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A onetime penny stock trader tried to build a wine empire. The result: a vintage financial mess. Joel (Jake) Shapiro's master plan for building a great wine company was to borrow other people's...
Dec 20, 2007 · In 2005, former CEO Joel "Jake" Shapiro told Wine Spectator, "I think we can double or triple Viansa's sales over the next 36 months." Those plans were never realized and after investments like a joint venture with Kirkland Ranch Winery in Napa collapsed, 360 Global found itself overextended, Bryan said.
Jan 19, 2004 · JAKE SHAPIRO is Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Knightsbridge Fine Wines, Inc., an internationally-based wine producer and distributor.
Jun 29, 2005 · Its total production is currently 150,000 cases, but CEO Joel "Jake" Shapiro said plans call for expanding to 500,000 cases within three years. The company was attracted to Viansa, Shapiro said, by its strong wine club sales and its location along one of Northern California's most active wine-tourism routes.
Nov 25, 2023 · Figuring out the best wine ratings means not only identifying reputable reviewers you can trust, but finding wine critics whose taste and palate most aligns with yours. Alongside with what you can find online, here’s how to vet your local sommelier and wine buyers.
Nov 16, 2022 · The list represents the fruit of multiple rounds of sampling, and showcases 50 of the finest bottles to buy right now. Read on for VinePair’s 50 best wines of 2022. 50. Goose Ridge Revelation ...
Nov 17, 2021 · All wines on this list have been tasted and reviewed by VinePair’s tasting panel, which compiled an initial list of their favorite wines of 2021, then pared it down to 50 based on quality,...
