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May 04, 2009Montes Makes Headlines
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine April 2009More Info
May 04, 2009
TGIC PROUDLY PRESENTS OUR 90+ POINTS WINES
140 TOP WINES and "Best Buys"More Info
April 03, 2009
Montes Cherub Graces The Today Show
Exciting News! Montes Cherub Rosé was one of the featured wines this morning on the Today Show.More Info
March 10, 2009
The Power of Argentina!
Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch says: "Now is the time to capitalize on the power of Argentina with the consumer." The buzz is MALBEC!More Info
March 09, 2009
BLOG: Wine Spectator
From Santiago Achaval in Argentina. "Bringing in the Achaval Ferrer 2009 Summer Harvest"More Info
March 03, 2009
Most Popular Wines
Montes and Bodega Norton are TOPS in the 20th Annual Wine & Spirits Restaurant PollMore Info
February 02, 2009
Travel + Leisure February 2009
MSNBC.com highlighted Chile’s Colchagua Valley as a go to destination for premium wines.More Info
October 20, 2008
TOP 20 FORBES
Montes Purple Angel a TOP 20 in the latest issue of FORBES (10/9/2008)More Info
September 17, 2008
An 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
| Year | Label | Ratings | Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Pascual Toso Finca Pedregal (Argentina) |
93 pts |
Wine Enthusiast |
| 2006 | Conte D'Attimis-Maniago Pinot Grigio (Italy) |
90 pts |
Wine News |
| 2005 | Santa Ema Amplus One (Chile) |
92 pts | Wine & Spirits |
| 2008 | Omaka Springs Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) |
89 pts |
Wine & Spirits |
| Year | Label | Ratings | Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | L'Aventure Optimus (California) |
94 pts | Robert Parker |
| 2005 | Haywood Estate Rocky Terrace (California) |
93 pts | Wine Spectator |
| 2007 | Mahoney Vermentino Carneros (California) |
89 pts |
Wine Enthusiast |
| 2006 | Napa Angel by Montes Cabernet Sauvignon (California) |
NEW RELEASE |
Top red wine choice now being served at the New York Bar (seen in the film Lost In Translation) in Tokyo, Japan! |