Gerard Basset Foundation to Broaden Diversity & Inclusion Funding into Global Spirits and Hospitality Industry

14 SEPTEMBER 2021 | LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM | Nina Basset, Trustee of The Gerard Basset Wine Education Charitable Foundation, is pleased to announce both a change in the name of the Foundation and its mandate. Going forward the Foundation will be known simply as Gerard Basset Foundation. Further, whereas the Foundation was set up to […]

In this WIN Insider Series episode, George Christie interviews Courtney Benham, Owner and President of CNB Family of Wines, alongside team members Nina and Remy. Courtney shares his journey from Bakersfield farming family to wine industry leader, discussing the evolution of his brands including Blackstone and Martin Ray. The conversation highlights CNB’s innovative Rookie Club—a new wine club concept targeting millennials and Gen Z with approachable pricing, easy subscriptions, and casual events like trivia nights. They also address current industry challenges including distribution pressures and economic headwinds, emphasizing how passion, relationships, and adaptability are essential for family wineries to thrive in today’s complex market.

Amorim Cork Nominated for The Golden Vines Innovation Award The inaugural Golden Vines Awards Ceremony, hosted by Liquid Icons, seeks to raise funds for diversity-related wine education programs. NAPA, CA, March 15, 2021 – Amorim Cork has been nominated for The Golden Vines Innovation Award, one of seven honors that will be announced during The Golden Vines Awards Ceremony at Annabel’s Private Members Club in London on the night of October 7, 2021. The inaugural not-for-profit event is organized by Liquid Icons, the wine research and content company founded by the late Gerard Basset OBE MW MS and Lewis Chester DipWSET. Predicted to be the year’s most important gathering of world leaders and collectors in the wine industry, The Golden Vines Awards Ceremony is designed to raise funds for The Gerard Basset Wine Education Charitable Foundation – a foundation committed to creating educational programs and career opportunities for young professionals led by Nina

Fresh Vine Wine Launches on GoPuff, the Go-To Platform for Immediate Delivery of Consumers’ Everyday Needs

The celebrity-founded premium tasting, lower calorie, lower sugar brand is now available for instant delivery in 15 states across the U.S. expanding its reach to hundreds of markets MINNEAPOLIS, July […]