaça Company Approaches 2009 with New US Distribution Partner
Boca Loca Cachaça has appointed Bedford & Grove to head up distribution in the United States - bringing the brand’s expansion into new key states, including California, New York, New Jersey and Texas. This exciting growth in U.S. availability of Boca Loca comes on the heels of greater brand expansion into European markets. - December 16, 2008 - Boca Loca Cachaça
Domaine De Canton Honors Samuel L. Jackson
Domaine De Canton honors Samuel L. Jackson by adding some holiday spice to the American Cinematheque gift bag - Denzel Washington, Justin Timberlake, Sharon Stone, George Lopez, Andy Garcia and Vin Diesel Among A-List Recipients. - December 09, 2008 - Domaine de Canton
Keller Estate Winery Names New Winemaker
Sonoma Coast-based winery Keller Estate is proud to welcome Ross Cobb, who will become the new Keller Estate winemaker on December 1st, 2008. A graduate of the University of California at Santa Cruz, Ross Cobb has been making wines since 1989 and is a self-confessed Pinot Noir fanatic. Keller... - December 03, 2008 - Keller Estate
Around the World in 80 Sips Calls Magna Praemia Top New Zealand Bordeaux Blend
New wine guide lauds Destiny Bay for producing country’s top Bordeaux blend. - November 27, 2008 - Destiny Bay Wines
World’s Leading Fine Wine Publisher Dedicates Three Magazines to Campaign Against Climate Change
A world-first wine photography exhibition in support of action against climate change is featured in the current issues of FINE’s European, American and Scandinavian FINE Wine Magazines. The exhibition is the first photography exhibition to appear simultaneously around the world distributed... - November 21, 2008 - FINE Publishing Helsinki Ltd
Snooth Announces Release of Analytics for Retailers and Wineries
Retail and winery partners of Snooth given access to powerful decision making information on wines they produce and sell. - November 18, 2008 - Snooth
Taste the Fall with New Vintages from Tobacco Road Cellars
For many, great wine is worth going to great heights. Such was the thought behind Tobacco Road Cellars (TRC), a boutique winery combining California Grapes with Tar Heel roots. Co-Founders Jason Earnest and Dusty Field, fueled by their passion for fine wine and penchant for California Grapes,... - October 10, 2008 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Raymond Vineyards Celebrates 35th Harvest
The 35th harvest at Raymond Vineyards is going strong in Napa Valley. Founded in 1971 by father and sons team Roy Sr., Roy Jr. and Walter Raymond, the first Raymond harvest took place in 1974. “We didn’t have a lot of equipment, the crush area was just a barn really, but it was an... - October 07, 2008 - Raymond Vineyards
Lammsbräu, Europe’s Leading Organic Brewery, Introduces a Selection of Genuine Bavarian Organic Beers to the United States
Finally, Europe's finest organic beer is available in America. Lammsbräu, Germany’s leading organic craft brewery, introduces five genuine Bavarian organic beers to the American market. Founded in 1628 and family owned for six generations, Lammsbräu has pioneered organic beer making. Lammsbräu only uses the best locally sourced organic ingredients, resulting in a supberb taste, and is produced in accordance with the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516. - October 07, 2008 - Neumarkter Lammsbräu
Raymond Wines at Mill Valley Film Festival
Raymond Vineyards Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay and Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon will be featured on opening night at this year’s Mill Valley Film Festival. The Festival gets underway on October 2nd with Larry Charles’ documentary, Religulous, and Gina... - September 30, 2008 - Raymond Vineyards
Liquor Group Introduces Alexandar Vodka
Liquor Group Wholesale signs agreement with Kazbo Imports to represent Alexandar Vodka from Macedonia in the Florida and Michigan markets. - September 26, 2008 - Liquor Group
Liquor Group Wholesale and Drinks Americas Play the Trump Card
Liquor Group is signed by Drinks Americas Holdings to represent Trump Vodka, Old Whisky River and others in their portfolio. - September 26, 2008 - Liquor Group
Raymond Celebrates Six-Years with Berkeley Rep
Raymond Vineyards is celebrating a six-year partnership with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Raymond donates wine for Berkeley Rep’s opening night performances, 30-Below, night/OUT and other Theatre events. Raymond also contributes wine served at the Narsai Toast Gourmet Gala and Wine Auction,... - September 05, 2008 - Raymond Vineyards
Destiny Bay Vineyards Celebrated by Anthony Dias Blue
New Zealand Wine Producer Recognized by Top U.S. Wine Critic. - August 21, 2008 - Destiny Bay Wines
Linking Alcohol with Sex Led to Banning Mallaskoski Brewery's Campaign
A controversial marketing campaign linking drinking of alcohol and sex was forbidden in Finland. The Finnish authorities banned Finnish craft brewery and beverage manufacturer Mallaskoski and a condom distributor RFSU of Finland from continuing their marketing campaign. The campaign for more responsible sex linked together alcohol and sexual behavior as the parties distributed condoms for free together with a purchase of an alcoholic beverage. - August 13, 2008 - Liquidmedia Corporation
Dos Lunas Annnounces That It is Now Chemical-Free
Dos Lunas Tequila has recently announced that it is one of the few tequilas which can boast of being herbicide, pesticide and chemical-free. - August 02, 2008 - Dos Lunas Spirits, LLC
A Condom with a Longdrink - Play It Safe Campaign
Finnish craft brewery and beverage manufacturer Mallaskoski (Seinäjoki, Finland) and RFSU of Finland are distributing condoms this summer alongside with Mallaskoski canned Gin Long Drink, an alcoholic beverage. The marketing campaign is targeted to the young adults encouraging them to have more responsible sex when under the influence of alcohol. The “Play it Safe” campaign video is at www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pK7AYQc-GE. Additional campaign material also at www.mallaskoski.fi/longdrink. - July 02, 2008 - Liquidmedia Corporation
Snooth Launches Contest Partnership with Wine Enthusiast Catalog
Users can win a EuroCave Wine Cellar by inviting friends to join the site. - June 27, 2008 - Snooth