Posted on February 08, 2021
February 8th, 2021, Aventura, FL The Zonin Family’s 1821 Fine Wine & Spirits U.S. subsidiary adds Argentinian winery Proemio to its growing global portfolio. Proemio is a family-owned, boutique winery led by third-generation Mendoza-born winemaker, Marcelo Bocardo. Proemio means “Prologue” in Old Medieval Spanish; the winery has been certified Organic since 2017 and is also certified as a Fair for Life company.
In 2001, Marcelo Bocardo, the descendant of an Italian immigrant family, founded Proemio Winery with the goal to handcraft sustainable top-quality super and ultra-premium wines with an emphasis on the unique character of their soil. “Marcelo’s vision is evident throughout the foundation of this award-winning portfolio. “The opportunity for Proemio’s success extends across Chains, Fine Wine and the On-Premise throughout the U.S.” says Shawn Balzano, 1821 Fine Wine & Spirits Sales Director.
Commonwealth Brewery Limited and Bahama Barrels by Graycliff’s Chillin’ wines. (PHOTO: CBL)
NASSAU, BAHAMAS Commonwealth Brewery Limited (CBL) has announced a new partnership with local winery Bahama Barrels by Graycliff as it introduces Chillin’ Red and Chillin’ White wines.
Commonwealth Brewery’s retail division, 700 Wines and Spirits, will be the sole trade distributor.
Densil Deveaux, senior manager for wines at CBL, said: “We are thrilled about this wonderful partnership, as CBL has long believed in supporting Bahamian entrepreneurs.
“Bahama Barrels, being the only Bahamian winery, is a natural fit to complement our current portfolio of Bahamian brands offered in retail chain.”
CK Mondavi and Family Marks 75 Years of Bringing Friends and Families Together With Delicious, Everyday Wines
New color-changing labels also help fans enjoy a perfectly-chilled white wine, as thermochromic inks transform from pale cream to bold full color at the ideal serving temperature
New thermochromic ink labels on the CK Mondavi and Family white wines transform from a light cream color at room temperature to bright, full color when properly chilled, at approximately 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
The fourth generation of the Mondavi family is now involved in the winery as major shareholders in the company and also serve as brand ambassadors. Photo by Erin Miller.
The Blue Collar Wine Guy By stanthewineman on December 26, 2020 at 12:05 PM
Living in the San Juan Islands, I have been on a Washington State ferry many times. When I was a kid, I marveled at the ferries. I loved the scenery and watching the boat dock at each island. Watching the emerald green water being churned up as the ferry docked and left was mesmerizing. These days I just ride it, often not even looking out at the beautiful view that passes by, and I certainly don’t go out and watch it dock. When we see something all the time, we tend to forget just how we felt about it the first time we experienced it. I will say that some mornings when I’m sitting on a ferry, I look out the window as the islands pass by and I really understand why I live in this beautiful part of the world. It is always good to reflect on things that we once appreciated, no matter how long it’s been around.
Most of us indulge during the holidays. Waistlines expand and bank accounts shrink. So it helps to have less expensive, everyday wine options. That means ready-to-drink wines that deliver varietal accuracy, clean fruit and a sense of character for $25 or less.
With the following brands, you’ll swear the wines are worth more than you paid. Most are 2017, 2018 or 2019 vintage.
• Avalon. This Sonoma, Calif.-based winery produces solid appellation wines Lodi cabernet sauvignon, Flint & Steel Napa Valley sauvignon blanc, Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon and California-designated chardonnay and pinot noir. ($10-$20)
• Bonterra. A pioneer in organics and biodynamics since 1987, look for chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, viognier, rosé, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir and zinfandel with most of the grapes from Mendocino vineyards. ($14-$16)