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Harpers Bazaar Magazine Features Maison Bollinger

October 27, 2023

The feature story, titled “Rachel Brosnahan Puts a Dazzling Spin on the Classic Little Black Dress” highlights Rachel Brosnahan’s attendance to the evening soirée, noting “Champagne Bollinger invited guests to...

All About Champagne Ayala

October 09, 2023

In one of Owen Bargreen’s recent posts, the Sommelier both reviews and admires the humble yet profound nature of Champagne Ayala. He noted how he is “enamored” By the NV...

New York Times Lauds Marietta's Román

October 06, 2023

The article starts by acknowledging that the category of California Zinfandel has seen great improvements in diversity and critical acclaim over recent years. The author notes that it is a...

Champagne Bollinger at Celebrated Chef Eric Ripert's Book Release!

October 06, 2023

Chef Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin NYC launched his new cookbook, Seafood Simple (available now where books are sold, online and on Chef’s new website!). Champagne Bollinger collaborated with Chef Ripert...

Listen to Alicia Towns Franken on Levi Dalton's "I'll Drink to That"

October 05, 2023

Notable wine interviewer Levi Dalton recently sat down with Alicia Towns Franken for his famed podcast, "I'll Drink to That". Listen to the full episode here.

"Why Industry Professionals Are Rethinking the Language of Wine" - SevenFifty Daily

October 05, 2023

To become more inclusive and accessible, a growing industry movement is questioning traditional, often Eurocentric wine descriptors both in the classroom and on the floor. In this article, Alicia Towns...

Alicia Towns Franken Honored as a Wine Enthusiast Future 40 Tastemaker for 2023

October 05, 2023

Glowing about Wine Unify, Alicia Towns Franken was honored by one of Wine Enthusiast's top annual awards. Read through her description for the award here.

"Only 1% of US wineries are Black-owned. These entrepreneurs want to change that." - CNN

October 05, 2023

Alicia Towns Franken, President of Wine Unify and Towns Wine Co, was recently honored at the Aspen Food and Wine Festival's 'Black on Black' event, honoring Black leaders in the...

Food & Wine: Guigal is the Way to Go

September 29, 2023

The story, titled “15 Affordable White Wines From France That Should Be in Your Collection” features Guigal’s Côtes du Rhône Blanc, highlighting the bottle as a “charming, effusive winner vintage...

A Bolly Good Time: A Celebration of the 2008 R.D. Extra Brut Release

September 29, 2023

Deborah Parker Wong for The Tasting Panel attended the event hosted by Cyril Delarue, sixth-generation proprietor of Champagne Bollinger, to celebrate the release of their Bolinger 2008 R.D. Extra Brut....

Vintus Named A Wine & Spirits: Top 12 Importers of the Year

September 22, 2023

Vintus is honored to join the ranks of the top importers in country, for the 9th year running. Before starting Vintus in 2004, Michael Quinttus took his Yale Law degree...

Theresa Heredia Nominated as Winemaker of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine

September 19, 2023

On September 14th, Wine Enthusiast announced their nominees for their Wine Star Awards and amongst them is Gary Farrell Winery Director of Winemaking Theresa Heredia for Winemaker of the Year....

A Visit to Champagne

September 18, 2023

Nicola Leigh Stewart recently explored all that the beautiful region of Champagne, France has to offer in the Fall 2023 issue of Elite Traveler. The guide covers the best time...

Usher in Autumn with Far Mountain Myrna Chardonnay

September 07, 2023

Abby Stern, Contributor for The Zoe Report, thinks chardonnay should be on everyone’s table as the dog days of summer come to a close and the crisp fall air moves...

Loire Valley Legend Jean Baumard Dies at 92

August 21, 2023

Jean Baumard of Domaines des Baumard passed away last week after a long illness, at the age of 92.  Jean was a true revolutionary in the Loire.  Brand Director Patrick...

VINTUS Named A Wine & Spirits "Importer of the Year" for the 9th Time

August 18, 2023

We are thrilled that once again, VINTUS has been named Importer of the Year for its 9th consecutive year. This continued recognition points to the sustained excellence of our producers. For...

Champagne Bollinger: Keeping the Tradition of Oak Alive

August 18, 2023

The use of oak barrels in aging Champagne has a storied past. With modernization of wineries beginning in the 1940s and 50s, gone away was oak in preference for the...

The Evolution of Rosé – Now, a Year-Round Pleasure

August 18, 2023

Rosé was once thought of as an easy to drink option when searching the aisles for those who weren’t necessarily wine drinkers. Once sweet, inexpensive, and lacking flavor, Contributor Tom...

The Intriguing and Vibrant Hue of Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo

August 18, 2023

Seven Fifty Daily asked Dallas sommelier and wine director of Tower Club of Dallas’ Tiffany Tobey about the charming and approachable nature of Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo, the cherry-hued sister of Montepulciano...

Top of the Heap: Guigal Côtes du Rhone Rouge

August 14, 2023

The story, titled “French Wine! The Best Wines From France” features Guigal’s Côtes du Rhône Rouge, highlighting the bottle as a “classic Rhône value.” Reviewer Jon Thorson says that "this...

Champagne Bollinger; Best of the Best

August 02, 2023

The story titled “Love Dry Champagne? These 10 Bottles Are For You” features Champagne Bollinger’s Special Cuvée as one of the top 10 best dry champagnes, describing the wine as...

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The Hidden Obstacles to Evolution in Napa Valley

July 10, 2025

VinePair welcomed Chateau Montelena Winemaker Matt Crafton on the publication’s podcast to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Napa Valley wineries amid evolving regulations and shifting consumer expectations. While tasting […]

These French Wines are Perfect for Summer Sipping

July 10, 2025

Frenchly highlighted Roseblood d’Estoublon Rosé 2024 and Domaine Hubert Brochard Château de Thauvenay Sancerre 2023 as two wines to seek out this summer entertaining season. In a roundup of fresh, […]

Wine Of The Week: Champagne Bollinger PN VZ19

July 10, 2025

Maxim selected Champagne Bollinger PN VZ19 as its Wine of the Week, spotlighting the house’s bold commitment to Pinot Noir through its experimental single-varietal cuvée. The fifth edition in the […]

In the Pink: Bubbly Rosés

July 10, 2025

Wine Spectator highlighted Juvé & Camps Brut Nature Reserva de la Familia Gran Reserva 2019 and Juvé & Camps Brut Rosé Pinot Noir NV in its recent feature articles “Sugar […]

The White Burgundy to Buy Now to Get Around Trump’s Tariffs

July 10, 2025

Bloomberg wine columnist Elin McCoy featured the wines of William Fèvre after meeting with Winemaker Didier Séguier for a focused Chablis tasting and interview in New York. In her “Top […]

7 Stellar Brunello di Montalcino Wines to Drink Now

July 10, 2025

Robb Report wine contributors Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen included Tenuta CastelGiocondo in the feature, “7 Stellar Brunello di Montalcino Wines to Drink Now.” Mike & Jeff dedicate a paragraph to […]

Rediscovering Rioja

July 10, 2025

Wine Spectator highlighted Marqués de Riscal in the story, “Rediscovering Rioja,” following reviewer Alison Napjus’ recent visit to Spain’s iconic wine region. The feature explores Rioja’s evolution and enduring global […]

Moon Mountain Seminar with Far Mountain

July 10, 2025

A quick note about a dynamic and special moment for the Moon Mountain District that we recently hosted in our offices in New York. We offered our space to the […]