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Ponzi Vineyards at 50

May 8, 2020

Maria and Luisa Ponzi were guests on this past week’s episode of The Connected Table Live. They discussed the 50 year history of Ponzi Vineyards, founded by their parents Dick […]

The Best Pinot Noir Wines Under $40

May 12, 2020

Jestsetting Fashionista featured Gary Farrell Winery in her latest blog post focused on the best Pinot Noir wines under $40. Emily Martin gives high praise to the Russian River Valley Pinot Noir […]

Joe Rochioli Jr: No Ordinary Joe

May 15, 2020

PinotFile, the first wine newsletter exclusively devoted to “pinotfiles” everywhere, recently published a feature on Joe Rochioli, A History of the J. Rochioli Vineyards. For those who do not recognize […]

1996 Piedmont: A Retrospective

May 15, 2020

In an exclusive tasting, Decanter’s Michaela Morris looks back at 1996 Barolo and Barbaresco, offering a fresh perspective on Piedmont’s modern winemaking revolution. The 1996 vintage was a crossroads in […]

From Boots, Buckets, & Brawn to Today – Ponzi Vineyards Turns 50

May 15, 2020

Katrina René of The Corkscrew Concierge published an extremely detailed, and beautiful story illustrating Ponzi Vineyards’ incredible 50 year journey. This past February, René had the privilege to sit down with Founder […]

Quarantine Can’t Stop You from Drinking Rosé All Summer

May 20, 2020

Food & Wine contributor Brian Freedman gave us the life coaching we needed to hear: quarantine cannot stop us from drinking rosé all summer. As part of this story, he […]

50 Top Sonoma Producers

May 26, 2020

Wine Spectator included Gary Farrell Winery in its recent publication of the 50 Top Sonoma Producers. The sprawling region has many wineries that bottle stellar versions of multiple varietals. In […]

Father’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Craft Gin For Your Dad

May 26, 2020

Forbes contributor Larry Olmsted published a roundup of top craft gins to consider gifting this coming Father’s Day, including GINRAW. He says, after providing a general background on the gin […]

5 Rosés for Summer Sipping

May 26, 2020

Regional lifestyle publication Arizona Foothills included Château Minuty  and Langlois-Chateau in a roundup of 5 rosés to enjoy this summer. The Minuty Rose et Or 2019 is the lead wine, […]

#Storiedivino tastings: New vintage releases from Italy

May 27, 2020

Due to COVID-19 and the subsequent lock-down measures in Italy cancelling the Prowein and Vinitaly events, producers flocked to social media platforms to release their latest wines. Decanter’s Aldo Fiordelli […]

Strapping Sangioveses

May 27, 2020

Wine Spectator’s senior editor, Bruce Sanderson, reports on the big, brawny 2015 Brunellos. Generally speaking, the producers in Montalcino welcomed the 2015 vintage which brought perfect growing conditions that yielded […]

10 Summer-Friendly Wine Offerings to add to your Collection

May 27, 2020

Killing three birds with one stone, Guilty Eats recently featured the 2017 Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017 as a good wine to purchase for the upcoming National Wine […]

LIVE with Barbara Sandrone

May 28, 2020

VINTUS Brand Manager Michael Gitter catches up with Barbara Sandrone over a glass of the 2013 Valmaggiore. The pair discuss how Sandrone family is fairing during quarantine and the current […]

LIVE with Domaine Chanson

May 28, 2020

VINTUS Brand Manager Anthony Cohen once again blesses us with his theatrical interviews, this time with none-other than burgundy producer Domaine Chanson. Watch the full interview below. 

LIVE with Tenuta Luce

May 28, 2020

VINTUS Master Sommelier Craig Collins interviews Tenuta Luce winemaker Alessandro Marini. The two discuss the unique processes that the estate has taken to pair variety with terroir and touch base on what is currently […]

Profiling Decero’s Soil with Juan Marco

May 28, 2020

Virtually travel to the picturesque Remolinos Vineyard with CEO & Head Winemaker Juan Marco to take an in-depth look at unique soils that allow for the signature Finca Decero velvety character. 

Tommasi Pinot Grigio Le Rosse

May 28, 2020

Wine educator, speaker and professional sommelier Filippo Bartolotta gives his tasting note on the Tommasi single vineyard Le Rosse Pinot Grigio 2019. The wine is “bright, sweet white fruit with […]

Why The Small But Mighty Savennières Should Be on Your Radar

June 1, 2020

Forbes contributor Lana Bortolot is hoping to open readers’ eyes up to Savennières, a small and under-the-radar region in the Loire Valley producing high quality, mineral-driven Chenin Blanc. Bortolot highlights […]

Legacy of Family

June 1, 2020

Oregon Wine Press reports that although it might not be the 50th birthday party bash that Ponzi Vineyards had originally planed for, the pioneering Oregon label is celebrating nonetheless. In […]

A Virtual Trip to Ponzi Vineyards

June 1, 2020

The WineKnitter, a a wine, spirits food and travel blog, takers readers on a virtual trip to Ponzi Vineyards in her latest post. After providing an overview of the Willammette […]