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Review: Marina Cvetic 2015 Iskra and 2016 Riserva

January 19, 2021

Drinkhacker contributor Christopher Null confessed that it has been a few years since the publication delved into the wines of Abruzzo’s Marina Cvetic, so his latest piece explores “a pair […]

Wines of the Year 2020: white wines

January 19, 2021

Decanter selected Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2019 as one of their tasting panel’s top white wines of 2020. During a blind tasting, the wine was described as “herbaceous on the […]

Bollinger Appoints New House Cooper

January 20, 2021

The Drinks Business reported on the news that Champagne Bollinger has appointed  Gaël Chaunut as its new head cooper. Importantly, the piece reiterates that Bollinger remains the only property in […]

Gary Farrell Winery – Vineyards And Wines Of Distinction

January 20, 2021

Syrah Queen published an extremely indepth story focused on Gary Farrell Winery, including reviews of the Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2017 and Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017. Writer Rupal Shankar participated […]

Miriam Masciarelli Promotes Girl Power

January 25, 2021

Beverage Media connected with Miriam Masciarelli via Zoom, where they discussed the history of her family’s namesake winery, Masciarelli. As a brand manager for the winery, Masciarelli also elaborated on […]

Wine Picks

January 25, 2021

Syndicated columnists Tom Marquardt and Patrick Darr highlighted Gary Farrell Winery’s 2017 Olivet Lane Chardonnay in their latest South Florida Reporter column. The duo participated in a Zoom tasting with […]

Gary Farrell Vineyard: Outstanding New Releases from Winemaker Theresa Heredia

January 27, 2021

The International Wine Review highlighted a range of new releases from Gary Farrell Winery, including the 2017 Olivet Lane Chardonnay, 2018 Russian River Selection Chardonnay, 2017 Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir […]

Wine of the Week-Gary Farrell 2018 Russian River Selection Pinot Noir-Russian River Valley

January 27, 2021

The Times Weekly in Chicago selected Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2018 as its wine of the week. In 2004, the release of the critically acclaimed film Sideways […]

Big in Bolgheri: A Live Chat with Ornellaia’s Axel Heinz

January 27, 2021

Wine Spectator Senior Editor Bruce Sanderson caught up with Ornellaia’s star winemaker, Axel Heinz, on Straight Talk, the publication’s twice weekly Instagram Live interview series. The engaging interview covered several […]

Two Women Leading Different Iconic Russian River Valley Wine Estates In California Discuss Neighborhoods Concept

January 28, 2021

Forbes contributor Catherine Todd spoke with two leading female winemakers from the Russian River Valley, Gary Farrell Winery’s Theresa Heredia and Merry Edwards’ Heidi von de Mehden, about the concept […]

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: the Top Champagnes Under $100

January 29, 2021

Forbes contributor Joseph Micallef highlighted Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée in a story focused on great champagnes for Valentine’s Day. He begins with a brief history of how Champagne garnered its […]

Treasure Under The Radar – Champagne Ayala

January 29, 2021

Andrew Chalk of The Chalk Report wrote about his re-introduction to Champagne Ayala and Brut Majeur NV. Chalk notes that while Ayala is “owned by James Bond’s favorite Champagne house, […]

Pop Open Joy

February 1, 2021

Grapefriend’s latest newsletter urges readers to open and enjoy great bottles of wine right now, including Le Macchiole Bolgheri Rosso, because “a rough year just means you need to find […]

Pop Culture: U.S. Sparkling Wine Houses Offer Delicious Bubblies for the Holidays

February 1, 2021

Wine Spectator highlighted Iron Horse Vineyards as a pioneering Russian River Valley winery within a feature discussing the growth in the US sparkling wine category, which is especially promising in […]

World-Class Wines of Gary Farrell Winery

February 1, 2021

 Santé magazine contributor Penny Weiss shared key takeaways from a virtual Gary Farrell Winery tasting with readers, including recommendations of the Olivet Lane Chardonnay and Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir. As […]

Valentine’s Day Champagne – You can drink well on a budget

February 3, 2021

Amy Reiley’s Eat Something Sexy featured Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur and Rosé Majeur, as well as Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée in a roundup of top non-vintage champagnes to pop open […]

Exclusive: Vintus Names Michas As President, Adds Iron Horse Vineyards To Portfolio

February 3, 2021

Shanken News Daily exclusively announced on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 that VINTUS welcomed Iron Horse Vineyards into the portfolio. The news item also highlighted the promotion of Alexander Michas as […]

Let’s Do Italian

February 4, 2021

Sante Magazine recommended Masciarelli ‘Marina Cvetic’ Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2016 and ‘Marina Cvetic’ ISKRA 2015 in a story about food friendly Italian wines. Writer Roger Morris describes the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo as […]

Review: 2018 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Russian River Selection

February 4, 2021

After tasting the new release, Drinkhacker published a great review of the Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2018. “This brightly fruity pinot noir surprises not just with its […]

Food & Wine’s Ray Isle Visits Iron Horse Vineyards

February 5, 2021

“People ask me all the time – What is it?” Joy explains. “It’s the people.”