Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims September 2008 California Wine Month

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 9 2008 - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared September 2008 California Wine Month for the fourth consecutive year.  In the proclamation, the Governor lauds the state’s wine community as one of the largest and most successful wine producing regions in the world.  California’s wineries and winegrape growers… [Read More]

Best-Selling Root: 1 Chilean Wine to Plant 10,000 Trees

SEATTLE, July 9 2008 - This summer, consumers can help 10,000 trees take root as they enjoy the most sought-after Chilean wine with Root: 1’s new “Take Root” program.  From now through September 30 sales of Root: 1 Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc will support tree-planting and ecosystem restoration projects… [Read More]

Trinity Oaks Wines Launches ‘One Bottle, One Tree’ Campaign

ST. HELENA, Calif., July 2 - Trinity Oaks Vineyard, part of the Trinchero Family Estates portfolio of wines, has boldly pledged to plant a tree for every bottle of wine sold over the next year as part of their inaugural One Bottle, One Tree(TM) campaign, set to kick off nationally… [Read More]

The Westin Verasa, Napa Prepares to Replenish the Spirit of Wine Country Travelers

Napa, Calif. (June 11, 2008) – The Westin Verasa, Napa is preparing to become the epitome of the Napa Valley lifestyle when it opens on September 18th, providing a haven for guests to replenish their spirit and revitalize their energy in one of the country’s most idyllic destinations. The hotel… [Read More]

The Wine School of Philadelphia Now Conducting Its Signature Classes in Old City!

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Philadelphia has a brand new wine school! The new Wine School of Old City is located in the posh new classroom at Pinot Boutique on Market Street. The new school will feature several of the city’s most beloved wine gurus, along with cameos from the city’s top sommeliers and… [Read More]

Crushpad Wins “American Idol for Wine Startups”

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Crushpad, the urban winery that is democratizing wine making, today announced that it has been selected the winner of the 2007 Wine 2.0 Business Plan Competition hosted by the entrepreneur network, Vator.tv. Wine 2.0 is based on Web 2.0 concepts pioneered by companies such as MySpace,… [Read More]