Wine Reviews - December 15 Issue
December 22, 2020
Wine Review Online included two positive write ups for Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Iskra 2015 and Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2016 in its latest set of reviews. Michael Apstein awards the...
Top 100 Wines of United States 2020
December 22, 2020
James Suckling selected Ponzi Vineyards Avellana Chardonnay 2017 as one of the Top 100 American wines of the year in his annual review. Acknowledging the obstacles and constraints to taste...
Pop! Fizz! Cheers to Sparkling Wines!
December 17, 2020
Texas Lifestyles Magazine believes few beverages capture the same excitement during the holidays as sparkling wine does, so the publication has shared their top recommendations for the season including Champagne...
Bubbly & Beyond: The Best Pairings for the Holidays
December 17, 2020
Leading lifestyle publication, The Coveteur, included Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée in a holiday focused food and wine pairing story. They argue that even if we aren't celebrating as we normally...
13 Easy-To-Make Mezcal Cocktails For Winter 2020
December 16, 2020
Forbes is encouraging readers to stray from sipping mezcal neat in favor of experimenting with a cocktail, such as the Haitian Divorce, created by The Craft Spirits Cooperative's spirits specialist...
The Stylish Gifts That the Most Sophisticated Hostess Will Appreciate
December 16, 2020
The Observer published a story dedicated to the best gifts to consider for the most stylish hostess, including Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. The writer explains the significance of...
Search out limited editions and reserve selections for special gift-giving
December 16, 2020
The Cape Gazette included Champagne Bollinger Special Cuveé 007 in a gifting story focused on limited edition packages. Described as a "sure winner for collectors," the writer elaborates on Bollinger's...
Holiday Gifts Under $100 For Your Favorite Wine Lover
December 15, 2020
UPROXX believes gifting wine to your loved ones is the right, crowd-pleasing decision this holiday season and recommends Champagne Bollinger Special Cuveé NV as one of eight standout options. Their...
Russian River Valley Neighborhood wines are notable
December 15, 2020
The San Francisco Examiner highlighted two single vineyard expressions from Gary Farrell Winery, Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2017 and Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, in a piece that speaks to the...
Not All Russian River Valley Wines Are The Same
December 15, 2020
Tom Marquardt, the syndicated wine columnist for The South Florida Reporter, highlighted key takeaways from a Russian River Valley and Gary Farrell Winery zoom tasting with his readers, as well...
Cheers to Your Return
December 15, 2020
PUNCH put an emphasis on Chateau Montelena within a larger Napa Valley travel guide article. The Calistoga property is featured prominently as the first winery recommended as a "must-visit," with...
The Best Wines to Gift This Holiday Season
December 15, 2020
Cottages & Gardens' wine columnist Sheri de Borchgrave highlighted a selection of giftworthy wines - to give or to treat yourself to - in her latest piece, including Champagne Ayala...
Give your holidays some sparkle with these well-priced bubbles
December 14, 2020
The Washington Post highlighted Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur NV as one of five exceptional sparkling wines to enjoy this season without breaking the bank. Longtime wine columnist Dave McIntyre gives...
Holiday Hunt: INDULGE editors weigh in on must-have gifts to make the season bright
December 14, 2020
The Miami Herald's luxury INDULGE publication selected Champagne Bollinger Special Cuveé 007 Limited Edition as one of the best gifts to give - especially if you have a secret agent...
Of the 2,108 Wines I Tasted This Year, These 10 Were the Best
December 14, 2020
Bloomberg wine columnist Elin McCoy selected Sandrone Le Vigne 2016 as one of her top 10 favorite wines of the year, a major accolade considering she tasted more than 2100...
The Dozen - A Cascade of Bubbles
December 14, 2020
iSante recommends three cuvées from Champagne Ayala to consider this holiday season, while urging readers to sip from a white wine glass because it will "better display all of the...
Napa + Wine on Screen
December 14, 2020
Wine Blast, a Top-10 US and UK podcast hosted by Master Sommeliers (and husband and wife duo) Susie Barrie and Peter Richards, interviewed Chateau Montelena Winemaker Matt Crafton for its...
The 30 Best Wines To Drink During The Holidays
December 14, 2020
Glam highlighted Masciarelli's Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2016 and Villa Gemma Montepulciano 2015 in its round up of the best wines to drink this season. The writer explains the Marina...
12 Christmas, Hanukkah, & Kwanzaa Gifts For Your Partner's Parents
December 11, 2020
Elite Daily recommends the Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2016 as a great holiday gift for wine lovers. The writer explains this bottle "comes from a family-owned producer operated by a...