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April 21, 2023

Dobbes Family Estate proudly celebrated its 20th anniversary on Friday, December 9 with a festive, Roaring Twenties-themed soirée at the Ecotrust Building, an 1890’s era warehouse in Portland’s Pearl District. Read More

June 22, 2021

WOODINVILLE, WA (June 22, 2021) – DeLille Cellars, Woodinville’s third oldest winery, has opened a new wine-centric dining experience at the Old Redhook Brewery in Woodinville. Located adjacent to DeLille’s winery and tasting room, The Lounge at DeLille Cellars offers glass pours, … Read More

December 9, 2020

AND ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL SALES WOODINVILLE, WA (December 8, 2020) – DeLille Cellars, one of Woodinville’s founding wineries and pioneer of Bordeaux-style blends in Washington State, has announced the hiring of Janna Rinker as Director of National Sales. … Read More

July 10, 2020

DeLille Cellars is releasing its 25th vintage of Chaleur Blanc on July 10th, celebrating this milestone with a commemorative label. Read More

June 11, 2019

Geyserville, CA June 11, 2019 – Sbragia Family Vineyards winemaker Adam Sbragia continues his family’s legacy in Dry Creek Valley, launching his own brand, Home Field Red Blend. Produced from the 2016 vintage, the debut wine is crafted from five grape varieties … Read More

May 6, 2019

San Francisco, May 6, 2019 – Chris Nickolopoulos founded Maritime Wine Trading Collective in 2009 along with great friends from Graham Beck of South Africa and Jules Taylor Wines from New Zealand. With their help, as well as many others, … Read More

October 16, 2018

Sonoma’s Sbragia Family Vineyards Opens 2nd Tasting Lounge in Sonoma Geyserville, CA, October 16, 2018 – Sbragia Family Vineyards, the winery founded by renowned Winemaster Ed Sbragia, has opened a second tasting lounge in the town of Sonoma. A ribbon-cutting ceremony … Read More

September 20, 2018

DeLille Cellars’ Tour of Bordeaux Auction Lot Achieves Highest Bid in History of Auction of Washington Wines A Tour of Bordeaux with Acclaimed Winemaker Chris Upchurch and James Beard Award-Winning Chef Jason Wilson donated by DeLille Cellars sells for $160,000 … Read More

May 30, 2018

Oregon’s Panther Creek Cellars Opens Tasting Room in Washington State Celebrated Pinot Noir Producer Creates a New Home to Showcase Wines of Tony Rynders Woodinville, Washington, May 30, 2018— On Saturday, June 2nd, Panther Creek Cellars, one of Oregon’s iconic … Read More

November 7, 2017

Wine By Joe/Dobbes Family Estate Promotions Reflect Growing Talent from Within as the Winery Celebrates its 15th Year Dundee, Oregon, November 7, 2017 – This year, Wine By Joe / Dobbes Family Estate Winery is celebrating its 15th … Read More

June 26, 2017

Northwest Wine Encounter at Semiahmoo Resort Records Another Success Top Washington, Oregon and Canadian Winemakers from DeLille, Gehringer, Leonetti, Northstar and Panther Creek Featured by Press Release June 21, 2017 BLAINE, Washington, June 21, 2017 — April 28-30, 2017 marked … Read More

October 6, 2016

Northwest Wine Encounter at Semiahmoo Resort Announces 2017 Roster Chris Figgins of Leonetti Cellar, David “Merf” Merfeld of Northstar Winery, Chris Upchurch of DeLille Cellars, Tony Rynders of Panther Creek Cellars, Walter Gehringer of Gehringer Brothers Estate … Read More

September 28, 2016

September 22, 2016

In the throes of harvest 2016, Panther Creek’s winemaker Tony Rynders remarks: “This is the earliest vintage I have encountered since I’ve been in Oregon. The crops are small, the clusters and berries are small, and the flavor is intense, … Read More

June 22, 2016

PRESS RELEASE: Panther Creek Cellars Celebrates 30 Years of Vineyard Discovery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley Panther Creek Cellars Celebrates 30 Years of Vineyard Discovery In Oregon’s Willamette Valley Tony Rynders Previews Panther’s 2014 Single Vineyard Designate Wines Click below to … Read More

April 14, 2016

Bacchus Wineworks Adds Corps of Brand Ambassadors in Key Markets Increased Manpower Supports DeLille Cellars, Madrigal Family Winery, Panther Creek Cellars, Sbragia Family Vineyards and Upchurch Vineyard San Francisco, April 13, 2016 – Bacchus Wineworks (“BWW”), the sales and marketing … Read More

February 4, 2016

Bacchus Wineworks Appoints David Simpson to Vice President Sales and Marketing Posted on February 04, 2016 Bacchus Wineworks (“BWW”), the sales and marketing company founded by Sam Bronfman, Peter Kaufman and Henry Owsley of Bacchus Capital Management, representing DeLille Cellars, … Read More

September 30, 2015

One Foot in Sonoma and One in Napa: Dry Creek Vintner Releases Napa Valley Wines Ed Sbragia Presents a New Mountain Cabernet, 2012 Godspeed, and his 2013 Gamble Ranch Chardonnay Geyserville, CA, September 30, 2015: Ed Sbragia has always had … Read More

August 20, 2015

DeLille Cellars Named Honorary Vintner 2015 at the Auction of Washington Wines Woodinville, WA, August 20, 2015 – Recently DeLille Cellars was recognized as the 2015 Honorary Vintner at the Auction of Washington Wines. The Auction … Read More

August 12, 2015

Dobbes Family Estate Appoints Travis Proctor Production Winemaker Winery Adds Talent Across the Board Supporting Growth Dundee, Oregon, August 12, 2015: Travis Proctor has been appointed Production Winemaker at Dobbes Family Estate Winery / Wine by Joe and Andy McVay … Read More

July 22, 2015

Burgundy-Based Badet-Clement & Co. Appoints Maritime Wine Trading Collective as Exclusive USA Importer SAN FRANCISCO, July 22 2015 – San Francisco based Maritime Wine Trading Collective has been named the exclusive USA importer and sales and marketing agent for Burgundy … Read More

July 21, 2015

Christopher Pappe Joins Top Management of Panther Creek Cellars and Madrigal Family Winery Seasoned Professional Adds DTC and Sales Expertise to Bacchus Capital Portfolio Dundee, Oregon and San Francisco, July 21, 2015 – Bacchus Capital Management has appointed Christopher Pappe … Read More

July 16, 2015

Panther Creek Cellars Debuts Portfolio of Tony Rynders’ Single Vineyard Wines Legendary Winery Showcases Carter Vineyard Collaboration Dundee, Oregon, July 16, 2015: Panther Creek Cellars, one of the first Oregon wineries recognized for its exceptional regional blends and single vineyard designate … Read More

July 8, 2015

20th Vintage DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc to be Released at Bastille Day Celebration Woodinville, WA, July 8, 2015: DeLille Cellars marks over 20 years of discovery and innovation with the release of its 2014 Chaleur Estate Blanc on July … Read More

July 7, 2015

Ed Sbragia Releases 2012 Monte Rosso and 2012 Andolsen Cabernet With a Little Help from His Friends, Acclaimed Vintner Continues Program of Legendary Reds GEYSERVILLE, Calif., July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Ed Sbragia grew up in Dry Creek Valley, a … Read More

July 7, 2015

Venerable Spanish Producer CVNE Joins Maritime Wine Trading Collective’s Portfolio San Francisco, July 7, 2015. In an agreement struck on July 1st, Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) entrusted California distribution of their Cune, Vina Real, Monople, Imperial and … Read More

June 11, 2015

El Gaucho Hosts DeLille Cellars Legacy Winemaker Dinner – pdf El Gaucho Hosts DeLille Legacy Winemaker Dinner Six of Washington State’s Acclaimed Vintners Honor DeLille Cellars’ Chris Upchurch PORTLAND, OR – June 11, 2015 – On June 10th, El Gaucho Portland … Read More

April 28, 2015

Ed Sbragia Debuts 2012 Gino’s Zinfandel Renowned Dry Creek Winemaster and his Son Blend Three Family Vineyards in a Nod to Tradition Geyserville, CA, April 28, 2015 – Ed and Adam Sbragia, 3rd and 4th generation Dry Creek Valley winemakers of … Read More

April 23, 2015

Bodkin Wines Taps Maritime Wine Trading Collective for Sales & Marketing Maverick Winemaker Chris Christensen Attracts High-profile Attention April 23, 2015, San Francisco – Christopher Christensen, “Winesmith and Head Honcho” of Sonoma-based Bodkin Wines, has partnered with Maritime Wine Trading Collective … Read More

April 1, 2015

Maritime Wine Trading Collective Named Sole North American Importer of Bodega Benegas Wines Portfolio expansion continues with addition of storied Mendoza Winery San Francisco, April 1, 2015 – Maritime Wine Trading Collective has been appointed the sole North American importer … Read More

March 11, 2015

Maritime Wine Trading Collective Names North American Sales and Marketing Agent for J. Bookwalter Wines Maritime Acquires 50 percent Stake in Notebook Wines SAN FRANCISCO March 11, 2015 – Maritime Wine Trading Collective today announced that it has been named … Read More

March 5, 2015

DeLille Cellars Legacy Dinner at World Trade Center Seattle, March 5th 2015 DeLille Cellars Legacy Winemaker Dinner Featuring Greg Lill, CEO and Co-Founder DeLille Cellars, Chris Upchurch, Executive Winemaker and Co-Founder, and Jason Gorski, Winemaker World Trade Center Seattle … Read More

January 21, 2015

Molly Lyman Appointed by Nine North Wine Company as Head Winemaker Collection of Small Production California Wines Continues Growth and Momentum January 21, 2015, Oakville, CA- Christopher Nickolopoulos and Elijah Pfister, co-owners of Nine North Wine Company, have appointed Molly … Read More

December 2, 2014

Sting and Trudie Styler add Message in a Bottle to their line of acclaimed wines from Tuscany – Noted boutique importer Maritime Wine Trading Collective appointed sole North American Agent San Francisco, December 2, 2014- Internationally-renown musician and philanthropists Sting and … Read More

November 14, 2014

DeLille Cellars Celebrates 100 Years of Harrison Hill Vineyard Acclaimed Washington State Winery Continues to Release Its Ageworthy Bordeaux and Rhone Style Wines WOODINVILLE, Wash., Nov. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — DeLille Cellars celebrated 100 years of Harrison Hill vineyard in … Read More

August 6, 2014

Madrigal Family Winery Opens New Tasting Room in Sausalito Third Generation Napa Family Winery Adds A New Home Sausalito, CA, August 6, 2014 On August 1st, the Madrigal Family Winery of Napa Valley, a Bacchus Capital portfolio company, opened its … Read More

June 11, 2014

Renowned Winemaker Tony Rynders Continues Storied Legacy of Panther Creek Cellars Panther Creek Celebrates New Dundee Tasting Room Dundee, Oregon, June 11, 2014: Panther Creek Cellars, one of the first Oregon wineries recognized for its exceptional regional blends and single vineyard … Read More

June 4, 2014

Bacchus Capital Announces New Leadership At Wine by Joe / Dobbes Family Estate and Panther Creek Cellars Gretchen Boock to expand GM responsibilities at Dobbes; Quinton Jay named President of Panther Creek June 4, 2014 – San Francisco, Ca. and Dundee, … Read More

March 4, 2014

BCM Wineworks Appoints Three Senior US Sales Managers Industry Veterans to Support Growth of DeLille Cellars, Madrigal Family Winery and Sbragia Family Vineyards SEATTLE, March 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — BCM Wineworks, the new sales and marketing company founded by Bacchus Capital Management representing DeLille Cellars, Madrigal Family … Read More

November 7, 2013

Renowned Winemaker Chris Upchurch Continues Innovating his Acclaimed Bordeaux and Rhone Style Wines Woodinville, WA, November 7, 2013: DeLille Cellars celebrates 20 years of discovery and innovation with the release of two unique 20th anniversary large format bottlings: 2011 Chaleur … Read More

November 6, 2013

BCM Wineworks Management Team (L-R) Sam Bronfman, Jay Soloff, Bill Piersol, and Steve Cousins SAN FRANCISCO, November 6, 2013: Bacchus Capital Management, LLC, a San Francisco-based private equity firm providing strategic capital in the wine industry, has announced the launch … Read More

October 10, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO, OCTOBER 10, 2013: Bacchus Capital Management, LLC, a San Francisco-based private equity firm providing strategic capital in the wine industry, has exited its investment in Qupé, a leading California Central Coast wine producer founded by award-winning winemaker Bob … Read More

May 15, 2013

Renowned Wine Makers Chris Upchurch and Tony Rynders to Join Forces with Bacchus SAN FRANCISCO, May 15, 2013: Bacchus Capital Management, LLC, a San Francisco-based private equity firm providing strategic capital in the wine industry, has made a significant investment … Read More

May 15, 2013

Renowned Wine Maker Tony Rynders to Join Forces with Bacchus SAN FRANCISCO, May 15, 2013 – Bacchus Capital Management, LLC, a San Francisco-based private equity firm providing strategic capital in the wine industry, has acquired the Oregon winery Panther Creek … Read More

April 18, 2013

Ed Sbragia, Legendary Napa Valley and Sonoma Winemaster, to Oversee Madrigal Winemaking SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2013: Bacchus Capital Management, LLC, a San Francisco-based private equity firm providing strategic capital in the wine industry, announced a significant infusion of equity … Read More

February 7, 2013

Leading Oregon Wine Producer Adds Anthony Van Nice as Chief Operating Officer SAN FRANCISCO, February 7, 2013 — Bacchus Capital Management, LLC, a San Francisco-based private equity firm providing strategic capital in the wine industry, has made a follow-on investment … Read More

January 23, 2013

Maritime Adds Nine North Brands to Its Portfolio SAN FRANCISCO, January 23, 2013 –Bacchus Capital Management, LLC, a San Francisco-based private equity firm providing strategic capital in the wine industry, announced a significant infusion of growth capital to Maritime Wine … Read More

May 29, 2012

Sam Bronfman II, Bacchus Capital Management, Ettore Nicoletto, Consorzio Italia del Vino, and Francesco Zonin, Casa Vinicola Zonin Join Panel Focused on Private Equity Investment and Acquisitions; Paolo Panerai, Editor-in-Chief and CEO of Class Editori SpA, Will Moderate the Discussion … Read More

January 25, 2012

Leading Oregon Wine Producer Wins Coveted Wine Business Monthly Award SAN FRANCISCO, January 25, 2012 – Bacchus Capital Management, LLC, a San Francisco – based private equity firm providing strategic capital in the wine industry, congratulates its portfolio company Wine … Read More

November 17, 2011

Industry Veteran to Help Propel Sbragia’s Growth Plan GEYSERVILLE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Sbragia Family Vineyards, the winery founded by renowned Winemaster Ed Sbragia, and owned by the Sbragia family and Bacchus Capital Management, LLC, a San Francisco-based … Read More

October 25, 2011

Wine Industry Investment Firm Partners with Ed Sbragia, Legendary Napa Valley and Sonoma Winemaster SAN FRANCISCO, October 25, 2011 – Bacchus Capital Management, LLC, a San Francisco-based private equity firm providing strategic capital in the wine industry, has invested in … Read More

September 8, 2011

Wine Industry Investment Firm Announces Deal with Leading Oregon Wine Producer SAN FRANCISCO, September 8, 2011 — Bacchus Capital Management, LLC , a San Francisco-based investment firm focused on providin g strategic capital and making private equity investments in the … Read More

June 22, 2011

Wine Industry Investment Firm Announces Deal with Iconic Winery Owner SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2011 — Bacchus Capital Man agement, LLC, a San Francisco-based investment firm focused on providing strategic capital and making private equity wine industry investments, has provid … Read More

June 11, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monmouth, Oregon – June 1, 2011 – Olsen Agricultural Enterprises LLC (“the “Company”) , a recently formed Oregon limited liability company created by the merger of Olsen Agricultural Company , Inc. and other affiliates, filed for Chapter … Read More

March 8, 2011

Wine Industry Investment Firm Announces Deal with Renowned Winemaker SAN FRANCISCO, March 8, 2011 — Bacchus Capital Management, LLC, a San Francisco-based investment firm focused on providing strategic capital and making private equity wine industry investments, has provided growth capital … Read More

October 26, 2010

Distribution and Sales Consulting Complement Winery Growth Initiatives SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26 –Bacchus Capital Management, LLC, a San Francisco-based investment firm specializing in mezzanine and private equity wine industry investments and strategic consulting, has been retained by Pietra Santa, an … Read More

July 15, 2009

Bronfman, Kaufman and Owsley Welcome Jay to Wine Industry Investment Firm SAN FRANCISCO –Bacchus Capital Management, LLC, a San Francisco-based investment firm specializing in mezzanine and private equity wine industry investments, announced today the appointment of Quinton Jay as Managing Director. … Read More

October 21, 2008

WINE INDUSTRY INVESTMENT FIRM ANNOUNCES FIRST DEAL SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 21 – Bacchus Capital Management, LLC, a San Francisco-based investment firm providing mezzanine and equity capital to wineries and wine businesses, has provided mezzanine financing to Cameron Hughes Wine, a … Read More

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