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	04/26/2010 4 Gold Medals at WSWA Tasting Vina Casa Tamaya was the big winner with two gold medals for its 2009 Chardonnay and 2008 Syrah Estate Reservas. Rene Merino, Owner and President of the trade organization Wines of Chile, was estatic and very satisfied with the result. "This recognition is a great honor and underscores our constant pursuit of excellence. We have a very talented team and are confident that our best vintages are yet to come." Federico Boxaca, from Bodega Familia Schroeder, whose 2006 Selected Vineyard Malbec also won a gold medal, stated that "this furthers his belief in the quality and potential of the Patago ... read more
	03/15/2010 The Tasting Panel Magazine Selects EcoValley for its Cover EcoValley is excited to announce that it has been selected for the March Cover Story of the Tasting Panel Magazine: www.tastingpanelmag.com. The article highlights the evolution of this small, North Carolina based importer and its diversified Argentine portfolio. "We are very honored to have been recognized by such a relevant industry publication. Being on the cover of a magazine was never a personal goal, but is a great accolade for our young company," says Andrew Noble, VP of Sales and Marketing for EcoValley. < ... read more
	02/22/2010 Newest Addition to Spanish Portfolio Ecosur Group, LLC dba EcoValley is excited to announce the most recent addition to its new Spanish portfolio: Cava Mistinguett. This young, yet elegant Cava, which is the result of a collaborative effort between the importer and producer, is priced to compete in this rapidly growing category. Oriol, the oldest son of the renowned Cava producing Domenech family of Catalonia, who is also the winemaker, is convinced that this Cava will be very well received by the consumer. "We have studied the evolution of Cava category in the US market for several years and ... read more
	02/03/2010 La Puerta Torrontes Receives 88 Points La Puerta Torrontés was selected as one of the top wines in the Argentina Torrontés tasting conducted by the Tasting Panel Magazine (www.tastingpanelmag.com) for its February edition. "We are very excited about this recognition as we feel that our terroir is one of the best for Torrontés in Argentina," explains enthusiastically Valle de la Puerta President Julian Clusellas. EcoValley is also excited about the prospects for Torrontés in 2010 and is confident that sales for this wine will increase. EcoValley Vice President for ... read more
	01/01/2010 Vallformosa Sauvignon Blanc Ecosur Group, LLC dba EcoValley is proud to announce that its Vallformosa Sauvignon Blanc 2008 was given a 93 point rating by the Patterson´s Tasting Panel in its December 2009 edition. Publisher and Executive Editor, Meredith May, also selected this wine to be in the "Publisher's Picks" section, highlighting her favorite wines and spirits of each edition. Luis Montoto, Masia de Vallformosa´s Director of Sales for the Americas, writes that "he is thrilled to have garnered the attention of such a prestigous publications. We strive for excellence and, as a company, are constantly pushin ... read more
	07/31/2009 New Warehouse Facility ECOSUR GROUP, LLC is proud to announce the move into its brand new temperature controlled warehouse facility. After months of transition and "punch lists," the move is finally complete. "We have finally moved all of our equipment and feel very comfortable in our new facility," comments Wayne Miller, VP for Operations. The sale of the original cooling system, used at the old facility, was the only remaining obstacle to close the doors on the original home of ECOSUR GROUP, LLC. "While we are very excited about our new space, I will never forget the place we called home for f ... read more
	02/12/2009 The Best New Wines from Argentina According Stephen Tanzer Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar January/February 2009 edition highlights wine from Argentina. According to Tanzer, "Argentina remains the hottest category of imported wine, thanks largely to a string of favorable vintages and the market's growing thirst for Malbec. Although some flagship bottlings have become expensive, there are outstanding values to be found in every price range." Four wines from the current portfolio were rated and several other wineries, in negotiations for import rights with the EcoValley division, also received high marks. While ... read more
	01/22/2009 ECOSUR is Wine Sponser for the Big Band Bash ECOSUR GROUP, LLC proudly sponsored the Salisbury-Rowan Symphony Society's Big Band Bash January 10, 2009. This exciting evening of music and fellowship is an integral part of the fundraising activities that allow Salisbury to maintain its claim as the smallest Salisbury city in the USA that has its own full-time syphmony. The funds raised during this event will go to support the Salisbury Symphony, a local non-profit organization that provides "fine music and educational opportunities for its citizens." The event was well attended and in the eyes of W ... read more
	12/01/2008 ECOSUR INCORPORATES CHILEAN WINERY INTO ITS PORTFOLIO Tamaya, a producer of fruits and grapes from the Limari Valley in Northern Chile, has reached an agreement with Ecosur to import their wines into the US market, focusing specifically on the Southeast. This is a first for the company and, according to President, Andrew Miller, "we want to make sure that we develop the same solid relationships with our producers in Chile as we have in Argentina." The Limari valley is an upcoming region in Chile and following its model in Argentina, Ecosur wants to not only sell, but also teach the consumer about the country's regions and distinct attributes of the ... read more
	10/20/2008 4TH QUARTER OFF TO A GOOD START: NEW DISTRIBUTORS ECOSUR continues to expand its commercial network and is proud to announce the addition of two new distributors to its network, augmenting the total number of distributors in its commercial network to 45 spread across different 30 states, including Washington, DC. The most recent addition is Flathead Beverage Company in Kalispell, Montana, which will take adavantage of our West Coast warehouse facility and will direct with our Northwest Broker, Kurt Lohmann to continue gaining market share with our La Puerta line in this region of the country. On the other coast, Opici Wine Company of CT also inc ... read more
	10/08/2008 Progress Continues on New Warehouse Facility ECOSUR GROUP, LLC is pleased with the progress that has been made on its new warehouse facility. The new warehouse is located in the Circle M Industrial Park and conveniently located to Interstate 85. This facility will double the current warehouse size as well as incorporate a space for a new retail venture, Cork and Barrel. It will increase Ecosur's logistics capacity, accompanying its continued strong growth, as well as allow it to expand its parallel service business. The entir ... read more
	09/22/2008 FLD Tempranillo Selected as a PLCB General Listing Wine ECOSUR and its marketing partner, Laird and Company of NJ, are pleased to announce the recent general listing of Finca La Daniela Tempranillo in the PLCB (Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board) system. The initial distribution will be 225 stores with expansion to 350 by the end of the year. All parties are excited about the opportunity and confident that this brand will be a success. Ecosur would like to personally thank Jeff Hummer for his hardwork and commitment to this project.
	08/08/2008 Final Push 2008: New Distributors As ECOSUR and ECOVALLEY finish the pivotal 3rd Quarter, new distributors are added and important line extensions have occurred in several key markets, ensuring a great start for the last three months of 2008. This latest expansion includes hardworking distributors in the Northeast, Mid-West and West Coast. Some of the new distributors and brands that they now carry are: Illinois: Nine4Nine- Antigua Cava and Donaria Massachusetts: < ... read more
	07/25/2008 1st Semester Numbers Look Good: New Distributors Ecosur Group and Ecovalley, Ecosur's joint venture with Valle de la Puerta winery of La Rioja, Argentina, have been hard at work expanding their presence throughout the US market. In the first half of the year, case volume sales were up 40% compared to 2007 and all indicators suggest that this trend should continue during the second half of 2008. In addition to augmenting its sales, new partnerships have been formed with hardworking distributors in the Northeast, Mid-West and West Coast. Some of the new distributors and brands that they no ... read more
	06/27/2008 Michael Duffy Moves On Michael Duffy, who has been working with Ecosur Group in an internship capacity covering various roles since October of 2007, will be leaving the company to venture out on his own as of July of this year. The internship, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was designed to offer experience in running an international wine importer, and was successful in that role. During his brief time Michael wore the hats of Accounts Receivable, Website manager, News Editor, Sales administrator, PR manager and more. read more
	05/23/2008 Nantucket Wine Festival As summer arrives to our northern shores, wine events focus more on the usual vacation spots near the water. Such was the focus of the Nantucket Wine Festival, a four day event from May 14th-18th that utilized Nantucket Island's historic harbor area. A precursor to Memorial Day, this event is not only a harbinger to summer but a truly fine wine extravaganza with winery dinners and gala evenings. David Haley, Ecosur's New England broker, was instrumental in having the La Puerta, Camaleon an ... read more
	02/22/2008 La Puerta Honored at Argentina Wine Awards La Puerta winery's 2006 Decimo Aniversario Reserva Bonarda was awarded the trophy for best Bonarda at the The Second Annual Argentina Wine Awards the 21st of February. The results came after a week-long series of tastings conducted by well-known wine professionals at the Park Hyatt in Mendoza. 478 wines were tasted in all, but only four received a trophy, marking them the best example for their particular variety or blend. Of the 478 wines, 36 received Gold Medals, 121 received Silver and 179 Bronze. The list of tasters was illustrious, including Masters of Wine, journalists and winemaker ... read more
	09/03/2007 High Marks for Humberto Barberis 93 Points - August/September Edition The 2004 vintage of Humberto Barberis Gran Reserva Malbec was rated 93 Points in the August/September edition of the Wine News Magazine. “Big Ticket Reds-Chile and Argentina pick up steam,” the magazine’s cover story, highlights the evolution of the wi ... read more