How the 2-million-case company is addressing the direct-to-consumer and e-commerce space, as well as challenges ranging from the pandemic to California wildfires.

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headed up by Nicole Carter in the new role of President of Roederer US wineries.

She's worked for MacMurray Ranch and Spring Mountain Vineyard, Diageo, and most recently Quails Gate Winery and West Coast Partners.

Basso was director of winemaking for Oak Ridge Winery, also in Lodi, Calif. His other senior-level winemaking experience includes The Wine Group (GSV Soledad, Almaden-Madera and Golden State Vintners) and Constellation (Mission Bell Winery).

Sherwood started his production experience in the Barossa Valley. For the past seven years, he has worked for several premium wineries in the Napa Valley.

Later next month, $9.95 charge will apply to all delivery customers, including Prime members

Sommelier Femi Oyediran of Charleston's Graft Wine Shop & Bar explored first impressions of the 2021 wines with interns working at three of Napa Valley's top wineries: Crocker & Starr Wine, Inglenook, and Matthiasson.

James Lawrence welcomes a return to classic wine styles. "I'm delighted about ... moderate alcohol, bright acidity and savory tannins."

Most recently, Aguilera was planning manager for California's George Chiala Farms Inc.

Minneapolis, MN: After "retiring" from a 35-year career with Southern Wines & Spirits as VP General Manager of the south Florida division, Richard Booth set up his own consulting firm ...

New reviews of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and more from California's Central Coast, featuring many prices under $40

Is the Bay Area headed for an eviction tsunami or a drizzle? A rush to courthouses or to rental aid programs? A mass displacement of renters or a slow return to the status quo?

The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program provides assistance to eligible applicants who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and are unable to pay their full amount of rent and/or utilities from April 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021. Applications can be completed online at HousingIsKey.com

On September 25, Argyle Winery and Pacific Northwest College of Art at Willamette University (PNCA) proudly unveiled the 2021 Art of Sparkling artwork at a special reception held at the Argyle Tasting House in Dundee, Oregon.

On the bone-dry western flank of Arizona, where the Colorado River Basin meets the Mojave Desert, sit 11,000 acres of alfalfa, sorghum, wheat, and Sudan grass belonging to the Colorado River ...

Both Republicans and Democrats are friends of the status quo, even when it increases costs and delivers cash to the people with legal monopolies.