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Ste. Michelle To Separate Two Vines From Columbia Crest, Move Some Sourcing To California

Next month, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates will introduce former Columbia Crest offshoot Two Vines as its own brand. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 20, 2013

Accused Wine Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan Guilty in Landmark Case

Rudy Kurniawan did something unprecedented in the world of rare wines in 2006. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 19, 2013

EXCLUSIVE: Deutsch, Precept Partner On New Restaurant-Focused Washington Wine Brand

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is poised to enter the Washington wine category, partnering with Pacific Northwest producer Precept Wine on a new on-premise focused brand, Shanken News Daily has learned. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 17, 2013

Deutsch Projects 2%-3% Growth For Yellow Tail, Is Bullish On Sangria, Big Bold Red Extensions

Despite competing in a still-difficult Australian wine category, imported wine leader Yellow Tail has seen an acceleration in growth this year. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 12, 2013

Wine Spectator: Prosecutors Reveal Evidence Against Accused Wine Counterfeiter

Since FBI agents knocked on Rudy Kurniawan’s door 20 months ago, federal prosecutors have accused the well-known wine collector of not just selling counterfeit wines, but making them in what they called a “workshop” in his home. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 11, 2013

Accolade Taps Industry Veteran Ratcliffe As CEO

Accolade Wines, which has been seeking a chief executive since former CEO Troy Christensen departed just over a year ago, has hired veteran wine industry executive John Ratcliffe to lead the company. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 10, 2013

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