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Maison Joseph Drouhin has added 49.50 acres with the purchase of Château de Chasselas in Saint-Véran and the Rapet estate in Saint-Romain.

On May 23, 2023, Sonoma Valley–based Foley Family Wines announced its expansion into the spirits business with the acquisition of a Minden, Nevada distillery.

Le Tenute del Leone Alato, announced the acquisition of Duemani, a Tuscan winery with 32 acres of vineyards in Riparbella and Castellina Marittima.

Patz & Hall appointed James McCeney as Winemaker. Founding winemaker James Hall had worked with McCeney as his Assistant Winemaker in 2012 and 2013.

Cara Morrison will succeed Michael Schroeter, making her the first female Director of Winemaking since Sonoma-Cutrer's launch in 1981.

After 16 years of collaboration with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Marchesi Antinori is taking over full ownership of Napa Valley’s Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.

Rochioli Vineyards & Winery announced the promotion of Rachael Rochioli to General Manager and Ryan Rochioli to Assistant Winemaker.

WSET CEO Michelle Brampton hosted the event, announcing Dr. Laura Catena, Managing Director of Bodega Catena Zapata, as the new Honorary President.

Othmar Donà, the long-standing head winemaker of Cantina Kurtatsch, has passed the baton on to former agronomist Erwin Carli.

Cantina Kurtatsch, a cooperative centered around the Alto Adige village of Kurtatsch, named Erwin Carli as head winemaker in March of 2023.