Categories – Bonfort’s

My Favorite Neighbor Releases New WIne, Harvey & Harriet

My Favorite Neighbor Vineyards of Booker Winery has released a new wine, Harvey & Harriet. Officially released earlier this month, the 2017 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon blend is the latest addition to the range of premium wines in the leading Paso… Read the rest

8 Tips On Starting A Spirits Brand

In 2015, Jan and Marsh Mohktari risked it all to start the Golden State Distillery, with their first spirit being Gray Whale Gin. Going into this new venture neither Jan nor Marsh had a background in distilling or the spirits industry, but they dove… Read the rest

4 Cocktails To Upsell National Vodka Day

It’s almost National Vodka Day (October 4th) and that means upselling customers with cocktails that provide a celebratory feel, and sense of occasion. Mark your chalkboards, adjust your cocktail list and add on a little extra effort to increase sales… Read the rest

Champagne Harvest Begins!

The Champagne region of France has announced the start dates for the 2019 harvest, with villages commencing harvest gradually beginning this week and into next week. The start dates vary by each village and grape varietal, ensuring that every plot is… Read the rest

Why Sell Organic?

Alcohol is not where you go when trying to sell healthy products. This is true. However, that doesn’t mean we should tar all spirits with the same brush. Without doubt some spirits are murkier, poorly-made, and full of leftover chemicals that lead to… Read the rest

Wine Industry Looks To Millennials For Growth

Wine Access, a leading online direct-to-consumer wine retailer, announced today the findings of a recent internal study of sales data that shows Generation X holds greater immediate purchasing potential than Millennials, despite greater industry focu… Read the rest

Beaulieu Vineyard Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Georges de Latour

Beaulieu Vineyard has celebrated numerous milestones since founder, Georges de Latour and his wife Fernande, landed in Rutherford in 1900. This week, Beaulieu Vineyard will mark another significant milestone with the official celebration of the winer… Read the rest

Caza Matias Releases Two New Expressions

The Sazerac Company, in close partnership with Casa San Matias, just released two new expressions of Los Vecinos del Campo Mezcal to accompany the first expression released at the end of 2018. The newest expressions are named Ensamble No. 1 and Tobal… Read the rest

Clyde May Gave A Damn

In our series, Made in America, we look at various alcohol brands that have become, or are becoming, icons in their category. How relevant is it to be an American brand in any consumer category and what does it matter? We love alcohol products, from… Read the rest

Wine of The Week: Domaine de Cala Rose 92 Points

Joachim Splichal has been a master chef for years, helming one of Los Angeles’ most iconic restaurants, Patina, and he currently oversees 65 restaurants worldwide. So perhaps it should not be a surprise that he has turned to making his own wine from… Read the rest

A Chilean Bargain: 2017 Bicicleta

Chile has emerged as one of the world’s leading producers of Pinot Noir. As a notably fickle grape, Pinot Noir has seemingly found its sweet spot within the cooler climates of the region. Located in Chimbarongo, just in the midst of the Colchagua Val… Read the rest

The Sangiacomo Family Honors 50 years Of Heritage Block Chardonnay

Planted in 1969 by the second generation of the family, July 16 marks the 50th anniversary of the original block (“Heritage Block”) of Green Acres Vineyard – the first vineyard planted by the Sangiacomo Family. What began as an idea to evolve the fam… Read the rest

Odom Brings Founders to Hawaii

Founders Brewing Co. has partnered with Odom Hawaii – of the Odom Group and the GAB network of wholesalers – to bring its beer to the Aloha State. This marks the 50th state of distribution and successfully completes nationwide coverage fo… Read the rest

Bordeaux Wine Council’s Names Bernard Farges New President

The CIVB (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux), the leading French wine trade association, held its General Assembly recently. Its members, including 25 winegrowers (designated by the Fédération des Grands Vins de Bordeaux) and 25 négociant… Read the rest

Epic Steak’s Petra Polakovicova Talks Summer Wines

With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to branch out and encourage customers to try some crisp, refreshing wines recommended by Petra Polakovicova, Wine Director at San Francisco’s only waterfront steakhouse, EPIC Steak. Below, Petra shares… Read the rest