Management Transition at the Family Operation of the Williamsburg Winery

Patrick G. Duffeler, founder of Williamsburg Winery, announced that Patrick G. Duffeler II was named chief executive officer, effective March 1. Patrick Duffeler II joined the company in June 1989, as a tour guide.  More...

Melissa Apter Named Enologist at Antica Napa Valley

Antica Napa Valley has announced the hiring of Melissa Apter as enologist. Apter will assist Nate Weis, Antica’s winemaker, in day-to-day winemaking activities and laboratory analysis at the Antinori family’s estate in Napa Valley. More...

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Promotes Jo Moak to SVP

Moak manages internal corporate legal matters and advises on regulatory issues facing wholesalers at the state and federal levels. She also oversees WSWA’s educational foundation, strategic planning and risk management programs. More...

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Promotes Cathering McDaniel to Vice President, Government Affairs

McDaniel is responsible for the strategic development and growth of the association’s political action committee, WSWA-PAC. More...

Winemaker Pascal Madevon Joins Culmina Family Estate Winery

With over 20 years of experience in Bordeaux and the South Okanagan, Pascal Madevon, a passionate, talented and classically trained winemaker and viticulturalist joins the Culmina Family Estate Winery team.  More...

Cline Cellars and Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Name Robert Hawk Regional Manager, Great Lakes Territory

Hawk has spent over 15 years in the wine business, and comes to Cline Cellars and Jacuzzi Family Vineyards from Wine Trends, Inc. More...

Nicholas de Luca Joins Koehler Winery as Winemaker

de Luca is a versatile winemaker who brings with him 17 years of experience working with a number of notable wineries and vineyards in California and New Zealand, including Fisher Vineyards and Williams-Selyem in Sonoma County, California.  More...

Glazer's Distributors Promotes Mike McLaughlin to Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing

He will have responsibility for Glazer's performance with its strategic wine and spirits vendor partners across all lines, except Diageo and Moet Hennessy. More...