Tag Archives: Chile Wine

More on the Loss of Billington Wines

Posted on May 31, 2009 by

In the fallout over the demise of Billington Wines, there is at least some good news: Alfredo Bartholomaus, the company€™s founder and a joyful bon vivant, will not be slipping away into full retirement just yet. Leonardo LoCascio, president of … Continue reading →

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The Recession Claims Billington

Posted on May 26, 2009 by

The recession has taken a bite out of the Washington, D.C., wine community with the recent demise of Billington Wines, the Springfield, Va.-based company that helped put South American wines on U.S. dinner tables. Billington closed its doors May 15, … Continue reading →

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