Second Half 2020 Sample Roundup
January 12, 2021
Dallas Wine Chick highlighted the Champagne Ayala range within a story dedicated to standout wines tasted during the second half of 2020. Writer Melanie Ofenloch sets the stage by noting...
10 High-Scoring California Chardonnays to Sip and Savor
January 08, 2021
Wine Enthusiast including Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay 2018 in a roundup of top scoring chardonnays to enjoy this winter. Reviewer Virginie Boone says, "this wine offers such tremendous...
Caroline Latrive and Champagne Ayala
January 08, 2021
The Napa Valley Register's latest wine column offers an in depth feature story on Champagne Ayala and Cellar Master Caroline Latrive. The story opens by sharing the legacies of other...
Domaine des Baumard Estate Presentation
January 07, 2021
Domaine des Baumard, a family owned estate from 1634, presents its lengthy history and the subsequent love story of the Loire Valley and it's wines through this short video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKDVyj_ihn4&feature=youtu.be
Washington Post Great Value Wine Selection: E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2018
January 07, 2021
To start off the New Year right, the Washington Post curated an excellent selection of "great value wines" to enjoy in 2021. The list features the 2018 E. Guigal Côtes...
Stay Safe, Sip Well: Sparkling Wines for Trying Times
January 05, 2021
Wanda Mann of Wine with Wanda recounted how she's adapted life as a wine journalist this past year and how she's grown to appreciate tasting wines quietly and at her...
One Bottle Each, Episode 11 With Guest Lisa Denning
January 05, 2021
Wine writer Gabe Sasso is joined by The Wine Chef, Lisa Denning, for his video series One Bottle Each. In this episode, they discuss the Gary Farrell 2018 Olivet Lane...
Winter is Here - Grapefriend Values
January 05, 2021
Grapefriend included Finca Decero Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 in the January newsletter focused on terrific value wines to enjoy all winter. Writer Alyssa Vitrano explains that because it is from high...
The Best Red Wines to Drink This Year
January 05, 2021
Departures selected Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 as one of the top red wines to seek out and enjoy this winter season when you're looking for something special. While...
Diversity and Inclusion Efforts Are Key to The American Wine Industry’s Future
January 05, 2021
Vinepair contributor Betsy Andrews wrote an extremely powerful piece illustrating how a more diverse and inclusive wine community will be the key driver for the industry's success moving forward. "In...
Hold the Sugar with Brut Nature Champagne
January 05, 2021
Alcohol Professor contributor Kelly Magyarics shined a light on zero dosage champagnes and highlighted Champagne Ayala Brut Nature as one of the best expressions of the style. Magyarics spoke with...
This sauvignon blanc tastes like a splurge, but doesn't cost like one
January 05, 2021
The Washington Post included E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2018 in the publication's first wine column in 2021. Longtime wine columnist Dave McIntyre selected the Guigal white because it...
Wines for Roasting 2020 and Toasting 2021
January 05, 2021
Forbes writes that "with the hope of a new turn in both politics and medicine, there are a few reasons to pop a cork—if for no other reason, than to...
Classic Bottles Of Champagne, Ranked
January 05, 2021
UPROXX provided their ranked recommendations of leading champagnes, awarding Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée with the top spot! Offering some historical background on the House and for being James Bond's preferred...
The Best Champagnes for New Year’s Eve and All of Your Celebrations
January 05, 2021
The Manual included Champagne Bollinger in a roundup of the best champagnes to ring in the New Year with. More pointedly, the writer suggests "dropkicking 2020 into a remote ditch...
The best Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and other sparkling wines for any budget
January 05, 2021
Business Insider included Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée in a round up of the best sparkling wines and Champagne for any budget. In fact, Bollinger was selected as one of the best...
Holiday Edition 2020: Champagne Ayala 2013 Le Blanc de Blancs and Brut Majeur
December 30, 2020
The Chicago Wine Press recommended Champagne Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs 2013 and Brut Majeur NV within its annual Champagne report. Reviewer W. Peter Hoyne informs readers about the vineyard...
The Many Styles of Tawny Port
December 29, 2020
Wine Folly writer Alan Tardi takes a deep dive into the world to Portugal's Tawny Ports, told exclusively through the lens of Quinta do Noval. Tawny Ports have an undeniable...
James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of Italy 2020
December 29, 2020
As 2020 wraps to a close, James Suckling has released is Top 100 Wines of Italy. Although Suckling could not travel to Italy this year, he managed to taste an...
Expert’s choice: Tawny Ports
December 29, 2020
Decanter's resident Portuguese wine expert. Sarah Ahmed, selects her favorite fortified treasures to be enjoyed this winter. Ahmed expresses, that while vintage port will always be king, colheita (or single-vintage...
