Posts Tagged “california”

From Burgundy to the USA, Domaine Faiveley acquires a majority stake in Williams Selyem

From Burgundy to the USA, Domaine Faiveley acquires a majority stake in Williams Selyem

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…

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Our farewell to Stephen Adams

Our farewell to Stephen Adams

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…

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Appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer for Opus One

Appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer for Opus One

  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…

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Château Smith Haut Lafitte acquires a Napa Valley vineyard

Château Smith Haut Lafitte acquires a Napa Valley vineyard

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…

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards entrusts a part of its commercialization to “La Place de Bordeaux”

Joseph Phelps Vineyards entrusts a part of its commercialization to “La Place de Bordeaux”

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…

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Pernod Ricard buys Kenwood Vineyards

Pernod Ricard buys Kenwood Vineyards

  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…

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