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Daily Archive: August 22, 2016

Rodney Strong Showing Robust Growth, With Focus On Luxury End

With annual volume of more than 930,000 cases, Healdsburg-based Rodney Strong Wine Estates ranks as one of California’s top players in the above-$15 tier. The company, which includes the Rodney Strong Vineyards and Davis Bynum Winery brands, owns about 1,400 acres of estate vineyards and produces wines from across Sonoma’s Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Knights Valley, Chalk Hill and Sonoma Coast appellations. In part one of this two-part interview, SND assistant editor Kimberly Tharel speaks with Rodney Strong president Carmen Castaldi about how the portfolio is performing. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for August 22, 2016

•Napa Valley-based Bespoke Collection is launching Resolute Wines, a new brand from the Red Hills in Lake County. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for August 22, 2016

•Eugene, Oregon’s Ninkasi Brewing Company is phasing out its Oatis Oatmeal Stout and updating the look and packaging of sister brew Vanilla Oatis. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 22, 2016