Afghanistan

Angola

Albania

United Arab Emirates

Argentina

Armenia

French Southern and Antarctic Lands

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Burundi

Belgium

Benin

Burkina Faso

Bangladesh

Bulgaria

The Bahamas

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Belarus

Belize

Bolivia

Brazil

Brunei

Bhutan

Botswana

Central African Republic

Canada

Switzerland

Chile

China

Ivory Coast

Cameroon

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Republic of the Congo

Colombia

Costa Rica

Cuba

Northern Cyprus

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Germany

Djibouti

Denmark

Dominican Republic

Algeria

Ecuador

Egypt

Eritrea

Spain

Estonia

Ethiopia

Finland

Fiji

Falkland Islands

France

Gabon

Georgia

Ghana

Guinea

Gambia

Guinea Bissau

Equatorial Guinea

Greece

Greenland

Guatemala

Guyana

Honduras

Croatia

Haiti

Hungary

Indonesia

India

Ireland

Iran

Iraq

Iceland

Israel

Italy

Jamaica

Jordan

Japan

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Kyrgyzstan

Cambodia

Kosovo

Kuwait

Laos

Lebanon

Liberia

Libya

Sri Lanka

Lesotho

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Latvia

Morocco

Moldova

Madagascar

United States

Balzac is helping Troon Vineyard to craft compelling messaging, media pitches, press kit development, and marketing consulting.

Troon Vineyard

Email Marketing

Reputation Management

Public Relations

Copywriting

Balzac Communications & Marketing is helping LOCALISM Wines to craft their unique story, increase brand awareness, add to their DTC customer base, and increase sales conversion.

LOCALISM Wines

Social Media Marketing

Search Engine Optimization

Content Marketing

Growth Strategies

Brand Management

LOCALISM is about bringing everything together. From music to art, food to family and community, our wine brings it all together. Wine is life to us, but our wine encompasses all of these things and more.

#wine #community #wineislife

Happy bees mean a happy vineyard. 🐝 
Although grapevines self pollinate, bees add to the biodiversity and in turn, create a healthier ecosystem. Thanks to Rob @napavalleybeeco for safely relocating the hive (sans protective wear!) 
#sustainablefarming #welovebees #springbees #coombsvilleava #napacab #wineislife

Are you following us on  Instagram? Find out what you're missing. #winesofinstagram #winelife 

https://www.instagram.com/localismwines/

Question: What music album would you pair with our LOCALISM Kerner? 

#musicandwine #winefun #wine

Ziggy is obviously settling in nicely with the LOCALISM family. He's brought additional joy to our lives. Do you have a special furry friend?  Take a snapshot and post it in the comments. We'd  love to meet them. 
#dogsofnapa
#winerydogs
#vineyardpup
#furbaby

facebook

LOCALISM Wines on Facebook

googlebusiness

LOCALISM Wines on GoogleBusiness

Happy bees mean a happy vineyard. Although grapevines self pollinate, bees add to the biodiversity and in turn, create a healthier ecosystem. Thanks to Rob @napavalleybeeco for safely relocating the hive (sans protective wear!) 🐝 
#sustainablefarming #welovebees #springbees #coombsvilleava #napacab #wineislife

We like the qualities we get from Sauvignon Blanc harvested in the north of Napa Valley. The warm Calistoga AVA boasts the largest diurnal shift between daytime and nighttime temperatures in Napa Valley. This allows for optimal ripeness in the fruit in addition to maintaining its natural acidity. It pairs beautifully with lighter fare, such as salad or roasted veggies. #wine #sauvignonblanc #napavalley #calistogawine

And It’s GO time.....the 2021 vintage has burst onto the scene #budbreak #napavalley #coombsville #2021vintage #winegrowing #wineislife

After a decade of experience working with some of the industry’s greatest winemakers and viticulturists, our winemaker Ryan balances out his dedication and passion for making great wine with a number of other interests. He’s an avid snowboarder, soccer buff, aspiring golf nut, he loves to cook (especially if he doesn’t have to do the dishes after), and he loves traveling the world. No matter what he’s doing or where he’s going, Ryan applies his dedication and attention to detail to everything. #meetthewinemaker #winemaking #napavalley #wineislife

A gourmet meal in your own home! Join us via Zoom on Saturday, April 24th at 4:00 pm Pacific Time, for our first ever virtual event. We have partnered with TRUFFLE SHUFFLE, a local Bay Area company that specializes in guided culinary experiences, led by their Michelin Trained chefs. 

This experience includes a lavish meal for two and a bottle of our 2018 Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is expertly paired with a gorgeous Snake River Farms NY Strip, Balinese truffle salt and more. All ingredients will be measured out for you so that you can relax, kick back and enjoy your time cooking and drinking with us! You will be blown away once you see what a delightful meal you will be creating with just a little help from Truffle Shuffle's Chefs.

1 BOTTLE 2018 LOCALISM CABERNET SAUVIGNON
1 TRUFFLE SHUFFLE CULINARY KIT FOR 2 PEOPLE
$195 - Ground shipping included

instagram

LOCALISM Wines on Instagram

For 20 years, Balzac Communications & Marketing has been helping the UGCB promote their members' wines to a United States trade audience. We've done this with an annual roadshow tour that hits five cities in a week, that attracts roughly 3000 trade contacts and buyers, and through ongoing public relations activities.

Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux

Event Marketing

Balzac helps David Paige Wines expand brand awareness, with customer outreach and media relations.

David Paige Wines

Graphic Design

Web Development

On Forbes: After 17 years at Adelsheim, one of Oregon's founding wineries, winemaker David Paige has launched his own label: David Paige Wines. We talk about lessons learned working alongside one of Willamette's pioneers, David Adelsheim, why winemaking is the perfect job for a creative science nerd and the never-ending quest to make good Pinot Noir

2018 Chardonnay is now officially sold out!

We sure picked a crazy time to start a new brand, but many of you discovered us somehow, and you sure love(d) this wine.  Don't worry, we'll keep making more!

More news coming on the 2019 Chard, and the debut of our Pinot Blanc!

Cheers!!

#goodproblems 
#chardonnay #willamettevalley

Still time to sign up for a joint zoom tasting with Anne Hubatch from @helioterrawine on April 22nd!

We fixed the link (sorry), so if you're from out of state you have until Monday to make sure you get the wine in time.  

Swipe for more info; link in bio.

See you there!

#winemaking #oregonpinotnoir #winetime #winetasting #wvcommunity

We're very excited about it upcoming tasting with @helioterrawine on April 22nd!

Sign up now to get the wines in time and join us on zoom as we talk about how two @adelsheim alumni came to have their own brands, and bring questions of your own!

Link in bio for registration.

#wvcommunity #oregonwine #winetasting #wine

The sap is running and the vines are getting ready to pop.  They're ready for a fresh start this year, just like the rest of us!

And Cara is helping out, looking for voles like they're Easter eggs.

Happy Easter!

#happyeaster
#growwithus #eolaamityhills #willamettevalley

David Paige Wines on Facebook

Always a new twist:
When I took this picture a few days ago it was warm and dry, and bloom was moving fast.  Just a few days before that (photo 2) it was hard to find flowering.  We were all thinking the same thing: a fast, warm bloom meant big, full clusters.

Since then we've already had a little rain, with more on the way.  Not enough to add much moisture to the ground, but it sure makes it harder to predict fruit set.

As always, we'll just have to wait and see - Mother Nature is still in charge!

#viticulture #farming #farmlife #eolaamityhills #willamettevalley

Many thanks to @adammorganstern and @forbes for the interview and article!  Check it out to learn more about my history and how our new venture came to be.  Link in bio.

#newwinery #eolaamityhills #willamettevalley

Our 2020 RPG Estate Pinot Blanc is now officially released!!

We've been excited to share this with you since we bought the vineyard.  Check out the link in our bio to read about where this clone comes from, and why it might taste different than any Pinot blanc you've ever had.

#pinotblanc #eolaamityhills  #pinotgouges

Since we've all been posting shots of our new leaves and clusters, I thought I'd show you this baby vine. 

We built our house on property near Sherwood, and we knew there had been a vineyard here decades earlier.  Just last year I realized we had some volunteer vines trying to grow on our hillside, but we've been mowing them down.  I'm trying to let this guy grow to see what kind of grape it produces.

Of course, there will be no way of knowing if it is the same variety that was here.  But fun to see all the same!

#worldssmallestvineyard 
#oregonwine #vineyard

David Paige Wines on Instagram

There's been a lot of talk Oregon’s recent record-setting heat wave. Now 
that a week has gone by and we’ve had a few chances to walk the vineyard, I 
can honestly say the vines seem to have shrugged it off.

Handling the Heat

As a winemaker, I am thrilled to be learning more and more about this clone 
as we get to know our new home. We only made 135 cases of the 2020, but 
look for more in the future!

A BRIEF HISTORY OF PINOT BLANC

Join Anne and Dave for a joint event with David Paige Wines and Helioterra 
Wines. Listen to them trade tales about making wine and the joys of 
starting your own labels. Join them and hear their stories and ask a few 
questions of your own!

We’re pairing up with Helioterra Wines for a Virtual Tasting

When you hear us talking about vineyards, we're always looking for balanced 
vines. How we train, trellis, and prune our vines is key to establishing 
this balance.

Preparing for the next vintage

Dysthe and David Paige walking through the Gemini vineyard

IT ALL BEGINS IN THE VINEYARD

Pinot noir is all about subtlety, and needs to be handled with care to show its full range of aromas and textures.&nbsp; When the fruit gets to the winery, the TLC starts at the sorting table.&nbsp; We inspect the fruit as it moves over conveyer belt, looking for anything we don’t want in the fermenter.&nbsp; In some years we are focused on botrytis or bird damage, but in 2020 the fruit was so clean we were mostly just pulling out leaves.&nbsp; A great wine starts with great raw materials, so we make sure everything is perfect. &nbsp;This harvest, partners George Rickus and John Gorup each had their turns at the table. “It was fun,” said George. “It’s very satisfying to get my hands (literally) in the process and contribute as much as I can. I’m looking forward to tasting the finished product in a few years.” 








 

 
 
 

 

 
 <figure class="
 sqs-block-image-figure
 intrinsic
 
 "
 >
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cd18456d24626f380968f/1602270379328-686JNPQ8V6BF8D9PSM0J/IMG_20200930_160903087.jpg" data-image-dimensions="2500x2169" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="Partner George Rickus enjoys his time at the grape sorting table." data-load="false" data-image-id="5f80b4a73f9d3b63eafe3bab" data-type="image" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cd18456d24626f380968f/1602270379328-686JNPQ8V6BF8D9PSM0J/IMG_20200930_160903087.jpg?format=1000w" />
 
 
 
 

 
 
 <figcaption class="image-caption-wrapper">
 Partner George Rickus enjoys his time at the grape sorting table.
 </figcaption>
 
 
 </figure>

HANDLING PINOT NOIR WITH KID GLOVES

The 2020 growing season has been ideal. We had a brief rain during bloom that limited the number of berries per cluster, leaving us with a perfect sized cropload for the vines to ripen. A lot has been made of the fires that blew up in September, but we also need to remember what went right this year. those of us who weren’t lose enough to the fires to be hurt by smoke are still looking at beautiful, small clusters with loads of flavor.

THE OTHER STORY OF 2020: A PERFECT GROWING SEASON

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen Chardonnay this close to perfect. Loose clusters in pristine condition, somehow managing both rich tropical flavors and citrus zest acidity. - David Paige








 

 
 
 

 

 
 <figure class="
 sqs-block-image-figure
 intrinsic
 
 "
 >
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cd18456d24626f380968f/1601579328689-1CXIQXZ3F7PXEEV2RUAY/IMG_20200922_144042880_HDR.jpg" data-image-dimensions="500x667" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="IMG_20200922_144042880_HDR.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="5f76293c5d9ed55999031a68" data-type="image" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cd18456d24626f380968f/1601579328689-1CXIQXZ3F7PXEEV2RUAY/IMG_20200922_144042880_HDR.jpg?format=1000w" />
 
 
 
 

 
 
 </figure>

2020 RPG VINEYARD CHARDONNAY FRESH OFF THE VINE

This photo shows 2 clusters of Pinot noir from Block 3 of our RPG Vineyard, clone 667. You can see how much variability there is in how the clusters look. Bloom has recently finished, and the berries are still tiny and green, with some smaller than others. Next to the right cluster you also see a small pile of especially small berries that have fallen off that cluster, a phenomenon known as shatter. We will watch to see how many of these developing grapes fall off in the weeks ahead. That will help us predict how much fruit we are ripening, and whether we should drop some crop in order to keep the yields low enough to be sure to keep the quality high.








 

 
 
 

 

 
 <figure class="
 sqs-block-image-figure
 intrinsic
 
 "
 >
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 <img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cd18456d24626f380968f/1601579080669-70YUIXF5BFHL5FA7GW10/IMG_20200705_220711712.jpg" data-image-dimensions="750x750" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="IMG_20200705_220711712.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="5f762848011d003eda353713" data-type="image" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6cd18456d24626f380968f/1601579080669-70YUIXF5BFHL5FA7GW10/IMG_20200705_220711712.jpg?format=1000w" />
 
 
 
 

 
 
 </figure>

AN EARLY LOOK AT THE DEVELOPING CLUSTERS, AND AN INDICATION OF 2020 CROP SIZE.

blog

David Paige Wines on Blog

Founded in 2005, the TEXSOM conference was started by Master Sommeliers James Tidwell to help promote professional wine service standards, outline paths for further wine education and certification, and raise public awareness about the professional standards and certifications for sommeliers. Today the conference draws more than 1,300 attendees, of whom more than 800 are sommeliers and other beverage industry professionals. In addition to the conference, the group also manages the TEXSOM Intern

TEXSOM

We have enjoyed seeing your celebratory posts and promotions for the 2021 IWA medal winners and will post them here over the next several weeks. Each post will list the description  and medal win of each entrant featured. We look forward to promoting and supporting all who have shared their success.

PHOTOS CREDIT: Ahna Hubnik

Congratulations to all our Gold Medal Winners! Over the next several weeks we will share all 189.

As a benefit to entrants, TEXSOM IWA enlisted the expertise and wisdom of judges from around the country and a professional production team to ensure accuracy and care for every beverage entered in the competition. Voices of those in the industry who work in restaurants and retail were invited to a behind the scenes opportunity called TEXSOM retreat to uniquely market Award winners. Retreat participants received mentorship from experienced writers and journalists on creating professional tasting notes that will showcase award-winning entrants in Featured Wine promotions on the IWA website and social media feeds throughout the year.

We look forward to seeing our long time friends and welcoming new friends this Fall.

TEXSOM CONFERENCE DATE CHANGE FOR 2021

Due to the challenges of the pandemic the dates have been moved to November this year.

Sunday, November 14th - Tuesday, November 16th 
Host Venue Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas

Additional information such as the schedule, registration opening date, volunteer opportunities and the TEXSOM Best Sommelier Competition application will be announced in the future. The Four Seasons Resort and Club room block will be released upon opening of TEXSOM registration. 

All participants at the TEXSOM Conference must be 21 years of age or older. The TEXSOM Conference is a professional educational event for wine, food & beverage service, and hospitality professionals.

Texsom International Wine Awards added 31 new photos.

We have enjoyed seeing your celebratory posts and promotions for the 2021 IWA medal winners and will post them here over the next several weeks. Each post will list the description and medal win of each entrant featured. We look forward to promoting and supporting all who have shared their success.

TEXSOM on Facebook

It’s been great fun to find entrant promotions to share with all of you. We have seen so much creativity and support for these brands, and it’s an honor to share them. Please consider adding these to your summer festivities. (Part 2)
___________________________________

Rancho Rossa Vineyards, Like a Ball & Chain, Sonoita, Arizona, 2016: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
Rancho Rossa Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Captain Fantastic, Paula's Vineyard, Sonoita, Arizona, 2016: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
Rancho Rossa Vineyards, Syrah, Looks Like Rain, Sarah's Vineyard, Sonoita, Arizona, 2016: Silver Medal
___________________________________
Sacchetto, Fili, Extra Dry, Prosecco DOC, Italy, NV: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
The Grower Project, Albariño, Black Water Draw Vineyard, Terry County, TX, 2020: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
The Grower Project, Rosé, Pinot Meunier, Letkeman Family Vineyard, Gaines County, TX, 2020: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
William Chris Vineyards, Skeleton Key, Proprietor's White, Texas High Plains, TX, 2019: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
William Chris Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Skeleton Key, Texas High Plains, TX, 2019: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
William Chris Vineyards, Sway Rosé, Texas High Plains, TX, NV: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
William Chris Vineyards, Roussanne, La Pradera Vineyards, Texas High Plains, TX, 2020: Judges' Selection Medal
___________________________________
William Chris Vineyards, Skeleton Key, Proprietor's Red, Texas, NV: Silver Medal
___________________________________
William Chris Vineyards, Mourvèdre, Texas High Plains, TX, 2018: Silver Medal
___________________________________
William Chris Vineyards, Pétillant Naturel, Rosé, Méthode Ancestrale, Wild Yeast, Texas, 2019: Bronze Medal ___________________________________
William Chris Vineyards, Blend White, Mary Ruth, Texas, 2020: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
William Chris Vineyards, Rosé, Texas High Plains

It’s been great fun to find entrant promotions to share with all of you. We have seen so much creativity and support for these brands, and it’s an honor to share them. Please consider adding these to your summer festivities. (Part 1)
___________________________________
Coquerel Family Wine Estates, Sauvignon Blanc, Le Petit Coquerel, Walnut Wash Vineyard, Calistoga, CA, 2019: Silver Medal
___________________________________
Ciccone Vineyard & Winery, Tramonto Red, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, 2019: Silver Medal
___________________________________
Ciccone Vineyard & Winery, Cabernet Franc, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, 2017: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
Ciccone Vineyard & Winery, Blush from Pinot Grigio, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, 2020: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
Flambeau Wine, Zinfandel, Flambeaux Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, 2018: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
Flambeau Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, CA, 2017: Platinum Medal
___________________________________
Flambeaux Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Flambeaux Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, 2017: Silver Medal
___________________________________
Flambeaux Wine, Chardonnay, Sangiacomo Vineyards, Sonoma Coast, CA, 2018: Silver Medal
___________________________________
Lost Draw Cellars, Mourvèdre, Texas High Plains, TX, 2018: Platinum Medal
___________________________________
Lost Draw Cellars, Roussanne, La Pradera Vineyard, Texas High Plains, 2019: Silver Medal
___________________________________
Lost Draw Cellars, Sangiovese, Texas, 2019: Silver Medal
___________________________________
Lost Draw Cellars, Tempranillo, Texas High Plains, TX, 2019: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
Lost Draw Cellars, Kindred, Texas High Plains, TX, NV: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
Lost Draw Cellars, Rosé, Texas High Plains, TX, 2018: Bronze Medal

We look forward to seeing our long time friends and welcoming new friends this Fall.

TEXSOM CONFERENCE DATE CHANGE FOR 2021

Due to the challenges of the pandemic the dates have been moved to November this year.

Sunday, November 14th - Tuesday, November 16th 

Host Venue Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas

Additional information such as the schedule, registration opening date, volunteer opportunities and the TEXSOM Best Sommelier Competition application will be announced in the future. 

The Four Seasons Resort and Club room block will be released upon opening of TEXSOM registration. 

All participants at the TEXSOM Conference must be 21 years of age or older.

The TEXSOM Conference is a professional educational event for wine, food & beverage service, and hospitality professionals.

Rootstock Cider & Spirits launched in Texas following their big win at IWA.

Many companies over the years have used their medal wins as an opportunity to expand their market presence. In addition, international producers have entered the competition in the hopes of obtaining relationships with importers and distributors. Entrants do not have to be distributed in Texas in order to enter the competition. If you are a US-based company hoping to add to your portfolio, our results page, which now offers historical results dating back to the 1980s, is a great resource.

Links to the article and IWA results may be found in our bio.

Congratulations to all. We enjoy celebrating with everyone and hope you will seek these award winners for your wine lists, events, and entertaining throughout the year.
___________________________________
Alberto Orte, La Antigua Clásico Reserva, DOCa Rioja, Spain, 2012: Gold Medal
___________________________________
Alberto Orte, Vara y Pulgar, Vino de la Tierra de Cádiz, Spain, 2017: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
Eagles' Landing, Chambourcin, Edg-Clif, Ozark Mountain, Missouri, 2018: Judges' Selection Medal
___________________________________
Eagles' Landing, Traminette, Ozark Mountain, Missouri, 2019: Silver Medal
___________________________________
Eagles' Landing, Vignoles, Ozark Mountain, Missouri, 2020: Bronze Medal Winner
___________________________________
Quinta da Atela, Vinho Tinto Reserva, VR Tejo, Portugal, 2017: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
Silverado Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, SOLO, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, CA, 2015: Gold Medal
___________________________________
Silverado Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, GEO, Coombsville, Napa Valley, CA, 2017: Gold Medal
___________________________________
Soul Squeeze Cellars, Riesling, Rapt, Bluff View Vineyards, Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan, 2016" Judges' Selection Medal
___________________________________
Soul Squeeze Cellars, Pinot Gris, The Good Fight, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, 2018: Silver Medal
___________________________________
Soul Squeeze Cellars, Rosé, The Pearl Sparkling, Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan, 2017: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
Theopolis Vineyards, Theo-Patra's Cuvée Cerise, California, 2019: Gold Medal
___________________________________
Threshold Vineyards, Blanc du Bois, Dry, Texas, 2019: Silver Medal
___________________________________
Threshold Vineyards, Blanc du Bois, Semi-Dry, Texas, 2019: Bronze Medal
___________________________________
Trois Noix, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2017: Silver Medal
___________________________________
Thank you to Olé & Obrigado for celebrating medal wins for Alberto Orte!

TEXSOM on Instagram

We are a leading marketing communications firm. We have earned a reputation for working with top brands, providing cost-effective programs, and developing long-term relationships with key influencers.

We know our audiences and how to work with them. The success of our campaigns is achieved by working with these key gatekeepers to not only gain their support, but convert them into ambassadors for our clients. These relationships make our programs more visible, credible and effective.