10 Best Wineries and Vineyards to Sip and Swirl in Napa Valley
March 11, 2020
USA Today's popular 10 Best syndicate highlighted 10 of the best places to visit in Napa Valley, including Chateau Montelena. The winery earned the #2 spot on the list, and...
Champagne and Potato Chips
March 09, 2020
Washington Examiner columnist Eric Felten's latest column explores the always satisfying pairing of Champagne and potato chips, inspired by a scene in The Seven Year Itch. While the image of...
Hooray for Chardonnay: A Global Guide to the World’s Best Bottles
March 09, 2020
Wine Enthusiast included Chateau Montelena in an article that explores some of the greatest expressions of Chardonnay in the world. The Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay is noted as one...
Ponzi Vineyards: Fifty Years of Original Oregon
March 09, 2020
Dallas Wine Chick, Melanie Ofenloch, had the opportunity to meet with Ponzi Vineyards Founder Dick Ponzi, President Anna Maria Ponzi and Winemaker Luisa Ponzi in Texas for a special 50th anniversary...
Masseto: James Suckling's Winery of the Decade
March 05, 2020
Starting of the new year strong, James Suckling has named Masseto to be the winery of the decade. Over the past two decades, Masseto has been dedicated, with razor-sharp focus, to creating a legendary expression...
Review: Gary Farrell Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2017
March 05, 2020
Terroirist reviewed the Gary Farrell Winery 2017 Olivet Lane Chardonnay, awarding it with a 92 Point rating. The wine has much to offer, the review details "Wow, what a pretty,...
The Most Beautiful Wineries in Napa Valley
March 04, 2020
Sonoma Magainze, an award-winning publication that celebrates the Sonoma landscape and lifestyle, names Chateau Montelena one of the most beautiful wineries in the Napa Valley. Home to over 400 wineries, the competition is...
A Different Take on 2018 in Burgundy
March 04, 2020
Wine Spectator senior editor and lead taster for Burgundy, Bruce Sanderson, writes of his recent trip to France where he visited boutique negociant Lucien Le Moine to check out the...
Why Now Is the Best Time to Drink Aged California Wines
March 03, 2020
Robb Report contributor Ted Loos published a story about how older vintages of California Cabernet Sauvignons are having a moment, especially the lower alcohol styles from Napa produced before 1990,...
Review: Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016
March 02, 2020
VinePair awarded the Gary Farrell Winery 2016 Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir with an "A+" rating, declaring that "it is one of the most beautiful Pinot Noir wines from America currently...
Review: Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2017
March 02, 2020
VinePair reviewed the Gary Farrell Winery 2017 Russian River Selection Pinot Noir, awarding it with an "A" rating. The write up offers high praise, explaining, "This is how it’s done!...
Wine Weirdos on 2017 Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir
February 28, 2020
Popular Youtubers, Wine Weridos, recently reviewed the 2017 Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir in their short tasting segment. The pair loved the wine and described it as "everything that is beautiful...
Decanter's Top New Zealand Organic Wines to Try
February 27, 2020
Decanter's David Longfield investigates the growing organics moment in New Zealand, and picks Dog Point Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2017 as a top example to try. Decanter reports that even New Zealand,...
Rosé wine is booming everywhere, especially in the U.S.
February 27, 2020
Fox Business sit's down with Château Minuty's François Matton to discuss how rosé has become practically everywhere! Matton accredits rosé's success to its light, pleasantly acidic, deliciously fruity and low alcohol nature that allows...
The Chemist of Wine - An Interview with Gary Farrell's Theresa Heredia
February 27, 2020
Paper City Magazine, the definitive source for fashion, food, home and lifestyle news in Texas, sits down with Gary Farrell Vineyard's winemaker Theresa Heredia to talk all things Russian River Valley! Wine writes...
Review: Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
February 27, 2020
VinePair has featured the Chateau Montelena 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in its latest review. The writer starts out with some context for this write up, suggesting "these days Cali...
Review: Chateau Montelena Estate Zinfandel 2015
February 27, 2020
VinePair featured the Chateau Montelena Estate Zinfandel 2015 in a recent review, categorized for anyone looking to please a crowd, bring to a steak dinner or "treat yo'self." Noting that...
Spring Training, DIY Beer, Pinot Noir Stars, Grape News, Deals...
February 27, 2020
Wine writer Peter Gianotti highlighted Ponzi Vineyard's 50th anniversary and three of the winery's stand out wines, 2016 Pinot Noir Reserve, 2017 Avellana Pinot Noir and the 2018 Arneis in...
How to pair Wine and Cheese Like an Expert
February 25, 2020
Food & Wine contributor Jonathan Cristaldi highlights Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée as one of the ideal wines to pair with cheese. He explains, "Champagne is cheese’s best friend—capable of eliciting a...
How to pair Wine and Cheese Like an Expert
February 25, 2020
Food & Wine contributor Jonathan Cristaldi asked several industry experts to share their favorite wine & cheese pairing, and also offer tips to help readers pick their own winning combinations...