The Best Champagnes for New Year’s Eve and All of Your Celebrations
January 5, 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 […]
Classic Bottles Of Champagne, Ranked
January 5, 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 […]
Wines for Roasting 2020 and Toasting 2021
January 5, 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 […]
This sauvignon blanc tastes like a splurge, but doesn’t cost like one
January 5, 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 […]
Hold the Sugar with Brut Nature Champagne
January 5, 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 […]
Diversity and Inclusion Efforts Are Key to The American Wine Industry’s Future
January 5, 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 […]
Winter is Here – Grapefriend Values
January 5, 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 […]
One Bottle Each, Episode 11 With Guest Lisa Denning
January 5, 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 […]
Stay Safe, Sip Well: Sparkling Wines for Trying Times
January 5, 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 […]
Washington Post Great Value Wine Selection: E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2018
January 7, 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 […]
Domaine des Baumard Estate Presentation
January 7, 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.
Caroline Latrive and Champagne Ayala
January 8, 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 […]
10 High-Scoring California Chardonnays to Sip and Savor
January 8, 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 […]
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 […]
New Wine Tariffs Take Effect
January 12, 2021
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/wine-tariffs-take-effect Fond of Bordeaux? Big fan of Côtes du Rhône? You might want to stock up. New tariffs announced on New Year’s Eve by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer are likely to […]
Blue Reviews
January 13, 2021
Anthony Dias Blue of The Tasting Panel awarded Gary Farrell 2018 Russian River Selection Chardonnay with 95 points. He describes the wine as having a “golden color and an aromatic […]
Six of the Best Wines to Pair with Chili
January 14, 2021
Forbes contributor Katie Kelly Bell selected Masciarelli Marina Cvetic ISKRA 2015 as one of the six best wines to enjoy with chili this winter. Winemaker Marina Cvetic hails from Croatia […]
The Best New Champagne For Your Valentine’s Day Dinner
January 14, 2021
Forbes contributor Larry Olmsted has a different spin on Champagne for Valentine’s Day. Rather than compiling a round up of bottles with cheeky holiday promotions, he decided to dedicate an […]
The 10 Best Rosé Champagnes to Drink in 2021
January 15, 2021
The Spruce Eats’ contributor Celine Bossart shared a list of her favorite rosé champagnes for different occasions, including Champagne Ayala Rosé Majeur as the best option to pair with a […]
Sparkling Wine – and the best bubbly for the 2020 holidays
January 15, 2021
Vindulge published a roundup of writer Mary Cressler’s favorite sparkling wines and champagnes tasted in 2020, including Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur and Rosé Majeur. The robust piece provides readers with […]
