Tag: wine
3 Takeaways From the 2017 California Wine Harvest
by: Kyle Swartz
Despite wildfires that swept through parts of the state, California winemakers remain optimistic about their 2017 harvest. So says the Wine Institute in their recently released …
A Look at the 2017 Vintage Harvest for Valpolicella
by: Kyle Swartz
The 2017 harvest for the Valpolicella wine region was challenging. Summers are growing hotter for this viticulture zone in Verona, Italy. So says Andrea Sartori, president …
How to Pair Merlot With Food Like the Pros
by: Kelly Magyarics
Merlot may be one of the most widely planted classic red varietals used in regions around the world, but like chardonnay, it has gone through an …
Vision Wine & Spirits to Distribute South African Winery Glen Carlou
by: The Staff
Vision Wine & Spirits, a division of Martignetti Companies, has signed an agreement with South African Winery Glen Carlou to act as its exclusive U.S. importer. …
Hope Estate Unveils New Bottle, Wine Line
by: The Staff
The 420-acre Hunter Valley, Australia winery Hope Estate has unveiled a new look as it brings new wines to America. The packaging will debut at retailers nationwide …
Cape Classics Expands Bordeaux Portfolio with Petite Sirène
by: The Staff
The importer Cape Classics has announced the addition of Petite Sirène to their portfolio through a partnership with Third Growth Bordeaux estate, Château Giscours in Margaux. This collaboration …
Growth in U.S. Wine Consumption Led by Sparkling
by: Jeremy Nedelka
The U.S. wine market, the largest in the world, continued to show strength in 2016 growing 2.4% to 341.1 million 9-liter cases led by a 6.6% …
Woodbridge Stacked Singles
by: Kyle Swartz
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi has launched a new, single-serving, portable, ready-to-drink wine line. Woodbridge Stacked Singles are a 187-ml. serving of wine in a shatter-proof cup. …
France Forecasts 2017 Vintage as Smallest Since 1945
by: Kyle Swartz
Grape-growing conditions in France this year may be the worst since 1945. So says the French agriculture ministry in a recent article from The Guardian. The mild …
Uncorking the Flavors of Wine Cocktails
by: Kelly Magyarics
We know what wine can add to an orange-juice-filled flute during a lazy weekend brunch, or to a pitcher brimming with sliced fruit and a healthy …
