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Echolands to Open New Mill Creek Winemaking Facility by Fall 2023

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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WALLA WALLA, Wash., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Echolands Winery of Walla Walla plans to open their new Mill Creek facility in time for the 2023 harvest. The 341-acre site is located in the Mill Creek area of the Walla Walla Valley AVA in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, some of the highest elevations in Washington State. First announced in 2019, Mill Creek Road is the latest venture for co-owners Doug Frost, Master of Wine and Master Sommelier, and Conservationist Brad Bergman, who also own Taggart Vineyard in the SeVein Water Project. Mill Creek Road will house a dedicated winemaking, hospitality and barrel facility, and will assume all production for Echolands wines.

Key Points: 
  • WALLA WALLA, Wash., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Echolands Winery of Walla Walla plans to open their new Mill Creek facility in time for the 2023 harvest.
  • Mill Creek Road will house a dedicated winemaking, hospitality and barrel facility, and will assume all production for Echolands wines.
  • "From the outset, our new home in Mill Creek has impressed us as a special place to realize our vision for Echolands," shares Doug Frost, CEO and Owner of Echolands Winery.
  • The Mill Creek Road facility will adopt proven sustainability initiatives first practiced at the Echolands Taggart Vineyard.

Last call for wine producers to take part in 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls 2023

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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VERONA, Italy, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls, the wine selection event organized by Veronafiere, will take place on 28-30 March in Verona, in the days immediately preceding Vinitaly 2023, one of the most important international wine fairs in the world. The three-day blind tasting concludes with the selection of the best wines that achieve a score of 90 and above, which are then promoted on the international stage. The deadline to register wines is 24 February 2023. Until then, online registration is open at: https://www.5starwines.it/registrazioni/?lang=en.

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  • Registration for the seventh edition of 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls, the prestigious international wine selection event organized by Veronafiere held on 28-30 March, will close on 24 February.
  • VERONA, Italy, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls, the wine selection event organized by Veronafiere, will take place on 28-30 March in Verona, in the days immediately preceding Vinitaly 2023, one of the most important international wine fairs in the world.
  • The deadline to register wines is 24 February 2023.
  • Participating in 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls and inclusion in the official guide, 5StarWines – the Book, is an unmissable opportunity for wineries.

Virginia Wineries Association Announces Virginia Governor's Cup® Gold Medalists

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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With 614 entries from across the state, 66 wineries in the Commonwealth were awarded with 142 gold medals.

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  • With 614 entries from across the state, 66 wineries in the Commonwealth were awarded with 142 gold medals.
  • "The Virginia Wineries Association is thrilled to announce this incredible number of gold medal winning-wines," said Virginia Wineries Association President George Hodson.
  • "The gold medals span eight regions and are crafted with over 20 grape varieties all grown in Virginia, producing quality wines expressive of their farms and the Commonwealth of Virginia."
  • Beginning March 1, Virginia Wine fans eager to taste the winning wineries can sign up for the complimentary Gold Medal Wine Trail, a mobile passport that features the 66 gold medal winners.

5StarWines & Wine Without Walls 2023 novelties of the seventh edition: 24 special Trophies and new Panel Chairs

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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VERONA, Italy, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The seventh edition of 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls, the wine selection organized by Veronafiere, will take place in Verona from 28 to 30 March 2023. During the three days of blind tasting, all the wines participating in the 5StarWines – the Book selection will be evaluated by a jury of highly specialized professionals divided in 14 panels. Each wine will be tasted by each judge of the Panels, and will be assigned a score on the basis of a careful visual and taste-olfactory analysis; it will be up to the Panel Chair to coordinate the fellow judges of their panel and formulate the final tasting notes. The wines which, on the basis of this preliminary evaluation, will be suitable for obtaining a score of 90/100 or more, will be subject to a subsequent judgment by the General Chairs, thus receiving the final score. The jury also assigns the official recognition of 24 special Trophies.

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  • The judges of 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls 2023 are preparing to taste the wines and award the 24 Trophies of this edition.
  • VERONA, Italy, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The seventh edition of 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls, the wine selection organized by Veronafiere, will take place in Verona from 28 to 30 March 2023.
  • In recent editions, four trophies have been awarded to the wines competing in Wine Without Walls: Winery of the Year, Best Biodynamic Wine, Best Organic Wine and Best Sustainable Wine.
  • There will be also a "Best Wine Distributed By" special award for the wine entered by a wine retailer with the highest score.

Albertsons Companies Toasts the Holiday Season with the Launch of Its Acclaimed Vinaforé™ Collection of Wines

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Albertsons Companies invites customers to toast this holiday season with its new, premium Vinafor Collection .

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  • Albertsons Companies invites customers to toast this holiday season with its new, premium Vinafor Collection .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221110005119/en/
    Albertsons Companies invites customers to toast this holiday season with its new, premium Vinafor Collection, curated by Curtis Mann, Master of Wine at Albertsons Cos. Photo courtesy: Albertsons Companies
    The Vinafor Collection was curated by Curtis Mann, Master of Wine at Albertsons Cos., in partnership with DC Flynt MW Selections and is already receiving acclaim.
  • Shoppers can learn more about the winemaking process, taste profile and origin of each varietal in the Vinafor Collection on the Albertsons Cos. banner website .
  • The new Vinafor Collection expands Albertsons Cos. Own Brands growing wine portfolio, which includes Signature Reserve , O Organics and Kalyana wines.

Ethos Asset Management Inc., USA Announces Deal with CAMBRIDGE DISTILLERY, Award Winning United Kingdom based 'Most Innovative Distillery' in the World

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ETHOS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC USA, announced a new long-term financing partnership with Cambridge Distillery Ltd., a United Kingdom based gin distillery, where every gin ever released has won international awards for quality, and with their unique philosophy has led to Cambridge Distillery being awarded three consecutive times as the most innovative distillery in the world. Ethos, a private project financing provider based in San Diego, California, with global operations, has committed to providing Cambridge Distillery with a significant capital infusion, that will continue for several years. This new partnership will enable Cambridge Distillery to carry out a global scaling project that will see their production capacity expand to meet increasing demand for their outstanding gins in the UK and worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Partnership Provides Long Term Financing to CAMBRIDGE DISTILLERY., as Ethos Asset Management INC forges ahead with its UK investment drive.
  • The company still has the same singular aim elevate the gin category by creating outstanding products with the freshest and finest botanicals from around the world.
  • As a result, we've been named as the most innovative distillery in the world an unprecedented three consecutive times.
  • We're doing things in a way they have never been done before; it's a very exciting time for Cambridge Distillery."

Club dVIN Announces Historic Opportunity to Participate in Bhutan's First Wine Harvest

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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THIMPHU, Bhutan, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Club dVIN, the world's premier global non-fungible token (NFT) wine club, has announced an unprecedented opportunity for oenophiles to participate in one of a series of weeklong excursions during Bhutan's first wine grape harvest. Spanning 10 weeks from late July through late September 2023, each of the trips will host 15 members.

Key Points: 
  • Tasting Token NFTs, created with technology proprietary to Club dVIN, are minted when bottles attached to a Club dVIN Digital Cork NFT are opened.
  • More information about Club dVIN is available on the website as well as on Club dVIN's Instagram and Twitter channels.
  • Daily content is posted on Club dVIN's Discord , including wine discussions and weekly events around all things wine and crypto.
  • The world's premier global non-fungible token (NFT) wine club, Club dVIN provides access to a global community of wine lovers, rare wine offerings and curated experiences.

Club dVIN Announces Historic Opportunity to Participate in Bhutan's First Wine Harvest

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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THIMPHU, Bhutan, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Club dVIN, the world's premier global non-fungible token (NFT) wine club, has announced an unprecedented opportunity for oenophiles to participate in one of a series of weeklong excursions during Bhutan's first wine grape harvest. Spanning 10 weeks from late July through late September 2023, each of the trips will host 15 members.

Key Points: 
  • Tasting Token NFTs, created with technology proprietary to Club dVIN, are minted when bottles attached to a Club dVIN Digital Cork NFT are opened.
  • More information about Club dVIN is available on the website as well as on Club dVIN's Instagram and Twitter channels.
  • Daily content is posted on Club dVIN's Discord , including wine discussions and weekly events around all things wine and crypto.
  • The world's premier global non-fungible token (NFT) wine club, Club dVIN provides access to a global community of wine lovers, rare wine offerings and curated experiences.

Resorts World Sentosa to recognise the world’s greatest wines at the second edition of Wine Pinnacle Awards with a specially curated programme and new awards categories

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 6 September 2022 - Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) will present the Wine Pinnacle Awards again in a second edition from 28 October to 1 November 2022.

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  • SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 6 September 2022 - Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) will present the Wine Pinnacle Awards again in a second edition from 28 October to 1 November 2022.
  • As Scott Peterson, Vice President, Lifestyle, Resorts World Sentosa says, The Wine Pinnacle Awards has always been positioned as an avenue to celebrate diversity, excellence and innovation in the world of wines.
  • The Wine Pinnacle Awards is a pioneering award that considers wines from every region without restrictions on origin and without the need for entry fees.
  • Information on the Wine Pinnacle Awards Technical Committee, Categories, Top 3 Nominees and high resolution photographs can be viewed HERE .

AUCTION OF WASHINGTON WINES RAISES $4 MILLION DURING 35th YEAR OF PHILANTHROPIC WINE EVENTS

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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SEATTLE, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auction of Washington Wines (AWW), a nonprofit devoted to advancing awareness of Washington state wine, celebrated its 35th year of hosting a series of philanthropic wine events increasing funds raised by 66% over the previous year.

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auction of Washington Wines (AWW), a nonprofit devoted to advancing awareness of Washington state wine, celebrated its 35th year of hosting a series of philanthropic wine events increasing funds raised by 66% over the previous year.
  • , a new industry-focused honoree celebration recognizing individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond to advance the Washington wine industry.
  • Together with our philanthropic partners; Seattle Children's, WSU Viticulture & Enology Research, and Industry Grant Partner Vital Wines; we ensure that our charitable efforts resonate deeply within the Washington wine industry," said Jamie Peha, executive director of the Auction of Washington Wines.
  • August 11 .New this year, the wine industry, community, and wine lovers alike gathered at the historic Manor House at Chateau Ste.