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Review: Chateau Montelena Estate Zinfandel 2015

February 27, 2020

VinePair featured the Chateau Montelena Estate Zinfandel 2015 in a recent review, categorized for anyone looking to please a crowd, bring to a steak dinner or “treat yo’self.” Noting that […]

Review: Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

February 27, 2020

VinePair has featured the Chateau Montelena 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in its latest review. The writer starts out with some context for this write up, suggesting “these days Cali […]

The Chemist of Wine – An Interview with Gary Farrell’s Theresa Heredia

February 27, 2020

Paper City Magazine, the definitive source for fashion, food, home and lifestyle news in Texas, sits down with Gary Farrell Vineyard’s winemaker Theresa Heredia to talk all things Russian River Valley! Wine writes […]

Decanter’s Top New Zealand Organic Wines to Try

February 27, 2020

Decanter’s David Longfield investigates the growing organics moment in New Zealand, and picks Dog Point Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2017 as a top example to try. Decanter reports that even New Zealand, […]

Wine Weirdos on 2017 Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir

February 28, 2020

Popular Youtubers, Wine Weridos, recently reviewed the 2017 Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir in their short tasting segment. The pair loved the wine and described it as “everything that is beautiful […]

Review: Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2017

March 2, 2020

VinePair reviewed the Gary Farrell Winery 2017 Russian River Selection Pinot Noir, awarding it with an “A” rating. The write up offers high praise, explaining, “This is how it’s done! […]

Review: Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

March 2, 2020

VinePair awarded the Gary Farrell Winery 2016 Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir with an “A+” rating, declaring that “it is one of the most beautiful Pinot Noir wines from America currently […]

Why Now Is the Best Time to Drink Aged California Wines

March 3, 2020

Robb Report contributor Ted Loos published a story about how older vintages of California Cabernet Sauvignons are having a moment, especially the lower alcohol styles from Napa produced before 1990, […]

A Different Take on 2018 in Burgundy

March 4, 2020

Wine Spectator senior editor and lead taster for Burgundy, Bruce Sanderson, writes of his recent trip to France where he visited boutique negociant Lucien Le Moine to check out the […]

The Most Beautiful Wineries in Napa Valley

March 4, 2020

Sonoma Magainze, an award-winning publication that celebrates the Sonoma landscape and lifestyle, names Chateau Montelena one of the most beautiful wineries in the Napa Valley. Home to over 400 wineries, the competition is […]

Review: Gary Farrell Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2017

March 5, 2020

Terroirist reviewed the Gary Farrell Winery 2017 Olivet Lane Chardonnay, awarding it with a 92 Point rating. The wine has much to offer, the review details “Wow, what a pretty, […]

Masseto: James Suckling’s Winery of the Decade

March 5, 2020

Starting of the new year strong, James Suckling has named Masseto to be the winery of the decade. Over the past two decades, Masseto has been dedicated, with razor-sharp focus, to creating a legendary expression […]

Ponzi Vineyards: Fifty Years of Original Oregon

March 9, 2020

Dallas Wine Chick, Melanie Ofenloch, had the opportunity to meet with Ponzi Vineyards Founder Dick Ponzi, President Anna Maria Ponzi and Winemaker Luisa Ponzi in Texas for a special 50th anniversary […]

Hooray for Chardonnay: A Global Guide to the World’s Best Bottles

March 9, 2020

Wine Enthusiast included Chateau Montelena in an article that explores some of the greatest expressions of Chardonnay in the world. The Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay is noted as one […]

Champagne and Potato Chips

March 9, 2020

Washington Examiner columnist Eric Felten’s latest column explores the always satisfying pairing of Champagne and potato chips, inspired by a scene in The Seven Year Itch. While the image of […]

10 Best Wineries and Vineyards to Sip and Swirl in Napa Valley

March 11, 2020

USA Today’s popular 10 Best syndicate highlighted 10 of the best places to visit in Napa Valley, including Chateau Montelena. The winery earned the #2 spot on the list, and […]

Weekend Wine Notes

March 11, 2020

Bigger Than Your Head blogger Frederic Koeppel highlighted the Gary Farrell Winery 2017 Russian River Selection Pinot Noir in a recent post, awarding it an “excellent” rating. His detailed description […]

New Releases from California

March 11, 2020

Forbes columnist Tom Hyland featured Gary Farrell Winery in his latest column on new California releases, describing the winery as “one of my favorite producers of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir […]

Top South American Chardonnay Under $25

March 11, 2020

Decanter columnist and MW Peter Richards featured Errazuriz in his latest feature on top quality and value Chardonnays from South America. Richards references that the overall standard of Chilean Chardonnay has […]

The Californian wine producers every collector wants to have in their cellar

March 12, 2020

Christie’s auction house published a story highlighting some of the most coveted wines from California that collectors seek out, leading with Chateau Montelena in the #1 spot. The piece accurately explains […]