AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 2020) – Texas winemakers and business leaders Chris Brundrett and Andrew Sides announced today the merger of William Chris Vineyards and Lost Draw Cellars, effective immediately. With a shared vision and set of values, this merger is an evolution of a long history of close...
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WineAmerica and the Wine Institute recently held our first joint Congressional wine reception since 2019. The Covid era took away our ability to hold these events, and it was great to get back to hosting and getting a chance to enjoy wine with Members of Congress and their staff. The March 23 event...
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WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, recently installed new members on its Board of Directors and discussed the outlook in Washington heading into 2023. The annual Fall Retreat, this year held at Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, Washington on November 14-15, also...
Read MoreAfternoon Brief: RNDC to 'Withdraw' from California by End of Summer
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), the countrys second-largest wine-and-spirits distributor will be departing the Golden State entirely at the beginning of September...
Afternoon Brief: 2024: A Classic Vintage for Napa Valley
Napa Valley growers and winemakers are reflecting on another noteworthy harvest. Described as dynamic and rich in flavor, the 2024 vintage promises to deliver quality wines that capture the unique character of Napa Valley, blending boldness with elegance...
Afternoon Brief: Helene Devastated Western North Carolina's Wine Industry - Here's How to Help
It has been a little over a week since the worst storm in modern history, Tropical Storm Helene, hit Southern Appalachia. In Western North Carolina, the Swannanoa River swelled to a record-breaking 26.1 feetthats 6 feet above the record...
Afternoon Brief, July 20th
LA Police Hunt Wine Shop Thieves After Major Heist: A Los Angeles fine wine retailer targeted by thieves, who sawed through the roof of its cellar room and stole precious bottles thought to be worth at least $500,000, has said a police investigation was ongoing and thanked customers for their support...