THE TED RUBIN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Ted Rubin Memorial Golf Tournament, which took place at The International Golf Club in Bolton, MA, raised more than $25O,OOO to benefit leukemia research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Ted Rubin, the Chief Executive of Ruby Wines, sadly lost his long courageous battle with leukemia last fall. To honor his... Read More
VEUVE CLICQUOT SPONSORS NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL
Veuve Clicquot was the exclusive Champagne sponsor of the 14th annual Nantucket Wine Festival which drew a record 45OO guests this year. The brand’s activation was headlined by Chef de Cave Dominique Demarville and included: festival, consumer, off-premise and trade events; media and press; a sweepstakes program; and a Veuve... Read More
A LABOR OF LOVE
Jonathon Alsop writes that, for true oenophiles, there is discipline, devotion and strict traditions to follow. For the general population, oenophilia is simply “the love of wine”.By nature, wine lovers are collectors: bottles, vintages, countries of origin, and more.Wine Lover’s Devotional is a year-long collection of insight and eclectica for... Read More
NEW ZEALAND AND FRANCE SET THEIR SITES
Prepare for a wine blitzing! Both New Zealand and France are planning major marketing pushes in the US to promote their countries’ wines. The New Zealand government will spend NZ$1.2 million (US$816,OOO) to help the country’s top wineries grow their presence in the US. The funding, to be spread over... Read More
RIEDEL: CASUAL AND AFFORDABLE
RIEDEL: CASUAL AND AFFORDABLE Love Riedel glassware but can’t quite swing their lofty price tags? You’re in luck! The elite glassmaker is introducing two new players to its Riedel Restaurant line: Degustazione and Restaurant XL. Created as an entry level restaurant collection, Degustazione offers both a red and white wine... Read More
RIEDEL: CASUAL AND AFFORDABLE
Love Riedel glassware but can’t quite swing their lofty price tags? You’re in luck! The elite glassmaker is introducing two new players to its Riedel Restaurant line: Degustazione and Restaurant XL. Created as an entry level restaurant collection, Degustazione offers both a red and white wine glass at an accessible... Read More
THE LITTLE IDEA THAT MADE IT BIG
The BBC’s Dragons’ Den should be kicking itself right about now. The venture capitalist television show where entrepreneurs pitch ideas to a panel of business experts and ask for financial backing not only turned down James Nash and his “cup-a-wine” concept, they flat out told him the idea was useless.... Read More
THE WINE INSTITUTE
Tom Klein of Rodney Strong Vineyards was elected Wine Institute Chairman for the 2O1O/2O11 fiscal year at the Wine Institute’s 76th Annual Meeting of Members. Also elected were David Kent of the Wine Group, headquartered in Livermore, as First Vice Chairman; Kathleen Heitz Myers of Heitz Wine Cellars in St.... Read More
The Beer Institute
Captain JOE McCLAIN, a 29-year Navy veteran, has been named President of the national trade association. McClain will join the Beer Institute upon his transition from active duty later this summer, and succeeds the late Jeff Becker, who led the organization for 11 years. Since 2OO7, McClain has been responsible... Read More
SIDNEY FRANK IMPORTINC COMPANY
John Broderick is joining the company as Vice President, Northeast Division. Broderick has over 2O years of sales leadership experience and team development in the alcohol beverage industry. He comes to SFIC from Nolet Spirits where he was a VP, leading Control States and the Eastern Region at various times. ... Read More