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Valdemar Family Opens Pintxo by Valdemar

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Today, Jesús Martínez Bujanda, CEO of Valdemar Family , Bodegas Valdemar in Rioja, Spain, and Valdemar Estates in Walla Walla, Washington, announced the opening of Pintxo by Valdemar , a tapas, cocktail, and wine bar in Woodinville's Schoolhouse District (17409 133rd Ave NE, #1203).

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  • Today, Jesús Martínez Bujanda, CEO of Valdemar Family , Bodegas Valdemar in Rioja, Spain, and Valdemar Estates in Walla Walla, Washington, announced the opening of Pintxo by Valdemar , a tapas, cocktail, and wine bar in Woodinville's Schoolhouse District (17409 133rd Ave NE, #1203).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230927010119/en/
    Opened by the Valdemar Family, Pintxo by Valdemar is a new tapas, wine, and cocktail bar in Woodinville, WA.
  • Valdemar Club members who visit Pintxo by Valdemar, can expect exclusive touches that will enrich their visit.
  • A separate retail section sells imported Spanish items and wine from Valdemar Family's two properties, Bodegas Valdemar and Valdemar Estates.

Traverse City Whiskey Co. Nominated as a “Best in Class” Finalist, Awarded Three Double Gold Medals at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Traverse City Whiskey Co. (TCWC), a true small batch distillery handcrafting a portfolio of premium whiskies and bourbons in Up North Michigan, announced that three of its signature products – Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey and Sherry Barrel Finished Bourbon – were awarded Double Gold medals at the prestigious 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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  • Traverse City Whiskey Co. (TCWC), a true small batch distillery handcrafting a portfolio of premium whiskies and bourbons in Up North Michigan, announced that three of its signature products – Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey and Sherry Barrel Finished Bourbon – were awarded Double Gold medals at the prestigious 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230502006057/en/
    Traverse City Whiskey Co. (TCWC), a true small batch distillery handcrafting a portfolio of premium whiskies and bourbons in Up North Michigan, announced that three of its signature products – Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey and Sherry Barrel Finished Bourbon – were awarded Double Gold medals at the prestigious 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
  • Additionally, TCWC’s Barrel Proof Bourbon was named a Finalist for “Best Small Batch Bourbon,” an award which it won in 2019.
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    TCWC’s Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey has quickly become a must have for premium bourbon lovers.

Buscemi Selections and Melville Winery create a rare blend

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Friday, February 3, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Melville owner/winemaker Chad Melville and Jon Buscemi met through mutual friends in 2019 and connected off the bat. They brainstormed over barrel samples of Melville's 100% estate Pinot Noir, and the resulting expression is now available.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Melville owner/winemaker Chad Melville and Jon Buscemi met through mutual friends in 2019 and connected off the bat.
  • The blend is a combination of notable blocks within Melville's 120acre estate, including Block M, Terraces, Anna's and Sandy's, creating a unique combination that has never happened before.
  • The Melville family has been growing premium wine grapes since the mid 80's, with roots in Sonoma County's Knights Valley.
  • In 1996, Ron Melville's desire to plant cold-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah brought Melville Vineyards to Santa Barbara County's Sta.

Mexico's Bonampak Rums Launch in the US with Big Awards from BTI

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

TEMECULA, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beverage Testing Institute (BTI) has published the results of their 2022 Rum Review, which includes cane spirits from around the globe. While many consumers are familiar with rums hailing from throughout the Caribbean, one of this year's most remarkable winners was Ron Bonampak produced in Chiapas, Mexico. All in-depth scores and reviews (of Bonampak and the entire scope of rums featured in this year's evaluations) can be found on BTI's consumer beverage guide, Tastings.com, the premier consumer resource for unbiased beverage alcohol insights and professional reviews.

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  • While many consumers are familiar with rums hailing from throughout the Caribbean, one of this year's most remarkable winners was Ron Bonampak produced in Chiapas, Mexico.
  • The Bonampak Dark Rum (93 points, BTI Gold Medal) boasts a rich nose of mocha meringue and sappy tree bark, with caramelized nuts and soy latte notes on the palate.
  • Included in Bonampak's portfolio submissions were two flavored rums: a Coffee Rum and a Botanical Rum, both recommended by the BTI blind tasting panels of trade professionals.
  • With a strong showing of multiple unique offerings, Bonampak will surely draw much-deserved attention to the Mexican Rum category.

Fall Color Forecast 2021: A Colorful Season Ahead for the Blue Ridge Mountains + Eco-friendly Offerings + Asheville Travel News

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Friday, September 3, 2021

"The other colors, yellows and oranges, are from the breakdown of green chlorophyll and the exposure of other pigments (carotenoids)."

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  • "The other colors, yellows and oranges, are from the breakdown of green chlorophyll and the exposure of other pigments (carotenoids)."
  • PREDICTION: Horton predicts we may start seeing color at the highest elevations by mid to late September.
  • In Asheville proper, and surrounding lower elevations, peaking colors can be found throughout October and even well into November, depending on conditions.
  • Greening Your Fall: Help minimize your impact while visiting the Blue Ridge Mountains with eco-friendly options to catch the color: "Top 10 Green Ways to Experience Fall in Asheville."

Red Light Closes Acquisition of Mera Life Sciences and Files Quarterly Financial Statements

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Separately, the Company has closed its previously announced acquisition of Mera Life Sciences ("Mera").

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  • Separately, the Company has closed its previously announced acquisition of Mera Life Sciences ("Mera").
  • Shapiro added: "Separately, we have also completed the acquisition of Mera and its coveted psychedelic licenses in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
  • "Working through the Mera acquisition with the various stakeholders involved has been a really fantastic experience," said William Lay, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer of Red Light Holland.
  • Upon closing of the transaction, the Company issued 700,000 Red Light Shares to the vendor of Mera.

PA Poet and Marketing Professional Launches Children’s Book on Growing-Up in Small-Town, Blue-Collar America

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

b'Pam Selker Rak, Pittsburgh-based poet and president of marketing firm, CommuniTech, LLC , today announces the launch a children\xe2\x80\x99s book, \xe2\x80\x9cSassafras Tea,\xe2\x80\x9d a story-poem recounting fond memories of growing-up in Clarion, PA.

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  • b'Pam Selker Rak, Pittsburgh-based poet and president of marketing firm, CommuniTech, LLC , today announces the launch a children\xe2\x80\x99s book, \xe2\x80\x9cSassafras Tea,\xe2\x80\x9d a story-poem recounting fond memories of growing-up in Clarion, PA.
  • The book centers on the importance of family and the father/daughter bond.
  • This book is the story of how my dad introduced me to the art of brewing sassafras tea from the bark he cut in the woods behind his old homestead.
  • Book readings will be conducted by Clarion resident, Kiera Vinson, a senior at Lycoming College, studying Musical Theater Arts.