EVENTS AND NEWS
Alfredo Vidaurre Montes Wine Scholarship
May 29, 2008
The Institute of Masters of Wine is delighted to announce that the Montes Scholarship, announced for the first time in 2007, has been renamed the Alfredo Vidaurre Montes Wine Scholarship, in honour of Alfredo Vidaurre, co-founder, partner and former director of Montes, who died in February this year.
Cool, Crisp Albariño Wines from Rías Baixas Refresh Bay Area
May 22, 2008
Elegant Albariño wines from Rías Baixas traveled from Spain’s west coast to ours for the region’s first grand tasting in California on May 15, 2008. In record-breaking heat, San Francisco area press and industry guests quenched their thirst and satiated their palates with the newest vintage of Rías Baixas Albariño wines from 17 different producers.
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Rías Baixas US Campaign
Montes Environmental Approach
May 20, 2008
Persevering in their efforts to produce premium wines from the finest terroir, Montes Winery recently announced the formal adoption of a sustainable winegrowing initiative in order to protect the environmental integrity of its Chilean estates.
Montes Winery Initiates A Sustainable Winegrowing Initiative
May 07, 2008
Montes Winery, a top producer in Chile - renowned as a “viticultural paradise” due to its temperate climate - has announced its formal adoption of a sustainable winegrowing initiative in order to further protect the environmental integrity of its estates and ultimate wine production.
Rias Baixas Albariño Producers Heed Expert’s Advice On Marketing Wines In US Market
March 17, 2008
Owners, winemakers and marketers of leading Albariño brands recently assembled at the Rías Baixas Consejo Regulador (local governing wine board) to learn from Barbara Insel, President and CEO of Stonebridge Research, how best to market their wines in the US
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Rías Baixas US Campaign
Sommeliers “Seduced” at Rías Baixas Albariño Saints and Sinners Party
March 04, 2008
Wine industry professionals braved the snow and sleet on Tuesday, February 12th for a night of “Saints and Sinners” sponsored by Rías Baixas Albariño wines. The hot white wine from Spain invited sommeliers and wine media to “kick cupid to the curb” and party with their peers after-hours at M1-5 bar and lounge in Tribeca.
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Wines from Italy’s Alto Adige Bring Blast of Alpine Air to New York City
March 2008
Members of the wine industry and media flocked to the Alto Adige tasting on February 26th at the Puck Building in the city’s trendy Soho neighborhood. Nearly 400 attendees fell in love with wines from this northernmost Italian wine region, home to a unique blend of Alpine and Mediterranean cultures.
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Alto Adige Wines US Campaign
Rías Baixas Albariño Announces 2007 Recipe Contest Winners
February 01, 2008
Amateur chefs across the country recently uncovered a secret that top chefs and sommeliers have long known—Rías Baixas Albariño wines create a perfect match for foods from around the world.
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Institute Of Masters Of Wine Announces Montes Winery Inaugural Scholarship Winner: Isabelle Legeron
January 15, 2008
In its continued its quest for excellence in wine production, Montes Winery, together with the Institute of Masters of Wine, is delighted to announce London native Isabelle Legeron as the winner of the inaugural Montes Winery Scholarship.
Cornerstone Communications: Knockin’ em Back for a Good Cause 1st Annual 'Bowling Ball' Benefits CancerCare for Kids®
December 07, 2007
From high balls to gutter balls, Cornerstone Communications’ First Annual Bowling Ball Tournament raised over $2,000 for CancerCare for Kids®. On December 5, 2007, members of the media and wine educators gave their spare time at Bowlmor Lanes to support CancerCare and to battle for the title of Epicurean All-Star.
Montes Winery Introduces The Next Generation
October 05, 2007
On Tuesday, September 11th, local press and trade gathered at Studio 450 – an ultra-modern loft that seems to reach into the heavens with its gleaming white walls and panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline – to experience the past, present, and future of Montes Winery.
Two Sides of the Andes Face Off
July 24, 2007
As Chile and Argentina gain respect around the world for their distinctive high quality wines, Chief Winemaker Aurelio Montes of Montes Winery works both terrains wearing two cowboy hats – that of the Chilean huaso and the Argentinean gaucho
Viña Montes Conducts Chile’s First Live Interactive Webinar
June 07, 2007
Renowned for discovering new terroirs in Chile and beyond, innovative Chilean winery Montes S.A. has taken its exploratory skills one step further—by holding the first LIVE interactive webinar over the internet from the winery in Chile.
Albariño Wines from Rías Baixas Make Historic Pilgrimage to New York City
April 30, 2007
Nineteen wineries showcased the 2006 vintage of their Albariño wines against the backdrop of St. Bartholomew's church in New York City.
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Alto Adige Wows NYC
Love was in the Air at Alto Adige Wine Tasting
February 21, 2007
Valentine's Day arrived early, and with a blast of Alpine Air on February 13th, when 27 producers and cooperatives from the Alto Adige region of Italy showcased their wines in midtown Manhattan.
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"City of Wine"
Marqués de Riscal Introduces "City of Wine"
November 14, 2006
At the recent launch of Marqués de Riscal's renowned "City of Wine," guests were seduced by a medley of surprises, leading up to a spectacular tribute to this new cultural wine destination.
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Montes Does Napa
August 10, 2006
Following its successful Kaiken project in Mendoza, Argentina in 2002, Montes moves further north to California to launch its latest venture in the much sought after Napa Valley region.
Montes Launches New Rosé - Cherub 
June 15, 2006
Guests at the recent Montes Cherub launch were "tickled pink" by the presentation of the newest Montes Angel, Cherub, a Syrah rosé.
Wine Enthusiast Awards
Wine Enthusiast Honors Montes
January 14, 2003
Chile’s Montes winery has been named “Winery of the Year: New World” by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Montes is one of eight winners of the magazine’s annual wine & spirits industry awards for 2002, and is featured in its "Annual Awards" issue.
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Archive
March 13, 2008: Artesa Winery Introduces “The Art of Artesa” Special Showcase of the 2005 Reserve Cabernet SauvignonOctober 17, 2007: Cornerstone Communications To Represent Napa’s Artesa Winery
May 04, 2005: Viña Montes Explores New Territory
January 27, 2005: Montes Inaugurates New Winery with Feng Shui Touch
January 23, 2002: Montes Folly: Chile's First Ultra-Premium Syrah
