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Sonoma Coast Wineries Need Your Love Now More Than Ever

March 19, 2020

Food & Wine contributor Brian Freedman’s latest story touches on the devastation the coronavirus pandemic is causing on the hospitality industry, and how it is still possible to support local […]

Review: 2017 Gary Farrell Olivet Lane Chardonnay

March 20, 2020

Respected wine reviewer Fredric Koeppel of Bigger than Your Head rated the 2017 Olivet Lane Chardonnay as excellent in his recent “Wine of the Day” segment. Koppel give high praise to the […]

Please The Palate: B is for Bubbles — and Bollinger

March 23, 2020

The Napa Valley Register columnist Allison Levine had the opportunity to speak with Valerie McDaniel, Champagne Bollinger U.S. Director, earlier in the month at the World of Pinot Noir event […]

Happy 50th Birthday Ponzi Vineyards

March 23, 2020

Wine Writer Andrew Chalk had the opportunity to learn about Ponzi Vineyards’ history directly from founder Dick Ponzi, Winemaker Luisa Ponzi and President Maria Ponzi when they visited Texas last […]

At Langlois-Chateau, Positivity Is The Prescription

March 24, 2020

At Château de Fontaine Audon in Sancerre, Langlois-Chateau continues to work the soils while carefully following social distancing rules in order to protect the team working the vines.  Bud break […]

Ponzi Vineyards Celebrates 50 Years, Insight From The Sisters At The Helm

March 25, 2020

Forbes contributor Jill Barth recently spoke with second-generation sisters and owners of Ponzi Vineyards, President Anna Maria Ponzi and Winemaker Luisa Ponzi, as they celebrate their family winery’s 50th anniversary. […]

Undeterred by social distancing, wine lovers around the world embrace virtual happy hours with friends and family

March 30, 2020

The Washington Post wine columnist Dave McIntyre published a story celebrating the ways that wine lovers around the world are still sharing their love of wine with one another during […]

5 Notable Women in American Wine

March 30, 2020

The Manual published an article highlighting prominent women in the wine industry, including Maria and Luisa Ponzi of family owned winery Ponzi Vineyards. Founded in 1970, the Willamette Valley, Oregon […]

Gary Farrell Makes Staying at Home Bearable

April 2, 2020

Lifestyle publication JustLuxe published an indepth story highlighting three unique packages that Sonoma’s Gary Farrell Winery created for consumers during the pandemic. As all Northern California winery tasting rooms are […]

Digital Classes To Become A Cocktail, Beer and Wine Expert While You’re Socially Distancing

April 2, 2020

Forbes included Gary Farrell Winery in a story about properties offering consumers ways to interactively experience their wines while tasting rooms are closed. The writer explains that the Russian River […]

9 Exciting New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs

April 2, 2020

Wine Spectator’s recent tasting highlight focusing on New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs recognizes Dog Point Vineyards as a “standout for its quality.” The 2019 vintage was a stellar year, characterized by […]

Big Visions: Axel Heinz

April 3, 2020

In part three of GuildSomm’s “Big Visions” podcast series, Bryce Wiatrak interviews Axel Heniz, Winemaker and Estate Director of the iconic Super Tuscan labels Ornellaia and Masseto. The two talk […]

Finding good value in wine and spirits while sheltering

April 6, 2020

The San Francisco Examiner outlined some great values that wineries, including Gary Farrell Winery, are offering to consumers during the pandemic. Russian River Valley property Gary Farrell has introduced three […]

Vinography Unboxed: Featuring Gary Farrell

April 7, 2020

Vinography, a wine blog dedicated to providing insight on wine and food adventures in San Francisco and around the world, recently featured Gary Farrell  Winery in their weekly “Vinography Unboxed” series. In this short […]

Bolgheri at 25: A Retrospective

April 7, 2020

In honor of Bolgheri’s first quarter-century, Decanter’s Richard Buadains reflects on the powerful Tuscan crown jewel. Although the region stretches a mere 13km, the small DOC is home to extremely […]

Philippe Guigal joins Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth for an Instagram Live Interview

April 8, 2020

Philippe Guigal joined Wine Spectator Senior Editor James Molesworth for a very candid Instagram Live interview on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Together, they discussed the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic […]

VINTUS Live with winemaker Theresa Heredia of Gary Farrell Winery!

April 8, 2020

Gary Farrell Instagram Live with Craig Collins, MS from VINTUS Marketing on Vimeo. Last week, we hosted our very first edition of VINTUS Live on our Instagram account @vintuswines. Winemaker […]

2018 Burgundy Preview

April 8, 2020

Wine Spectator senior editor Bruce Sanderson reports on his prior visit to Burgundy for his much anticipated annual barrel-tasting of the young wines. The 2018 vintage was the warmest year […]

Raising a Glass, Remotely

April 10, 2020

Russian River Valley estate Gary Farrell Winery was included in a New York Times feature story about wineries offering virtual tastings during the pandemic. The writer explains that wine country […]

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 […]