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Browse the most recent news, information and activities from our producers.

La Landonne: Promise & Rebirth in Côte-Rôtie

April 10, 2020

In his recent Rhône Valley Feature, Guildsomm writer Bruce Wiatrak writes of the legendary La Landonne vineyard. The feature is largely centered around the work the Guigal family has done […]

Behind The Scenes With Denis Bunner

April 10, 2020

Champagne Bollinger’s Deputy Chef de Cave, Denis Bunner, filmed a 5 minute video that delves into the almost unimaginable level of detail that goes into blending the maison’s flagship wine, […]

These California Wineries Are Hosting Virtual Wine Tastings

April 10, 2020

The Smithsonian Magazine explains that “sheltering in place doesn’t mean you have to give up the best of wine country’s offerings,” including those offered by Gary Farrell Winery. The publication […]

Winemaker Theresa Heredia on the 2016 Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir

April 13, 2020

Gary Farrell winemaker Theresa Heredia gives her tasting notes on the 2016 Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir.

Winemaker Theresa Heredia on the 2017 Olivet Lane Chardonnay

April 13, 2020

Gary Farrell winemaker Theresa Heredia gives her tasting notes on the 2017 Olivet Lane Vineyard Chardonnay.

Winemaker Theresa Heredia on the 2017 Russian River Selection Pinot Noir

April 13, 2020

Gary Farrell winemaker Theresa Heredia gives her tasting notes on the 2017 Russian River Selection Pinot Noir.

Winemaker Theresa Heredia on the 2017 Russian River Selection Chardonnay

April 13, 2020

Gary Farrell winemaker Theresa Heredia gives her tasting notes on the 2017 Russian River Selection Chardonnay.

Standout Wines that Showcase the Delicious Power of Single-Vineyard Varietals

April 13, 2020

The Robb Report, the ultimate luxury-lifestyle magazine, included the 2017 Gary Farrell Olivet Lane Chardonnay in its recent feature dedicated to showcasing standout single-vineyard varietal wines. Winemaker Theresa Heredia of Gary […]

Napa’s Most Hard-To-Get Wines Will Soon Be Easy to Buy Online – for Two Days

April 14, 2020

Robb Report is spreading the news that the Napa Valley Vintners are hosting a two-day Open The Cellar sale, featuring “250-plus wines from more than 150 producers, many of which […]

Wine of the Week: Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2016

April 15, 2020

Forbes contributor Brian Freedman featured Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2016 in his current “Wines of the Week” column. He opens up the description of this wine by stating it “is a […]

“Open the Cellar” Sale, According to Our Wine Editor

April 15, 2020

Food & Wine highlighted the Napa Valley Vintners’ “Open The Cellar” sale that is going on through Wednesday evening. As more than 250 wines from more than 150 producers are […]

50 Years of Family Winemaking at Ponzi Vineyards

April 16, 2020

Travel Oregon published a comprehensive history of Ponzi Vineyards, in honor of the winery’s milestone 50 year anniversary. The piece chronicles how Dick and Nancy Ponzi founded the winery in […]

Behind The Scenes With Denis Bunner

April 17, 2020

Champagne Bollinger’s Deputy Chef de Cave, Denis Bunner, took us inside the estate’s barrel room and provided a great overview of La Grande Année 2012. Like all vintages of this […]

Errázuriz: 2004 Berlin Tasting

April 17, 2020

Proprietor of Errázuriz, the legendary Eduardo Chadwick, recalls the monumental 2004 Berlin tasting that established Chilean wines as icon wines that upheld the ultimate standards in consistency and aging potential.

Errázuriz: The Experts’ Choice

April 17, 2020

In the decade since the landmark 2004 Berlin tasting, Errázuriz Landmark wines have continued to receive their worthy critical acclaim.

Check, Please! Bay Area Reviews: Ponzi Vineyards

April 17, 2020

KQED’s Leslie Sbrocco, award-winning host of “Check, Please! Bay Area Reviews”,  shares her tasting notes on the 2017 Ponzi Vineyards Aurora Vineyard Chardonnay and 2017 Ponzi Vineyards Avellana Vineyard Pinot Noir. To Sbrocco, Ponzi “is […]

How This Leading Tuscan Estate Uses Art to Communicate Wine

April 17, 2020

Forbes Magazine highlights Ornellaia as both one of Italy’s leading wine estates and a faithful patron of the arts. While it is no surprise that the legendary Super Tuscan producer […]

Live Interview with Juan Marcó, CEO and Winemaker of Finca Decero

April 20, 2020

We had the pleasure of interviewing Juan Marcó on a recent installment of VINTUS Live, where we learned about the 2020 harvest among other topics relating to the current pandemic. […]

Gary Farrell Russian River Neighborhood Vignettes Series: Middle Reach

April 21, 2020

In the ongoing “Neighborhoods of the Russian River Valley”, Gary Farrell Wine Maker Theresa Heredia discusses the Middle Reach. This is the northernmost neighborhood of the Russian River Valley and […]

Gary Farrell Russian River Neighborhood Vignettes Series: Sebastopol Hills

April 21, 2020

In the ongoing “Neighborhoods of the Russian River Valley”, Gary Farrell Wine Maker Theresa Heredia discusses the Sebastopol Hills. Located in the southern portion of the Russian River Valley, the […]