Last week I had the long overdue pleasure of spending some time in Napa Valley. It was a short trip but a special one. And well-timed too, with much of the North East covered in snow and slush. Special thanks to Somerston Estate in St. Helena and brand Ambassador Ben Brenner for…
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Hillside Select: Napa Vintner Sues Angwin Winery Over Name
Napa Valley vintner Shafer Vineyards recently filed suit against Angwin, California winery owner, Mike Beatty (doing business as Howell Mountains Vineyards) for use of the term Hillside Select on its wine. Shafer Vineyards—who according to the USPTO database registered the mark Hillside Select in January 1990—alleges Mr. Beatty used the Napa Valley vintner’s registered…