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by editorial staff The second Côte d’Or’s biggest winery, a still family-owned one, will express its Pinot Noir expertise on the other side of the Atlantic. Objective: perpetuate the quality California is increasingly in the spotlight and at the centre of the wine world. It’s also a destination of choice for some of the most…

One of the greatest interpreters of Saint-Emilion He leaves us at the age of 86 an oenologist whose passion and dedication were examples to so many. Originally from Minnesota, he trained at the Blake School in Minneapolis and Yale University in 1959 followed by an MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business in…

Opus One Winery announces Christopher Lynch as new Chief Executive Officer. On September 22nd, 2020 Opus One Winery is announced that Christopher Lynch will assume the role of chief executive officer. Mr. Lynch succeeds David Pearson, who drove the impressive success of Opus One since 2004. Lynch brings more than 30 years…

Château Smith Haut Lafitte acquires a Napa Valley vineyard Château Smith Haut Lafitte finalizes the purchase of a historic Napa Valley estate Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte has just announced the acquisition of a historic California winery located in Rutherford. This vineyard, which until now was part of Flora Spring Winery, was founded…

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Appoints La Place de Bordeaux For Increased International Presence Joseph Phelps Vineyards is pleased to announce that its flagship wine Insignia and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon will be internationally distributed outside of North America by prestigious Bordeaux négociant houses CVBG, DUCLOT and JOANNE. “We are delighted to partner with these…

Pernod Ricard buys Kenwood Vineyards The French Wine and Spirits Group acquired his first vineyard in California I do not usually comment on individual purchases of property that take place in the wine sector, but this time I would like to dedicate a short article. I was lucky to be there two years…