Arista Winery in the Press
May 2013
International Wine Cellar reivews 2010 Perli Vineyard Pinot Noir - 91 points!
International Wine Cellar reivews 2010 Two Birds Vineyard Pinot Noir - 90 points!
April 2013
Wine Enthusiast Magazine reviews 2010 Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir - 93 points!
Wine Enthusiast Magazine reviews 2010 Perli Vineyard Pinot Noir - 91 points!
March 2013
Food and Drink Magazine reviews Arista's Executive Chef, Timothy Kaulfers' Food & Wine Experience
See page 7 for article.
Vinography blog by Alder Yarrow reviews 2010 Longbow Pinot Noir here.
February 2013
Connoisseurs' Guide reviews 2010 Two Birds Estate Pinot Noir - 92 points!
Connoisseurs' Guide reviews 2010 Harper's Rest Estate Pinot Noir - 90 points!
Connoisseurs' Guide reviews 2010 Longbow Pinot Noir - 90 points!
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December 2012
Press Democrat picks Arista Winery as one of the "Wineries to Watch in 2013". Read article by Virginie Boone here.
On December 5, 2012 Arista Winery announces new Winemaker, Matt Courtney! Read the Press Release here.
Wine Spectator James Laube announces Arista's new Winemaker. Read his article here.
November 2012
Wall Street Journal article by Lettie Teague recommends the "velvety-textured" 2010 Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir as a wine that "overperformed" for wine and food pairing. Read her article.
Press Democrat picks 2010 Mononi Vineyard Pinot Noir as the featured wine of the week for November 19, 2012. Read article by Peg Melnik.
Press Democrat picks 2010 Mononi Vineyard Pinot Noir to pair with a Thanksgiving side dish. Read article by Michelle Anna Jordan.
PinotReport Greg Walter reviews 2010 Longbow Pinot Noir - 90 points!
PinotReport Greg Walter reviews 2010 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir - 91 points!
PinotReport Greg Walter reviews 2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir - 90 points!
Read November 15, 2012 issue.
Press Democrat mentions Arista in this article by Virginie Boone, "A lovely fall drive in Wine Country".
October 2012
Wine & Spirits reviews 2011 Ferrington Vineyard Gewurztraminer - 90 points!
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Huffington Post mentions Arista in this article by Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, "Sonoma, California: Farm to Table and Grape to Glass".
September 2012
Celebrated Living mentions Arista in their fall issue for the "Foodie Frenzy" article by Elaine Glusac.
CBS San Francisco mentions Arista as "Best Family Friendly Vineyards To See Grapes Harvested".
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine reviews 2011 Ferrington Vineyard Gewurztraminer - 90 points!
August 2012
Press Democrat picks 2010 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir as one of the wine's of the week for August 20, 2012. Read article by Peg Melnik.
July 2012
Press Democrat picks 2010 Longbow Pinot Noir as one of the wine's of the week for July 23, 2012. Read article by Peg Melnik.
PinotFile reviews 2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.
PinotFile reviews 2010 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.
PinotFile reviews 2010 Longbow Pinot Noir.
PinotFile reviews 2011 Ferrington Vineyard Gewurztraminer.
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The San Francisco Chronicle recommends 2010 Longbow Pinot Noir. Read article by Jon Bonne.
WineReviewOnline.com interviews Mark McWilliams. Read article by Tina Caputo.
June 2012
PinotFile reviews Mendocino Ridge Appellation and includes 2009 Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir.
PinotFile reviews 2009 Perli Vineyard Pinot Noir.
PinotFile reviews 2010 Perli Vineyard Pinot Noir.
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May 2012
San Francisco Chronicle reviews Arista Winery's Tasting Room. Read article by Carey Sweet.
April 2012
Tim Fish announces that Arista Winery buys Martinelli Road Vineyard. Read article.
Press Release of Arista Acquistion of Martinelli Road Vineyard. Read release.
Wine Spectator reviews 2009 Two Birds Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir - 90 points!
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March 2012
Wine Enthusiast reviews 2009 Two Birds Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir - 94 points!
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The Tasting Panel reviews 2009 Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir as a "big, big, delicious wine."
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February 2012
2010 Longbow Pinot Noir is picked as a great Valentine's Day wine on the San Francisco Bay Area television show, 7Live for being silky, sultry and supple and a great pairing with chocolate fondue. Watch "Picking the Right Valentine's Wine" television segment where Arista is mentioned around the 3:30 mark here.
Wine & Spirits reviews 2009 Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir - 90 points!
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October 2011
Connoisseurs' Guide reviews 2009 Mononi Vineyard Pinot Noir - 91 points!
Connoisseurs' Guide reviews 2009 Woodruff Vineyard Pinot Noir - 91 points!
Connoisseurs' Guide reviews 2009 Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir - 90 points!
Connoisseurs' Guide reviews 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir - 90 points!
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Leslie Sbrocco, host of San Francisco Bay Area KQED Check, Please! commented on Arista's inaugural release of our 2009 Two Birds Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir. More Info
Wine Enthusiast reviews 2009 Woodruff Vineyard Pinot Noir - 93 points!
Wine Enthusiast reviews 2009 Longbow Pinot Noir - 92 points!
Wine Enthusiast reviews 2009 Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir - 92 points!
Wine Enthusiast reviews 2009 Mononi Vineyard Pinot Noir - 92 points!
Wine Enthusiast reviews 2009 La Cruz Vineyard Pinot Noir - 90 points!
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August 2011
The PinotFile reviews 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
The PinotFile reviews 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
The PinotFile reviews 2009 Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir
The PinotFile reviews 2009 Longbow Pinot Noir
The PinotFile reviews 2009 La Cruz Vineyard Pinot Noir
The PinotFile reviews 2009 Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir
The PinotFile reviews 2009 Woodruff Vineyard Pinot Noir
The PinotFile reviews 2009 Mononi Vineyard Pinot Noir
The PinotFile reviews 2009 Perli Vineyard Pinot Noir
The PinotFile reviews 2009 Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir
The PinotFile reviews 2009 Hawk's View Vineyard Pinot Noir
The PinotFile reviews 2009 Two Birds Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir
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