First taste: Bollinger PN VZ 15 – first new cuvée in over 10 years
July 14, 2020
Decanter featured the launch of Bollinger PN VZ15 in a dedicated story, highlighting how it is the first new cuvée to join the House's permanent range in over 10 years....
Nine of Wine Enthusiast's Top Chardonnays from France and California
July 10, 2020
Wine Enthusiast features the Gary Farrell 2017 Olivet Lane Chardonnay and Domaine Chanson 2018 Clos des Mouches Beaune Premier Cru in its recent article highlighting the top chardonnays from both...
$15 Wines that Taste Like $50: New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs
July 10, 2020
James Suckling features Dog Point Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2018 in its recent feature highlighting the best price performing Sauvingon Blancs from New Zealand. Suckling reports that, generally speaking, Sauvignon Blanc...
Beyond Burger Reds
July 10, 2020
The Press Democract reports on the quiet revolution playing out on grills across America: plant-based burgers. According to Marketwatch, the meat-alternative burgers are on the rise, with most people who...
Shanken News Daily News Briefs
July 09, 2020
Shanken News Daily included the announcement of Champagne Bollinger PN VZ15 in its daily newsletter covering exclusive industry news. The team reported: "Champagne Bollinger has announced PN VZ15, the first...
Why You Should Restock Your Wine Cellar Right Now—And What You Should Stock It With
July 09, 2020
Worth featured Chateau Montelena in an article about restocking your depleted quarantine wine cellar. The writer interviewed Winemaker Matt Crafton for his recommendations on how to go about doing this....
A Solo Traveler's Guide to Napa Valley
July 02, 2020
Conde Nast Traveler included Chateau Montelena in an article covering the best places to visit on a trip to Napa in the wake of COVID. The winery is a recommended...
An American Icon: Chateau Montelena
July 02, 2020
The Aspen Times featured Chateau Montelena in a feature story covering the history of the winery and includes an interview with Winemaker Matt Crafton. The piece highlights everything from the...
Theresa Heredia Of Gary Farrell Winery On ‘Capturing The Essence Of Place’
July 02, 2020
Forbes Magazine highlights Gary Farrell Winery for their innovation during the COVID-19 restrictions, as the winery offers unique virtual tastings. The sessions, lead by Estate Sommeliers, are designed to lead...
Our Favorite Champagne on the Market Right Now
June 30, 2020
Departures has published a roundup of their favorite champagnes to enjoy. Why? Contributor Jonah Flicker explains it pretty perfectly: "There’s just something about champagne that just seems to make people...
Ponzi Vineyards, Fifty Years Of Passion
June 26, 2020
Santé, a magazine dedicated to all things food, wine and spirits, spotlights Ponzi Vineyards for their 50th anniversary in Oregon's Willamette Valley. In 1970 Dick and Nancy Ponzi purchases 20...
Allison Levine Please the Palate: A World of Sparkling Wines
June 26, 2020
Allison Levine, owner of Please the Plate, freelance writer, and host of the podcast Wine Soundtrack USA, provides a most helpful guide to all things sparkling wines. While most consumers...
Gary Farrell Grower Stories - Hallberg Vineyard
June 26, 2020
Enjoy this video, providing an overview of Gary Farrell Winery's partnership with Hallberg Vineyard in the Green Valley neighborhood of Russian River Valley. This vineyard is a source for the...
Gary Farrell Grower Stories - Olivet Lane
June 26, 2020
Enjoy this video, providing an overview of Gary Farrell Winery's partnership with Olivet Lane Vineyard in the Santa Rosa Plains neighborhood of Russian River Valley. This vineyard is a source...
Gary Farrell Harvest Part Two - At the Winery
June 26, 2020
Gary Farrell Winery making wine from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wine grapes in Russian River Valley. Part 2 of 2, "At the Winery" showcases the exceptional winemaking process during harvest....
Gary Farrell Harvest Part One - In the Vineyards
June 26, 2020
Gary Farrell Winery harvesting Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wine grapes in Russian River Valley. Part 1 of 2, "In the Vineyards" showcases a night harvest at Bacigalupi Vineyard. [embed]https://vimeo.com/415545555#t=36s[/embed] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHaUf_hBxxc&feature=youtu.be
Next Round: Chateau Montelena Winemaker Matt Crafton on Reopening Napa
June 25, 2020
Vinepair featured Chateau Montelena in an episode of their "Next Round" podcast series. The segment highlighted an interview with Winemaker Matt Crafton as he discussed Montelena's reopening plans, navigating reservation-only tastings...
Oregon Gains Two Wine Appellations
June 25, 2020
Wine Spectator reports that Oregon has gained two new wine appellations: Laurelwood District and Tualatin Hills. Both AVAs are located in the northwest corner of the Willamette Valley, with Laurelwood...
Vineyard Manager Wine Career Tips
June 25, 2020
Wine Enthusiast interviewed Miguel Ortiz, Vineyard Manager of Ponzi Vineyards, about his role at the winery and how others can follow in his footsteps of becoming a vineyard manager. He...
Vintage Retrospective: The 2001 Napa Valley Cabernets
June 25, 2020
Stephen Tanzer, critic and editor at Vinous Media, recently published his second Napa Valley Retrospective of 2020, this time focusing on the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignons. Wedged between the three cool...