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September 17, 2008An Angel Lands in SF
"Chilean wine dynamo Montes just launched its newest wine, NapaAngel, in our market this week..."READ MORE FROM LIZA ZIMMERMAN
S.F. Wine & Cocktail Examiner
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September 15, 2008
Stars Shine in Los Angeles!
Dancing With The Stars finalist and Chilean superstar Cristian de la Fuente and his actress wife Angelica Castro join Alex Guarachi at the 7th Annual TGIC Trade Tasting in L.A.More Info
August 20, 2008
Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2005 #1!!
BOTTLE SHOCK INDEED! On July 12, 2008, world-renowned wine educator/writer/consultant STEVEN SPURRIER recreated the famous 1976 "Judgment in Paris" blind tasting in India, and this time it was our very own Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2005 that emerged victorious!More Info
July 29, 2008
Bodega Norton Torrentes 2007 "Wine of the Week"
As featured in The Washington Times, Paul Lukacs writes that “Bodega Norton’s value-priced Torrontes provides a great introduction to this exciting white wine” and that it goes with a variety of summer foods.More Info
July 07, 2008
Great news from L’Aventure
Estate Cuvee 2006 - 97 points Cote a Cote 2006 - 96 points Optimus 2005 - 94 points - Parker Rhone ReportMore Info
June 18, 2008
Excellence from New Zealand
Congratulations to Omaka Springs! Winner, Double Gold! The San Francisco International Wine Competition 2008More Info
June 17, 2008
CASS: GOLD in O.C.
The Orange County Wine Society conducts the largest competition of California wines in the world and this year CASS WINES sent in their only white wine, the '07 Viognier, and their new releases, the '05 Syrah and '05 Cabernet. All three got Gold Medals; the Cab got a "4 STAR" Gold. Only 20 or so 4 Star Golds were awarded out of over 3,000 total wines and over 300 total Gold Medals.More Info
June 12, 2008
HALTER RANCH RACKS UP THE HONORS
Westside Paso Robles Winery Garners Coveted International Award for SyrahMore Info
May 27, 2008
Wine & Spirits Magazine, June 2008
Broman 2006 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc gets 91 rating.More Info
May 19, 2008
Decanter June 2008
Montes Limited Selection Cabernet/Carmenere 2006 and Montes Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc Leyda 2006 were just rated in Decanter’s June 2008 issue.More Info
May 07, 2008
Cass Winery Accolades!
The Cass 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon received a 90 point score from Wine Enthusiast, appearing in their next issue (June 2008).More Info
March 20, 2008
Bodega Norton Reserve Malbec 2005 featured in Salt Lake Tribune
2005 BODEGA NORTON MALBEC RESERVE ($15): This is a very nice example of the Malbec variety. Stiff, full body over a nice bouquet of dark fruit and just a touch of chocolate in the finish.More Info
March 07, 2008
Wine & Spirits Magazine Top 50 Wines
Wine & Spirits polled over 300 of the top restaurants in the US (wine buyers, sommeliers, f&b directors, etc). Three TGIC wines were ranked. “MOST POPULAR RESTAURANT WINES- ARGENTINA” #11 Pascual Toso Reserve Malbec “MOST POPULAR RESTAURANT WINES- CHILE” #3 Montes Alpha Chardonnay, Montes Alpha SyrahMore Info
February 29, 2008
Wine Spectator- Blog with James Laube and Terry Hoage
Along with a nice hand-written thank-you note Hoage sent me a few sheets from Ryan's 46 playbook, just for my entertainment and in the unlikely event that I might somehow ever be called upon to develop an offensive game plan and know how to pick up some of Ryan's blitz calls, such as "Charley Single," "Hamburger" and "59 Easy."More Info
February 13, 2008
Terry Hoage Wine Premiers Wilder on THV
Read Doug Wilder's excellent blog and review on the superb Terry Hoage Wines.More Info
November 01, 2007
Pascual Toso Malbec 2006 scores cover of Wine Enthusiast
Pascual Toso Malbec 2006 was rated 91 points and a "Best Buy" in the November 15 issue of Wine Enthusiast. There is also a great bottle shot on the cover, and included in the "Great Wines Under $15" article.More Info
October 30, 2007
Alex Guarachi Founder/Owner of TGIC Importers featured in the Pittsburgh Tribune
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October 17, 2007
Montes Purple Angel 2004 in the New York Times
Great news, Eric Asimov from the New York Times recommended Montes Purple Angel 2004 in the New York Times today, calling it "dark and spicy" and describes it as having "polished, lingering flavors of dark fruit and spicy vanilla." The article talks about Carmenere from Chile and also includes a tasting chart of recommended wines.More Info
October 01, 2007
Limerick Lane Awarded Silver Medal!
Limerick Lane was awarded a Silver medal for the Syrah, Gold for the Zinfandel at the Sonoma County Harvest fair last Saturday!More Info
September 14, 2007
Denner Vineyards interviews with the Winery Channel!!!
Please check out The Source - Denner Vineyards Episode 1 with Ron and Marilyn DennerMore Info
| Year | Label | Ratings | Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pascual Toso Malbec |
91 pts |
"Best Buy" WE |
| 2005 | Dm. Philippe Delesvaux Anjou Rouge |
90 pts |
WS |
| 2006 | Bodega Norton Chardonnay |
88 pts | WS |
| 2005 | Achaval Ferrer Finca Altamira |
94 pts | WS |
| Year | Label | Ratings | Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Water Wheel Shiraz (Australia) | 90 pts | WS |
| 2001 | Broman Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa) | 90 pts | WS |
| 2005 | Kaiken Ultra Malbec (2005) | 5/5 | |
| 2004 | Maysara Pinot Noir Delara (Oregon) |
90 pts |
* WS- Wine Spectator, WE- Wine Enthusiast, WA- Wine Advocate, W&S- Wine & Spirits, D - Decanter, ST - Steve Tanzer