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The 25 Best Cabernet Sauvignons for 2020

April 23, 2020

Vinepair reasons that, as the most popular red grape varietal in the U.S., it can be intimidating to pick out a great bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon at a reasonable price...

LIVE from Langlois-Chateau!

April 23, 2020

We had the pleasure of speaking live with François-Régis de Fougeroux, General Manager, and Laurent Onillon, Commercial Director, of Langlois-Chateau.  While we could not be with them in person, they...

LIVE with Dog Point Vineyard's Matt Sutherland

April 23, 2020

We had the pleasure of speaking live with Matt Sutherland, second generation winemaker at Dog Point Vineyard, to see how he and his team are doing amidst the pandemic and...

Gary Farrell Russian River Neighborhood Vignettes Series: Santa Rosa Plains

April 21, 2020

In the ongoing "Neighborhoods of the Russian River Valley", Gary Farrell Wine Maker Theresa Heredia discusses the Santa Rosa Plain. As the name suggests, this neighborhood is the flattest area...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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 Olivet Lane Chardonnay

April 13, 2020

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

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VINTUS Continues Portfolio Expansion, Adding Marqués de Riscal

February 11, 2025

Today, we officially welcome Marques de Riscal to the VINTUS national portfolio. This iconic estate epitomizes Spanish winemaking heritage and innovation. Founded in 1858, they are one of the oldest […]

Montecillo Vineyard: Mountain magic in Sonoma

March 28, 2025

Decanter’s Clive Pursehouse published a story highlighting Montecillo Vineyard and the wines of the Moon Mountain District AVA, including Far Mountain. Pursehouse suggests wines from these high-elevation sites are producing […]

9 Southern Rhône Reds to Try if You Love Châteauneuf-du-Pape

March 28, 2025

Food & Wine Magazine wine critic Ray Isle included E. Guigal Gigondas 2019 in a story, “9 Southern Rhône Reds to Try if You Love Châteauneuf-du-Pape.” Ray provides insight for […]

How Bollinger Is Finding Ways To Celebrate As Champagne Sales Soften

March 28, 2025

Forbes contributor John Kell interviewed Champagne Bollinger family member Cyril Delarue for a dedicated story about how Bollinger adapts and innovates during challenging times. The story explores the decline in […]

These 12 Unforgettable Wines are About Way More than Quality

March 28, 2025

Bloomberg wine critic Elin McCoy selected Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2015 as one of the best and most memorable wines she tasted in 2024 – of which she […]

How to Take Champagne to the Next Level

March 28, 2025

Bloomberg wine correspondent Elin McCoy included Champagne Bollinger a couple different times in the story, “How to Take Champagne Season to the Next Level.” McCoy recommends Champagne Bollinger R.D. 2008 […]

Red, Red Rhône

March 28, 2025

Food & Wine critic Ray Isle included E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2020 in a print feature, “Red, Red Rhône.,” He puts a spotlight on some of the lesser known appellations of […]

Domaine Chanson: A Young Team Makes its Mark

March 28, 2025

Wine Spectator highlighted Domaine Chanson in a dedicated feature, “Domaine Chanson: A Young Team Makes its Mark.” Senior editor Bruce Sanderson highlights the work and dedication of the “new guard” […]

Château de la Chaize 2022 Brouilly

March 28, 2025

Jancis Robinson published a fantastic article on Château de La Chaize and the 2022 Brouilly. The article highlights not only the incredible quality of their Brouilly—affordable, vibrant, and full of […]

Chateau Montelena Acquires New Vineyard to Elevate Iconic Chardonnay and Legacy

March 28, 2025

Decanter published exciting news from Chateau Montelena following the 73-acre vineyard acquisition in the Carneros AVA —future home to the winery’s legendary Chardonnay. This bold move continues Montelena’s 140-year legacy […]