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OCT OBER NEWS CALIFORNIA San Diego Chargers kick off a Cabernet The San Diego Chargers teamed up with winemaker Anthony Bell of 15,000-case Bell Wine Cellars, Yountville, to release a limited edition Cabernet Sauvignon for the Chargers' 50-year anniversary. Char- gers Legacy 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, retailing at $24.99, is available online, at stores in the San Diego area and during home games at Qualcomm Stadium. Visit: chargers.com/wine. Robledo becomes primary owner of Black Coyote Wines Black Coyote Wines, the 900-case Napa producer, announced Van- essa Robledo as its majority owner and CEO. Robledo was named president of Black Coyote Wines in 2008. During her tenure, the winery in- creased its market presence and more than doubled its production and wine sales. Visit: blackcoyotewines.com. Fiji Water acquires Landmark Vineyards Fiji Water, the Los Angeles-based bottled water importer, has purchased 25,000-case Landmark Vineyards in Kenwood. Wine- making and hospitality operations are planned to continue in the present location. Winemaker Greg Stach will carry on manage- ment of the Landmark program. Demeter Group, San Francisco- based investment bank, advised on the transaction on behalf of Landmark Vineyards. Visit: landmarkwine.com. New board helms Zinfandel Advocates & Producers Zinfandel Advocates & Producers, Rough & Ready, has an- nounced its new board of directors for 2011-13. The new president is Robert Biale of Robert Biale Vineyards, Napa; vice president is Mark Vernon of Ridge Vineyards, Cu- pertino; secretary is Chris Leamy of Terra d'Oro Winery, Sierra Foothills; treasurer is John Hanhauser of Virgil's Vineyard, Napa. Biale's term began July 1 and will con- tinue through June 30, 2012. Visit: zinfandel.org. Sonoma Wine Co. selects Loopstra The 2 million-case Sonoma Wine Co., Graton, named Scott Loopstra director of operations of its American Can- yon facility. Loopstra's appointment follows a company- wide expansion and reorganization initiative. Loop- stra's wine career spans 27 years—he was most recently director of operations at Vintage Wine Estates for 15,000- case Grove Street Winery. Visit: sonomawineco.com. Ren Acquisition Inc. acquires Renwood Ren Acquisition Inc., a privately owned company, has purchased 110,000-case Renwood Winery in Plymouth. Dave Crippen will remain in place as head wine- maker with Carlos Pulenta, an Argentinean wine industry vet- eran, acting as the primary wine consultant. Visit: renwood.com. NORTHWEST Washington state promotes wine in India Winemakers from Washington state launched a marketing campaign in India during Sep- tember. Winemakers hosted a series of trade tastings and winemaker dinners in Mumbai and Delhi featuring more than 75 wines. The free, invitation-only events targeted In- dia's leading food and beverage profession- als, hoteliers, restaurateurs and importers. Visit: washingtonwine.org. 40 Knots New winery alights on Vancouver Island Proprietors Bill and Michal Montgomery recently opened the cel- lar doors of 40 Knots, Comox, B.C. Natasha Ponich is the wine- 22 Wines & Vines OCTOBeR 2011