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The Brewer’s Apprentice is Proud to Announce the Grand Opening of Their New Brew on Premise and Homebrew Supply Shop in Freehold, New Jersey
The Brewer’s Apprentice, after 15 years of operation on South Street in Freehold, has moved to a larger and more convenient location at 865 Route 33 (business), also in Freehold. The new store is almost twice the size of the original store, and will offer expanded products and services to their customers while retaining the ambiance of their original location. - December 22, 2010 - The Brewer's Apprentice
Recent Expansion: 90+Cellars Receives Investment from Harpoon Brewery
Ninety+ Cellars Receives Investment from Harpoon Brewery Latitude Beverage Company, owner of Ninety+ Cellars, is proud to announce its latest investment from the Boston-based Harpoon Brewery. Founded in 1986 by Dan Kenary and Rich Doyle, Harpoon has become a leader in American craft beer due to... - December 20, 2010 - Latitude Beverage
Homestead, Farina’s Earn Quarterly Distinctions from Grapevine Wine Tours
Grapevine Wine Tours guests judge two wineries "Most Outstanding" for third quarter of 2010. - November 11, 2010 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
Winery Franchise Adds Yuma, Arizona Location
Yuma’s Main Squeeze opened this past weekend as a franchise of WNI West based in Rancho Cucamonga. This is 10th location in the United States for Wine Not International’s group of custom wineries. - October 13, 2010 - WNI West, Inc.
Grapevine Wine Tours Add Sunday Excursions
Popular new DFW-area attraction now open for lunch tours on Sundays. - October 01, 2010 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
VinoEnology.com - Winemaking Calculators and Wine Industry Marketplace Go Online
A newly redesigned website, VinoEnology.com, offers unique online Winemaking Calculators and provides tools and place to promote and market your Company, Property, Products, Wine Jobs and Services for Free. Visitors to the website can instantly access Oenology calculators for: • Fermentation... - August 31, 2010 - VinoEnology.com
Grapevine Wine Tours to Launch Saturday, July 24
Lunch and dinner tours of Grapevine wineries offer fun, unique, affordable entertainment experience. - July 24, 2010 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
Saint Croix Vineyards Hosts First-ever Rock the Vine Music Fest
Celebrating blues, soul and Minnesota wine with proceeds to benefit Youth Advantage. - July 16, 2010 - Saint Croix Vineyards
VinoList Offers a New Membership Service with Exclusive Discounts
VinoList is offering consumers an informative database for wine, recipes, and pairings. The site offers informative, topical articles and a membership service with custom wine discounts direct to consumer. - July 15, 2010 - VinoList
Rare South African Wines Showcased at the South African Food & Wine Festival
Twenty 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 5th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, July 10th & 11th 2010 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival is a celebration... - June 30, 2010 - Grayhaven Winery
Free Advertising Offered to Tourism & Visitor / Convention Bureaus in the Gulf Region Affected by the Horizon Oil Spill
Winemaking social network forum WinePress.US is offering free advertising for a limited time to all visitor convention and tourism bureaus affected by the oil spill in the Gulf. - June 29, 2010 - WinePress.US
California Olive Ranch Wins Top Marks at Der Feinschmecker Olio Award 2010, Presented by Der Feinschmecker, Germany's Most Prestigious Culinary Magazine
California-based Producer of Premium Quality EVOO Receives Honors from Most Influential Food Magazine in Germany. - June 18, 2010 - California Olive Ranch
White Owl Winery Owner Tells of Sticky Incident in National Magazine
Movies like Bottle Shock and A Good Year make the idea of owning a winery seems so romantic. But the truth is, like any business, it has its ups, its downs, and its sticky situations to be dealt with. Hopefully, with a side of humor. - June 16, 2010 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
Cork & Fork Sponsors Community Breast Cancer Fundraiser
The owners and management of Cork & Fork, Inc., in conjunction with Peterson Management, Owner/Management Company of Virginia Gateway, take great pleasure in announcing a gala evening of food, wine, music, friendship, and simple pleasures, all to help fund and sustain the outstanding work of... - May 19, 2010 - Cork & Fork
Rotary Club of Los Angles Announces First Annual City of Angels Wine Fest on Memorial Day 2010 at the Music Center Plaza
Downtown Wine and Food Festival to Further Support Rotary Club’s Centennial Pledge of $500,000 to Volunteers of America Greater Los Angeles. - April 22, 2010 - City of Angles Wine Fest
"Honoring Our River" a Call for Student Writings & Artwork on the Willamette River
Publishers of an upcoming student anthology that is focused upon the Willamette River Basin are asking students of all ages to submit literature and artwork for publication in this unique book. Applications and entries must be sent no later than February 28, 2010. - January 27, 2010 - Wildwood|Mahonia
Duca Del Frassino from Cantina di Soave: Italy's Fun, Fresh, First-Ever Box Wine
Premium, Great Value, Indigenous Varietals of Italy in Contemporary, Eco-Friendly Packaging Arrive in US Market - January 22, 2010 - California Olive Ranch
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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