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Squeezed by Tariffs, California Winemakers Discuss the Future

May 01, 2025

A recent Forbes article highlights how ongoing and proposed tariffs are creating challenges for small wine producers, even those focused on domestic sales - including Marietta Cellars and Old Vine...

Sancerre - The Brilliance of Sauvignon Blanc

May 01, 2025

Forbes contributor Tom Hyland recently published a story focused on Sancerre, featuring three of Domaine Hubert Brochard’s terroir-driven wines: Les Trois Coteaux 2023, Château du Fontaine-Audon “Terres de Silex” 2023,...

Tommasi Family Estates Expands Portfolio with Ammura

May 01, 2025

Shanken News Daily announced that Tommasi Family Estates has expanded its portfolio with Ammura, an exciting new estate on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. Nestled at 570 meters...

Guigal Côtes du Rhône + Hot Dog Pairing is "Robert De Niro-level ganster"

May 01, 2025

Wine Enthusiast published a super fun pairing story, “Let’s All Go to the Lobby: Your Favorite Concession Fare Gets Paired,” in the May 2025 issue featuring E. Guigal 2021 Côtes...

A No-Stress Guide To The World Of French Wine

April 25, 2025

Forbes recommended E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune & Blonde and Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Domaine in the article, “A No-Stress Guide To The World Of French Wine.” The article highlights the often complicated process...

Best Champagne Houses to Visit

April 25, 2025

Decanter's Tom Hewson included Champagne AYALA in a Decanter article about the best Houses to visit in the Champagne region. He notes that while AYALA is located in Aÿ, one...

Celebrate Mom with Rosé Wines That Tell a Story

April 25, 2025

Ahead of Mother's Day, The Chalk Report published a story, “Celebrate Mom with Rosé Wines That Tell a Story,” that spotlights three rosés from the VINTUS portfolio: Roseblood d’Estoublon Rosé...

Oregon Pinot Noir: Staying True to the Pinot Ideal

April 25, 2025

The World of Fine Wine published its spring issue, including an Oregon Pinot Noir report with rave reviews for Ponzi Vineyards! Most notably, the 2021 Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood Pinot Noir...

Chateau Montelena Acquires New Vineyard to Elevate Iconic Chardonnay and Legacy

March 28, 2025

Decanter published exciting news from Chateau Montelena following the 73-acre vineyard acquisition in the Carneros AVA —future home to the winery's legendary Chardonnay. This bold move continues Montelena's 140-year legacy...

Château de la Chaize 2022 Brouilly

March 28, 2025

Jancis Robinson published a fantastic article on Château de La Chaize and the 2022 Brouilly. The article highlights not only the incredible quality of their Brouilly—affordable, vibrant, and full of...

Domaine Chanson: A Young Team Makes its Mark

March 28, 2025

Wine Spectator highlighted Domaine Chanson in a dedicated feature, "Domaine Chanson: A Young Team Makes its Mark." Senior editor Bruce Sanderson highlights the work and dedication of the “new guard”...

Red, Red Rhône

March 28, 2025

Food & Wine critic Ray Isle included E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2020 in a print feature, “Red, Red Rhône.,” He puts a spotlight on some of the lesser known appellations of...

How to Take Champagne to the Next Level

March 28, 2025

Bloomberg wine correspondent Elin McCoy included Champagne Bollinger a couple different times in the story, "How to Take Champagne Season to the Next Level.” McCoy recommends Champagne Bollinger R.D. 2008...

These 12 Unforgettable Wines are About Way More than Quality

March 28, 2025

Bloomberg wine critic Elin McCoy selected Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2015 as one of the best and most memorable wines she tasted in 2024 - of which she...

How Bollinger Is Finding Ways To Celebrate As Champagne Sales Soften

March 28, 2025

Forbes contributor John Kell interviewed Champagne Bollinger family member Cyril Delarue for a dedicated story about how Bollinger adapts and innovates during challenging times. The story explores the decline in...

9 Southern Rhône Reds to Try if You Love Châteauneuf-du-Pape

March 28, 2025

Food & Wine Magazine wine critic Ray Isle included E. Guigal Gigondas 2019 in a story, "9 Southern Rhône Reds to Try if You Love Châteauneuf-du-Pape." Ray provides insight for...

Montecillo Vineyard: Mountain magic in Sonoma

March 28, 2025

Decanter's Clive Pursehouse published a story highlighting Montecillo Vineyard and the wines of the Moon Mountain District AVA, including Far Mountain. Pursehouse suggests wines from these high-elevation sites are producing...

VINTUS Continues Portfolio Expansion, Adding Marqués de Riscal

February 11, 2025

Today, we officially welcome Marques de Riscal to the VINTUS national portfolio. This iconic estate epitomizes Spanish winemaking heritage and innovation. Founded in 1858, they are one of the oldest...

NYT: How Chablis Winemakers Are Fighting Back Against Climate Change

February 06, 2025

Didier Séguier, director of Domaine William Fèvre, believes Chablis’s terroir is strong enough to withstand the effects of climate change. By Eric Asimov Good Chablis is the most distinctive chardonnay...

How to Find the Best Champagne for You

January 27, 2025

The New York Times' revered wine critic, Eric Asimov, included Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée NV, La Grand Année 2015 and R.D. 2008 in a recent article, “How to Find the...