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HEALDSBURG, Calif., January 18, 2018 – Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services, one of the nation’s largest winemaking operations specializing in sparkling wine and...

J. Stephen Casscles was recognized as some of Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2018 and on that occasion Steve shared some of his experience with growing hybrid grapes, rediscovering old grapes varieties and creating new ones.

J. Stephen Casscles, better known by friends as Steve Casscles, is an accomplished lawyer and winemaker. He graduated Marlboro Central High School, attended the State University of New York, Albany, and got his law degree from Northeastern University School of Law. Ever the individualist, as a young man, rather than visit Europe, he traveled India and Nepal. He has been counsel to various New York state senators for more than 20 years. While his specialty is insurance and healthcare practices, he has also written or contributed to many of the liquor laws in New York state.

Napa, Calif., January 18, 2018 - Napa Valley wine, spirits, food and lifestyle company Ca’ Momi has appointed Midori Bray Aispuro as chief executive...

John and Terri Balletto planted their first vineyard in the mid-nineties on a 35 acre lot in Sebastopol (now part of the potential Sebastopol Hills AVA) where they were also building their home. Back then, they were vegetable farmers, but the hill did not have enough water to grow produce, so with the advice of family friend Warren Dutton (Dutton Ranch), they planted 20 acres of Pinot, 10 of Chardonnay, and 5 of Pinot Gris.

CMO, CFO and HR leadership posts filled with executives with Apple, P&G and Time Inc. Pedigrees BOSTON, January 18, 2018 – Drizly, the rapidly expanding and...

HEALDSBURG, Calif. – JANUARY 16, 2018 – Dry Creek Vineyard announces new hires in the creation of its dedicated sales team to strengthen the...

Ray Johnson’s life and career in wine has touched the lives of thousands. Here is just a snapshot of comments from a few people who have been inspired by Johnson as a teacher, mentor, colleague and friend.

Ray Johnson has been the Executive Director of the Wine Business Institute (WIB) at Sonoma State University since 2010.  In that position, he has successfully worked to raise the visibility and viability of the department and helped to generate millions of dollars in support of its students, faculty and programs.

Tom LaFaille Retires After 15 Years of Service; Charles Jefferson To Lead Combined Department WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wine Institute today announced a restructuring of its...

Manage people in a profession for 25 years, as Chris Upchurch has done as the head winemaker for esteemed DeLille Cellars, and you will see some of your best apprentices find better jobs.

Nicholas Mehall to Serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Breakthru Beverage Group CFO Gene Luciana to Assume Key Integration Role January 10, 2018...

Marc Hauser Brings Decades of Complex Business Law Experience to Boutique Napa Firm Napa, Calif., January 8, 2018— Gaw Van Male LLP is pleased to...

Jan. 10, 2018 | Santa Rosa, CA - CannaCraft, Inc., California’s leading cannabis manufacturer, announced today the appointment of William Silver, PhD as Chief...

Devon Broglie and Matt Stamp assume Chair and Vice Chair Positions on the Board of Directors for the Court of Master Sommelier, Americas Napa,...