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Trailblazing Winemakers from Southern Italy: Paternoster’s Fabio Mecca

July 21, 2021

Wine Enthusiast’s August / September 2021 issue focuses on Italy and the trailblazing wineries hailing from the country’s innovative Southern region. Located in the Northern part of Basilicata, the mountainous […]

Meet today’s Chardonnay: It’s not sweet or overly oaked

July 26, 2021

The Daily Herald highlighted Gary Farrell Olivet Lane Chardonnay in a recent wine column. The piece focused on the evolution of Chardonnay and styles of the grape. Writer Mary Ross […]

Champagne with no bubbles? Thank Climate Change

July 30, 2021

Bloomberg columnist Elin McCoy dedicated a column to the rare set of still wines produced in the Champagne region, including Champagne Bollinger’s Burgundian style Pinot Noir, La Côte aux Enfants […]

Tasting Interview – James Suckling and Scot Bilbro of Marietta Cellars

August 4, 2021

In this Tasting Interview, wine critic James Suckling and Scot Bilbro, winemaker at Marietta Cellars, the two talk vineyards, the dynamic genre of table wines, how these wines are an […]

9 White Wines to Serve Super-Cold When It’s Blazing Hot Outside

August 4, 2021

Ray Isle, Food & Wine’s Executive Wine Editor, included La Carraia Orvieto Classico in a roundup of refreshing white wines to enjoy in the peak of summer. He notes, “this […]

Great Value Wines: Our Favorite Rosés Under $20 for Summer Sipping

August 12, 2021

James Suckling’s team compiled a roundup of their favorite rosés under $20 to enjoy this summer, including Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato 2019 and Marietta Cellars California Old Vine Rosé 2020. […]

Recent Sips and Picks

August 12, 2021

The Winston-Salem Journal highlighted Tommasi Le Rosse Pinot Grigio 2019 and E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2019 in a roundup of recently reviewed wines to enjoy this summer. He […]

WINE REVIEW: Dog Point 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

August 12, 2021

Wine writer Andrew Chalk published a dedicated review of Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019 on The Chalk Report. Chalk offers background on the winery, adding “Dog Point’s focus on […]

Adjusting to the New Normal: with Ayala’s Caroline Latrive

August 18, 2021

The trade publication, The Buyer, published a dedicated feature on Champagne Ayala. The story includes conversation highlights between writer Peter Dean and Chef de Cave Caroline Latrive, focused on how […]

A Fabulous Gary Farrell Winery Blogger Event & Elevation Tasting

August 18, 2021

The Jetsetting Fashionista published a recap of an event she hosted at Gary Farrell Winery, highlighting five Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines tasted. The story speaks to the excellent level […]

Eight of Our Favorite Nonvintage Champagnes for Every Budget

August 20, 2021

Wine Enthusiast reviewer Roger Voss selected Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée as one of his favorite non-vintages champagnes in a recent roundup. Bollinger’s flagship NV Champagne is in a category of its […]

Great Wines for Under $20

August 26, 2021

The September issue of Food & Wine magazine includes E. Guigal Côtes du du Rhône Rouge 2017, Domaine Chanson Viré-Clessé 2018 and Telmo Rodríguez Dehesa Gago Toro 2018 in a […]

Italian Rosé­­s Shine from Sea to Sea

September 1, 2021

Forbes contributor Lana Bortolot wrote a story highlighting the beauty of Italian rosés, including Attems Ramato 2019. Rather than trying to mimic the popular style of Provencal rosé, Bortolot explains […]

10 Best Pinot Noirs to Drink This Fall

September 1, 2021

Town & Country included Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir in a roundup of the 10 best pinots to drink this fall. The writer explains there is good reason why […]

Must-Try Chardonnay And Pinot Noir From Three Artisan California Wineries

September 1, 2021

Forbes contributor Tom Hyland selected Gary Farrell Winery as one of three leading California wineries to seek out that “brilliantly capture their specific area’s character and personality regarding Pinot Noir […]

Why You Should Consider Opulent White Wines from the Rhône Valley

September 1, 2021

Pix featured Rotem & Mounir Inopia Blanc Côtes-du-Rhône Villages in a story that highlights the opulent white wines from the Rhône Valley – many of which are hidden treasures! The […]

Bollinger Champagne Debuts Limited-Edition James Bond-Themed Cuvée 007

September 3, 2021

VinePair featured the release of the Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée 007 Limited Edition. The story offers background on Bollinger’s 40+ year partnership with the Broccoli family, producer’s of the James […]

Limited Edition 007 “No Time To Die” Champagne and Free Charburgers and Fries – Here’s What’s Popping Up

September 3, 2021

LA Weekly celebrated the release of Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée 007 Limited Edition, as well as Champagne Ayala’s adult “happy meal” at LA hotspot chi SPACCA in a recent story. The […]

Official Champagne of 007 Launches Limited Edition Bond-Themed Bottle

September 3, 2021

Hola! Magazine featured the release of the Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée 007 Limited Edition and the final trailer of No Time To Die ahead of the film’s highly anticipated premiere. “To […]

From Chukka Boots to Champagne, How to Nail Daniel Craig’s 007 Style in “No Time To Die.”

September 24, 2021

Robb Report highlighted the Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée 007 Limited Edition leading up to the highly anticipated premiere of No Time To Die. Writer Todd Plummer notes, “As the official […]