Double Forte

The Double Forte design team spent last week in San Diego supporting an annual client kick-off meeting and even made time to see the pandas at the San Diego Zoo!

A great few days of inspiration, collaboration and celebrating the start of another year.

A sweet stop at NC State University! ❤️🥤
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Torani’s Treat Truck pop-up came to Raleigh last week to serve up custom drinks, sample new flavors and bring the community together for two days of delicious treats.
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Thanks to everyone who joined us and made this event so special!

Double Forte client Torani took on NYC last week! 🗽⁠
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We joined Torani CEO, Melanie Dulbecco, for a media tour where she shared the latest on the company’s growth, her leadership strategy, and the next big trends in flavor innovation.⁠
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From podcast interviews to newsroom visits, it was a great few days connecting with top business media and helping bring the Torani story to life.⁠
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Excited to see our client Tangent, part of the WX Brands portfolio, featured in Food & W**e in a story highlighting Albariño as one of the best white w**e values to drink right now!

W**emaker Rob Takigawa shared how Tangent’s Edna Valley vineyard, located five miles from the Pacific Ocean, helps preserve acidity while developing bright flavors. The w**e is fermented without oak or malolactic fermentation to keep it fresh and expressive of its terroir.

Read the full story here: https://www.foodandw**e.com/albarino-best-white-w**e-value-12126657

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If You Love Sauvignon Blanc, This Affordable European White Should Be on Your Radar No matter how you spell it, crisp, high-acid Albariño or Alvarinho offers bright fruit, refreshing minerality, and impressive aging potential, with standout bottles that are some of the best values in the w**e shop. Here are our favorite affordable bottles from Portugal, Spain, and the U.S., starti...

Established in Oregon's Willamette Valley in 1989, Domaine Serene W**ery has built a reputation for crafting award-winning, Burgundian-style w**es. ⁠
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The w**ery was recognized at this year's Decanter World W**e Awards, where its 2023 'Aspect' Pinot Noir received "Best in Show" and received 97 points. ⁠
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See what the w**ery's Vice President of W**emaking & Viticulture Michael Fay had to say about receiving this honor: https://www.decanter.com/decanter-awards/oregon-and-washington-w**es-reach-new-peaks-at-2026-dwwa/

Fall in the Midwest is in full swing! Our Double Forte team members spent last week in Wisconsin and Minnesota for in-person meetings and a successful event with Ferguson's Orchards.

Autumn is in the air across the Midwest, and Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest is officially in full swing for the 2026 season! 🍎🍂

Kristin Haubrich of Twin Cities Live joined co-owner Andy Ferguson at the orchard to highlight all the fall fun visitors can enjoy, from apple picking to seasonal activities and more.

Check out the full segment here:
https://kstp.com/tcl/apple-orchards-to-visit-near-the-twin-cities/

Apple Orchard’s to visit near the Twin Cities Fall is officially here and that means it's time to grab a basket and head to the orchard because apple picking season in Minnesota is on!

Say goodbye to summer with a glass in hand. 🍷☀️

Whether you're wrapping up the season with a backyard BBQ, one last beach day or a laid-back dinner with friends, our w**e clients Bogle, Tangent and San Simeon offer the perfect selection of w**es for late summer enjoyment.

Learn more in Robin Barr Sussman's latest article for Texas Lifestyle Magazine. Here’s to soaking up the last days of summer!

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Say Goodbye to Summer with Labor Day Festivities—and Don’t Forget the W**e! Explore the best Labor Day w**e options for every occasion, from casual sips to elevated dinners and barbecues.

A great pour and an even better story! 🍷

Our client, Dutcher Crossing W**ery, was featured in Tasting Table’s roundup of "12 New Sauvignon Blanc Bottles Worth Trying in 2026" for its inaugural 2024 'Lee Reserve' Sauvignon Blanc.

Inspired by proprietor Debra Mathy’s great-nephew, Lee, the w**e was praised for its elegance and balance, with notes of ripe citrus, green apple and soft herbs.

We love seeing Dutcher Crossing recognized for a w**e rooted in family, personality and the beauty of Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley.

Read the full story here: https://www.tastingtable.com/2235382/best-new-sauvignon-blanc-bottles-2026/

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12 New Sauvignon Blanc Bottles Worth Trying In 2026 - Tasting Table Sauvignon blanc is known for its zesty character, and if you're a fan of these lively, aromatic w**es, we know the best labels released in 2026.

Fall is just around the corner and Ferguson's Orchards kicked off the season by re-opening its four Minnesota and Wisconsin locations on August 15!

Andy Ferguson, co-owner of Ferguson's Orchards, spoke with reporter Terry Prude to give WQOW the scoop on what visitors can expect at their trip to the orchard this year.

https://www.wqow.com/video/fergusons-reopens-for-fall-2026/video_a5147e74-7138-5894-8672-d70a444c68f4.html

Ferguson's reopens for fall 2026 On August 15th, Fergurson's Orchard is reopening to bring in a very strong fall.