The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, has raised $1,323,000 in 2013 for northwest Florida charities focused on the needs of at-risk children and youth. “We are extremely grateful for the tremendous support we once again received from vintners, chefs, and the local community,” said John Russell , president, DCWAF. “All of [...]

Jackson Family Wines was named 2013 Green Company of the Year in late April by the drinks business. “From pioneering hi-tech energy management systems to implementing simple ideas such as nesting boxes, Jackson demonstrated all the investment clout of a large company combined with the inventive enthusiasm usually associated with smaller operations,” the European trade [...]

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has purchased a 16-acre vineyard in the Los Angeles community of Bel Air. “About to celebrate buying beautiful small vineyard right in LA. Great wine, Moraga, owned by great Angelino, Tom Jones. Time cover,1961!” he announced via Twitter on Friday afternoon. The News Corp. chairman and CEO allegedly found Moraga Vineyards [...]

Mandela label absorbs S. African wines (via AFP) Over the years South African icon Nelson Mandela has inspired a clothing line, pricey artworks and countless cheap souvenirs, all of which have fuelled debate over the use of his image. Now wine lovers can toast his name with the “House of Mandela” range launched by family [...]

Penfolds pops cork on ‘perfect’ 2008 Grange (via AFP) Nestled in Australia’s Adelaide hills, Penfolds Magill Estate opens the double cellar doors on Thursday morning to launch global sales of one of the most hyped “new world” wines in recent history. Since the 2008 Penfolds Grange Shiraz earned a perfect 100 score from Robert Parker’s [...]