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Wine Review: Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir

July 23, 2020

Wine Review Online published a 94 Pt review of Gary Farrell Winery’s Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016. Critic Marguerite Thomas writes, “deep and dark in color, this gorgeous Pinot Noir […]

E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2019, Rhône Valley, France

July 24, 2020

Vinepair columnist Ed Deitch highlighted Guigal’s vibrant Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2019 in his most recent write up. In addition to differentiating this style from those produced in Provence, Deitch […]

Bollinger’s ‘Baby Brother’ Champagne Gives a Reason to Celebrate

July 29, 2020

Bloomberg Wine Columnist Elin McCoy’s latest column is dedicated to the launch of Champagne Bollinger PN VZ15. Arriving in the U.S. market this September, Elin had the opportunity to participate […]

Gary Farrell Russian River Neighborhood Vignettes Series: Green Valley

August 5, 2020

In the ongoing “Neighborhoods of the Russian River Valley”, Gary Farrell Wine Maker Theresa Heredia discusses the Green Valley.This is the only neighborhood that is an official sub-appellation of the […]

Ponzi Launches “Together”

August 7, 2020

The Aspen Times wrote a story highlighting a new limited edition wine from Ponzi Vineyards. The wine, Together, is a 2017 Pinot noir with 100% of profits dedicated to supporting the […]

E. Guigal Makes Big Acquisitions in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

August 8, 2020

Wine Spectator reports that the esteemed Northern Rhône producer, the Guigal family, has acquired the Domaine Les Clefs d’Or in Châteauneuf-du-Pâpe. No stranger to the southern Rhône, Phillipe Guigal started […]

The Back Label E05 – Matt Sutherland, Dog Point Vineyard

August 14, 2020

VINTUS · The Back Label E05 – Matt Sutherland VINTUS · The Back Label E05 – Matt Sutherland Since its inception in 2004, Dog Point has been recognized as among […]

Beyond Sauvignon Blanc: 11 Other New Zealand Wines You Should Know

August 16, 2020

Liquor.com features the 2017 Dog Point Vineyard Chardonnay in it’s recent round-up of non-sauvignon blanc wines to try from New Zealand. The publication reports that, while sauvignon blanc accounts for […]

Gary Farrell’s Theresa Heredia on Early Picking, Great Vineyards & Overripe Bananas

August 18, 2020

Wine industry luminaries Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher recounted their history with Gary Farrell Winery in a recent Grape Collective story. The pair was first introduced to the wines […]

Forget French Rosé, Italy’s Under-Explored Pink Wines Offer Big Value

August 19, 2020

Bloomberg wine columnist Elin McCoy’s latest column boldly suggests that consumers go beyond Provence – and look to Italy – when reaching for their next pink wine and recommends Attems […]

Blanc de Noirs: Champagne’s Black Beauty

August 20, 2020

Wine-Searcher published an interesting story that highlights the launch of Champagne Bollinger PN VZ15, while also examining why it isn’t common for Champagne Houses to list Blanc de Noirs on […]

Zooming Through Gary Farrell Wines

August 24, 2020

Michael Cervin chronicled a recent Gary Farrell Winery tasting experience via Zoom on his blog, IntoWine. The piece provides insight into the 36 (yes 36!) different vineyard sites winemaker Theresa […]

A Celebration of Pinot Noir with Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery

August 24, 2020

In celebration of Pinot Noir Day, Pull That Cork published a story dedicated to Gary Farrell Winery Pinot Noir. Three of the estate’s expressions of Pinot are highlighted, including the […]

Gary Farrell: Producer Profile

August 25, 2020

Decanter highlights Gary Farrell Winery in their latest feature of their esteemed producer profile series. Writer Stacy Slinkard reports on the winery’s legacy relationships with various growers through the Russian […]

Seven Expressions of One Grape

August 26, 2020

Dallas Wine Chick highlighted a recent Gary Farrell Winery tasting experience via Zoom on the site. The story offers a historical overview of the Russian River Valley estate, Winemaker Theresa […]

The Back Label E06 – Juan E. Marco, Finca Decero

August 28, 2020

Juan Marco joined Finca Decero as CEO & Head Winemaker in 2007, embracing owner Thomas Schmidheiny’s vision for a sustainably farmed, world-class estate which is immaculately managed by hand from vine to barrel.

Some Late Summer Sparkling Wines

August 28, 2020

Bigger Than Your Head recommends a small selection of sparkling wines to enjoy on the porch and at socially-distanced end of summer picnics, including Langlois-Chateau Crémant de Loire and Crémant […]

Great Value Wines: 2008 Vintage Champagnes Under $100

August 28, 2020

James Suckling editor Zekun Shuai compiled a list of great champagnes from the “wondrous” 2008 vintage that can be found for under $100, including Champagne Ayala Le Blanc de Blancs. […]

Wine for Human Rights

September 1, 2020

The Oregon Wine Press highlighted Ponzi Vineyards’ limited edition “Together” release of 2017 Pinot Noir. Motivated by the recent unrest going on nationwide, sister-owners Luisa and Maria Ponzi wanted to […]