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...
10 Eco-Friendly Alcohol Brands to Know, and What Makes Them Sustainable
June 19, 2020
Business Insider features Dog Point Vineyards in their latest publication highlighting sustainable alcohol brands. The New Zealand based winery not only proudly has the largest number of organic vineyards, but...
Italy's New Normale
June 19, 2020
As summer progresses and nations around the globe begin to lift their quarantine restrictions, restaurants have thankfully reopened their doors. Wine Spectator's Robert Camuto reports on Italy's New Normale dinning...
The 16 Best Wines of the Year
June 18, 2020
Leading luxury publication Robb Report included two gems from the VINTUS portfolio in its annual Best of the Best issue, Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2008 and Masseto 2015. In comparison...
Ponzi Vineyards Celebrates 50 Years of Innovative Winemaking in Oregon
June 16, 2020
Anna Maria Ponzi, second generation vintner for Ponzi Vineyards, chatted with blogger Wine with Wanda about Ponzi's 50th anniversary in her latest Instagram Live Session. The two cover a lot:...
10 Top-Rated Cabernet Francs from Around the World Worth Seeking Out
June 12, 2020
Decanter's regional editor, Georgina Hindle, reports that "outside of the Loire, Cabernet Franc often gets overlooked for the 'other' Cabernet, but this light, fresh and juicy grape is proving its...
8 Delicious Rosés To Splurge On For National Rosé Day
June 12, 2020
In preparation for this Saturday's National Rosé Day, Hollywood Life recommends 8 Delicious Rosés to splurge on -after all, it is the unofficial drink of the summer! Reporter Ali Stagnitta...
Houston's Best Restaurant Deals for National Rosé Day
June 12, 2020
Texas's Paper City Magazine, the definitive source for fashion, food, home and lifestyle news, reports on the best deals in Houston for the upcoming National Rosé Day so that you...