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Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buy – Portlandia Pinot Gris

Portlandia Pinot Gris Named to Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Best Buy List Portlandia Wine is thrilled to announce that our 2022 Pinot Gris has been honored with a spot on Wine Enthusiast’s prestigious Top 100 Best Buy list for 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to producing exceptional wines that offer outstanding quality and value. […]

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HOT PROSPECTS AWARD 2023: TWO YEARS IN A ROW!

Portlandia is thrilled to announce that we have received the prestigious Shanken Hot Prospects Award for 2023. Achieving this recognition for two consecutive years is a remarkable achievement! With our Columbia Valley Cabernet and Oregon Pinot Noir driving growth in their respective categories, alongside the rising popularity of our Pinot Gris, Red Blend, Rosé, Sparkling […]

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Unveiling the Essence: The Versatility of California Grape Spirits, where expert craftsmanship meets the finest ingredients to produce unparalleled spirits. 

The process of wine de-alcoholization yields a phenomenal byproduct, a 100% California grape spirit at 85% ABV (170 proof). These premium spirits are the foundation for a range of luxurious and innovative beverages, including brandies, liqueurs, bitters, vermouths, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, and beyond.  Craftsmanship Rooted in Excellence California’s sun-kissed vineyards and fertile soil provide the perfect […]

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The Rise of Contract Wine Services and the No/Low-Alcoholic Beverage Boom: Spotlight on Wine Hooligans

In the ever-evolving world of beverages, two significant trends have emerged to reshape the industry: the rise of contract bottling services and the substantial growth of the non-alcoholic beverage sector. At the intersection of these trends stands Wine Hooligans, a company that has seamlessly integrated innovation, quality, and efficiency to serve a diverse clientele. The […]

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Exciting New Cooperative Venture Capitalizes on Rising Popularity of Low and No-Alcohol Wines

Aug. 12, 2024 Wine Industry Network (original article here) Wine Hooligans, the renowned producer of acclaimed wine brands and top-tier services provider for the industry, recently announced an innovative business venture with BevZero, a global leader in the de-alcoholization and beverage services sector for the US and beyond. Under the deal, Wine Hooligans becomes the […]

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Wine Hooligans Assumes US Service Operations of Industry Leader BevZero, Launches End-to-End Solution for Low- & No-Alcohol Brands

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Santa Rosa, CA – July/18/2024 – Wine Hooligans, an innovative force in the wine industry, proudly announces they are the sole operations and production licensee of BevZero Services in the US, a pioneering entity in the de-alcoholization sector. In the US, BevZero will now focus on the expansion of its equipment sales […]

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Wine Enthusiast Scores Blackletter 95pts

We catch up with Adam LaZarre, Director of Winemaking here at Wine Hooligans, and chat about Paso Robles and his current 95 point accolade from Wine Enthusiast for the 2020 Blackletter Cabernet from Paso Robles. Red the full conversation in our LinkedIn post HERE

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NYT Recommended

A wonderful write up from Eric Asimov for Broadside Paso Cab last month, in the online November edition of the New York Times. Eric recommended pairing our Paso Cab with your Holiday feast, as part of his 20 wines under $20 for Thanksgiving, and we couldn’t agree more! Red the full quote from Eric, along […]

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Reaching New Heights in the Pacific Northwest

Pinot season is all year long for us, but for many consumers the holidays are when Pinot Noir shines bright at social gatherings and family feasts. The current issue of Tasting Panel magazine’s “From the Holidays to the New Year” section featuring Portlandia, and recent interview with our Winemaking Director Adam LaZarre, highlights a few […]

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Portlandia Achieves Shanken “IMPACT HOT PROSPECTS AWARD”!

Portlandia is a 2022 IMPACT HOT PROSPECTS AWARD WINNER named by M. Shanken Communications. Portlandia, which includes a lineup of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Rose, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend and Sparkling wines, represents the best of the Pacific Northwest. Portlandia brings the concept of work and play into every wine it bottles. In fact, being the only brand that […]

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A Big Believer in the Pacific Northwest

If you haven’t noticed, we’re big believer’s in the Pacific Northwest! Up to this year, Portlandia had solely focused on producing award winning Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Rosé from Oregon (predominantly the Willamette Valley). And now, with the successful launch of Big Believer Cabernet from Washington’s Columbia Valley, a Columbia Valley Red Blend (Cab […]

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Two 90 Point Scores in One Issue

The October issue of Wine Enthusiast is a big one for us! It includes 90-point ratings for both our Cycles Gladiator Pinot Noir and our Broadside Chardonnay. These are two incredibly delicious wines that hail from California’s Central Coast where winemaker Adam LaZarre has been making wine for over twenty years. He loves crafting wines […]

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