Press Release Archives

Tormaresca Launches Two New Wines in U.S. Market

In Southern Italy’s historic Puglia region, winemaking has been a vital part of life for over 3,000 years. Tormaresca is leading Puglia’s modern wine renaissance, creating wines of exceptional depth and character from indigenous grape varieties. Tormaresca is currently releasing two new wines in key markets in the U.S. – the 2010 Roycello Fiano and the 2008 Trentangeli, an Aglianico blend.

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Conn Creek Introduces the Conn Artist Series

St. Helena, CA

Conn Creek Winery, the 2011 international winner of the “Innovative Wine Tourism Experience” award at the 2011 Best of Wine Tourism Awards, has announced its new Conn Artist Series, a monthly exhibit featuring a selected Napa Valley Artist on the second Sunday of each month at the winery’s Silverado Trail tasting room.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the inaugural BAFTA “Brits to Watch” event in partnership with Audi

Villa Maria Estate wines poured at the celebration

On Saturday night July 9, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined Hollywood’s Glitterati to toast Britain’s up and coming talent at a red carpet event held in Los Angeles. Villa Maria Estate wines from New Zealand and Champagne Taittinger were on-hand to help toast the stars as the official Wine and Champagne partners to the British Academy of Film and Television Arts who hosted the event.

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Villa Maria Estate Wines Toast "BAFTA Brits to Watch" event in Los Angeles

New Zealand’s Villa Maria Estate is delighted to be supporting the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) inaugural ‘BAFTA Brits to Watch’ event in Los Angeles on July 9. Villa Maria wines will be served to attendees at this glitzy black-tie event.

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Columbia Crest

Two Vines by Columbia Crest Introduces New Packaging

Paterson, Wash.

Two Vines by Columbia Crest, recognized as the leading producer of acclaimed, high-quality wines from Washington state, has introduced new packaging for its Two Vines tier. The first wines to feature the new package include the 2009 Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2009 Two Vines Merlot-Cabernet which released nationally in May.

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Steven Spadarotto Appointed Vice President and General Manager for Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Marchesi Antinori announced today that they have appointed Steven Spadarotto as the new Vice President and General Manager for Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars effective July 5, 2011

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Conn Creek Teams Up With Angels Baseball To Create 50th Anniversary Wines

Conn Creek Winery and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have joined together to create two outstanding wines in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary Season of Angels Baseball.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Ancient Lava Flows to World Class Vines: Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Vineyard at Canoe Ridge Estate Turns 20!

Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Canoe Ridge Estate Winery to Host Public Tastings This Summer

From a powerful river of lava 12 million years ago to massive floods during the last Ice Age 13,000 years ago, great forces have been at work to carve up the dramatic landscape that is the site of Chateau Ste. Michelle's vineyard at Canoe Ridge Estate, which turns 20-years-old this year. What was once home only to sagebrush and coyotes on this remote, rugged, wind-swept slope overlooking the Columbia River near Paterson, Washington is now considered one of the top vineyards in the state. As part of the 20th anniversary celebration, Chateau Ste. Michelle will open its Canoe Ridge Estate red winery to the public for the first time this summer, offering a rare opportunity to taste the winery’s Single Vineyard and Ethos wines while taking in some of the most spectacular views in eastern Washington.

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Celebrates the 35th Anniversary of the Historic 1976 Paris Tasting with the Creation of a “Judgment of Paris Seal” for Its Iconic Cabernet Sauvignons

On the 35th Anniversary of the 1976 Paris Tasting, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars announces the creation of a unique “Judgment of Paris Seal” for its iconic Cabernet Sauvignons. The Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon took top honors among the red wines at the historic Judgment of Paris tasting that took place on May 24, 1976.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle Announces its 2011 Summer Concert Series - Net Proceeds to Benefit Regional Charities

Woodinville, Wash.

Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville will kick off its 28th summer concert series on Saturday, June 4th with a performance by The Moody Blues. Tickets for the winery’s concerts will go on sale Saturday, April 23rd at 10 a.m. online at www.ticketmaster.com and through all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Chateau Ste. Michelle wine shop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily with the exception of Sunday, April 24, Chateau Ste. Michelle winery will be closed over the Easter holiday.

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