7/19/2004

Wines & Vines Purchased by Sonoma Publisher

Wine Business Publishing News
Wines & Vines magazine, calls itself 'The Authoritative Voice of the Grape and Wine Industry since 1919'. That voice has been acquired by Sonoma-based Wine Communications Group, publisher of the Wine Business Insider and Wine Business Monthly industry publications.

Wines & Vines, with offices in San Rafael, will continue under the leadership of Managing Editor Tina Caputo (a Chronicle Wine section contributor) and associate editor Larry Walker. Chet Klingensmith, who has been with the publication for the last seven years, assumes the position of publisher, previously held by Dottie Kubota-Cordery.

Wines & Vines, which is published monthly, also publishes an Annual Directory/Buyer's Guide, which includes a comprehensive listing of bonded wineries in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Sales terms were not disclosed.


Full article: SFGate.com - Wines & Vines plucked by Sonoma publisher

No comments: