SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Rosé is the fastest growing wine varietal in the United States, according to a new report – Through the Grapevine – released today by Wine Access, a direct-to-consumer wine discovery platform. In 2015, one out of every 510 bottles sold on Wine Access was Rosé. In 2017, that number grew to one out of […]
Archives for August 2017
Chateau Ste. Michelle: New Visitor Center Opening
WOODINVILLE, Wash., Aug. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington State’s founding winery, will celebrate its new, state-of-the-art visitor center over Labor Day Weekend (Sept 2and 3) in Woodinville, WA, 30 minutes outside of Seattle. In a year when the company is celebrating many milestones over its past 50 years, the new visitor center represents a significant investment for the company, totaling $7 […]
$4.19 Million: Auction of Washington Wine Breaks Record
Auction of Washington Wines raised $4.19 million for Seattle Children’s Hospital and Washington State University’s (WSU) Viticulture & Enology Program. AWW not only set a record, but surpassed their goal to raise $3.5 million this year. To compound the impact of this tremendous effort, The Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation announced a $1 million donation to WSU’s Viticulture & Enology Program at […]
Rosé All Day: Wine Consumer Survey
Wine Market Council’s 2017 Rosé Wine Consumer Survey Unveils Motivations and Preferences of Consumers Who Drink Rosé New survey takes a closer look at the consumer habits behind rosé consumption and is now available to Wine Market Council Members Yountville, CA, August 21, 2017 – Wine Market Council announced today it has completed its Rosé […]
Wine Tasting & Education: Cruises Appeal to Beginners and Connoisseurs
MIAMI, Aug. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Cruise vacations are an increasingly popular way to relax, unwind and recharge. And while at sea, there’s opportunity for guests to embrace some of life’s most enjoyable pleasures – with wine-tasting and learning about wines an area of interest for many. Whether guests are curious beginners or connoisseurs, shipboard wine collections are […]
American Whiskies: Mash Up at Tulalip Resort Casino
TASTE OF TULALIP ALL-AMERICAN MASH UP A Night of Sipping the Most Sought-After & Unrivaled American Whiskies Tulalip WA — Tulalip Resort Casino Sommelier Tom Thompson invites whiskey worshipers and novices to come tasting with him at 6 pm on Friday, August 25 at The Draft Sports Bar and Grill Patio for his first annual […]
Don’t Let Them Disappear: Amarula Helps Elephants
NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Amarula, the best-selling South African cream liqueur, announced today the start of their new awareness and fundraising campaign in the U.S. to save the African Elephant. In partnership with the renowned conservation group, WildlifeDIRECT, they launched a new campaign titled “Don’t Let Them Disappear.” The global campaign aims to raise awareness to the […]
New Zealand: Food and Wine Tours from In Depth
ENJOY THE BEST OF NEW ZEALAND FOOD AND WINE WITH A NEW CURATED ITINERARY FROM NEW ZEALAND IN DEPTH (Auckland, New Zealand – July 2017) New Zealand travel experts New Zealand In Depth announce a wine-centric travel program which recognizes winners of the Air New Zealand 2016 Wine Awards with a “pairing” of gourmet, local food experiences. The personalized […]