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Italy’s Antinori Buys Out Its Partner at Washington’s Col Solare Winery
Washington’s Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) continues to divest itself of wineries and brands. Wine Spectator has learned that Tuscany's Marchesi Antinori has purchased sole ownership of Col Solare, a premium Washington winery the two companies launched as a 50-50 partnership in 1995. (Source: Wine Spectator)
It's 'Official': Kendall-Jackson and La Crema Join the NBA's Wine Family
For years, the NBA has been nicknamed the “Wine League,” but now it’s officially tipping off. The National Basketball Association is embarking on a partnership with California's Jackson Family Wines establishing Kendall-Jackson as the official wine of the NBA, and K-J's sister wine La Crema as the official wine of the Women's National Basketball Association.
(Source: Wine Spectator)
Robilant's new US campaign for Catena commemorates 120 years in love with Malbec
Multi-channel ad campaign honors success of Malbec and dedication of one of Argentina’s oldest family-run wineries. Robilant was selected by Catena for its 40 years’ expertise in wine and spirits branding and creative design. (Source: Wine Business)
Ridge Vineyards Awarded Inaugural Robert Parker Green Emblem
Consumers are searching for wineries that make additional efforts to enact sustainable practices. Robert Parker makes it easy for consumers to search for sustainably made wines by offering filters for certified organic or biodynamic.
(Source: Ridge Vineyards)
Wine that went to space for sale with $1 million price tag
The wine is out of this world. The price is appropriately stratospheric.
Christie’s said Tuesday it is selling a bottle of French wine that spent more than a year in orbit aboard the International Space Station. The auction house thinks a wine connoisseur might pay as much as $1 million to own it.
(Source: Washington Post)
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