Davis Bynum Wines Celebrates 50 Years with Exclusive Anniversary Wine Collection

HEALDSBURG, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 31, 2025--

Davis Bynum Wines, a pioneering force in Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, proudly announces the release of its 50th Anniversary Wine Collection. This limited-edition series pays tribute to Davis Bynum’s groundbreaking legacy and the iconic vineyards that helped shape the Russian River Valley wine region.

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The 50th Anniversary Collection marks Davis Bynum’s most exclusive release to date - featuring small-lot wines sourced from legendary vineyards with deep historical ties to founder Davis Bynum. Each wine in the collection tells a unique story, honoring the innovative spirit of Davis and the multi-generational farming families of Sonoma County.

"This collection is a true love letter to the Russian River Valley and to Davis Bynum’s enduring vision," says Greg Morthole, Winemaker for Davis Bynum Winery. "We crafted these wines to showcase the incredible sense of place and history found in these vineyards. They are elegant, expressive, intentionally made wines, representing the pinnacle of the Russian River Valley’s legacy."

The collection includes:

"These wines are for those who appreciate coveted vineyards, and the delicious grapes they produce," adds Anthony ‘AC’ Capobianco, SVP of Global Sales & Marketing for Rodney Strong Wine Estates. "We expect this exclusive collection to sell out quickly, as these wines are not available in stores or restaurants – only direct from our winery. This is a rare opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to acquire truly special bottles that celebrate our rich heritage."

The Davis Bynum 50th Anniversary Wine Collection is available online. Due to the extremely limited production, consumers and buyers are encouraged to inquire promptly.

About Rodney Strong Wine Estates

Rodney Strong Wine Estates is a family-owned wine company that includes Rodney Strong Vineyards, Davis Bynum Wines, and ROWEN Wine Company. Rodney Strong Wine Estates sustainably farms twelve estate vineyards and produces wines from Sonoma County’s finest appellations – Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley, Chalk Hill, Knights Valley, and the Sonoma Coast. Rodney Strong Vineyards was founded in 1959 by Sonoma County wine pioneer Rodney D. Strong as the 13th bonded winery in the county. The company aspires to conserve and protect the environment in all its operations through sustainable practices, solar power, and fish-friendly farming. The Klein family, a fourth generation California farming family, entered the wine business with the purchase of Rodney Strong Vineyards in 1989. Learn more at www.RodneyStrong.com

Davis Bynum Wines Celebrates 50 Years with Exclusive Anniversary Wine Collection

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker the Trump administration says has ties to Venezuela, coming as part of a broader U.S. effort to take control of the South American country’s oil.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote Thursday on social media, “Motor Tanker Veronica had previously passed through Venezuelan waters, and was operating in defiance of President Trump’s established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean.”

A social media post from U.S. Southern Command on the capture said that Marines and sailors launched from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to make the capture while Noem’s post noted that, like in previous raids, a U.S. Coast Guard tactical team conducted the boarding and seizure.

Noem posted a brief video that appeared to show part of the ship’s capture. The black-and-white footage showed helicopters hovering over the deck of a merchant vessel while armed troops dropped down on the deck by rope.

The Veronica is the sixth tanker that has been seized by U.S. forces as part of the effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to control the production, refining and global distribution of Venezuela’s oil products, and the fourth since the U.S. ouster of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise nighttime raid almost two weeks ago.

Noem, in her social media post, said that the raid was carried out with “close coordination with our colleagues” in the military as well as the State and Justice departments.

“Our heroic Coast Guard men and women once again ensured a flawlessly executed operation, in accordance with international law,” Noem added.

This story has been corrected to show the Veronica is the fourth, not the third, tanker seized by U.S. forces since Maduro's capture.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a press conference, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks at a news conference at Harry Reid International Airport, Nov. 22, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill, File)