Despite the heat of early September, the happy news is that the 2022 harvest for my Paula Kornell Sparkling Wine has gone off without a hitch. This is mainly attributed to the fact that sparkling wine grapes are harvested relatively early in the season vis-à-vis grapes for still wines and that the picking crews have been able to pick in the cool of the night.

It’s the one official day of the year dedicated to pampering moms everywhere — and the pressure is on. However, choosing a wine for Mother’s Day doesn’t have to mean buying the bottle with the heftiest price tag (though we do encourage spoiling her!). Buying wine for mom can be as simple as putting yourself in her shoes and picking accordingly.

Although sparkling wines have traditionally been reserved for special occasions, more imbibers are realizing there's no time like the present to pop a bottle. Bubby helps to make every day a special occasion, and when you add a little bit of orange juice, it transforms into a perfect brunch-ready cocktail.

Ian Devereux White, wine director at San Francisco Magazine, asked local chefs and winemakers to dream up their top food & wine pairings for the upcoming warm summer months. The result? Paula Kornell Blanc de Noirs paired with a roasted sea bass from Angéle Restaurant + Bar in Napa.

Paula Kornell, the auction’s 2022 special guest of honor, donated a lot that sold for $105,000— Mother Cluckers Fabulous Bubbles Fiesta soirée for 20 in the winner’s home with fried chicken, bubbles, whiskey, beer, groovy tunes and more.

Sue G. Collins of Roswell City Lifestyle chats with Dana Gurela at Deep Roots on best brunch pairings—including the Paula Kornell Blanc de Noirs with the red snapper!

Katie Kelly Bell, contributor to Forbes, picks her favorite white wines for the approaching summer months. In it, she recommends the Brut: “This balanced and pretty sparkling is a new venture from one of the oldest sparkling names in Napa Valley—Hans Kornell.”

Sparkling wine sales are up 60% this year, with more and more people reaching for bubbly options that are outside the traditional Champagne. Jeff Siegel, contributor to Pix, discusses how bubbles are no longer just for special occasions, but for everyday occasions!

Tim Fish, Senior Editor for Wine Spectator, highlights eight impressive sparkling wines on the West Coast that are worth all the hype, noting that the Paula Kornell Brut is “appealing for its fresh apple and raspberry flavors, which are accented by brioche and spice.”

Jonathan Cristaldi features Paula Kornell Sparkling Napa Valley Blanc de Noir in an article for Food and Wine, alongside top champagnes every bubbly drinker should know.

Devin Parr shares her favorite Super Bowl food and wine pairings, and, of course, includes fried chicken and bubbles, specifically a bottle Paula Kornell Brut.

A pretty salmon color supports a core of strong acidity, giving the wine an impressive backbone. Made from 58% Pinot Noir and 42% Chardonnay, it delivers inviting, layered flavors of strawberry, peach and tangerine.

- Virginie Boone

Maria Hunt shares her top choices for New Year’s Eve bubbles, all from producers in the Bay Area, featuring the Paula Kornell Brut with its festive foil as one to reach for to impress your guests.

Alder Yarrow of Vinography reviews some of the best wines to cross his doorstep — this week focusing on sparkling wine for the holidays. Both the “saline citrus” of the Brut and the “wonderfully floral Blanc de Noirs” make the cut.

The 2022 Rodeo Uncorked International Wine Competition results have just been announced! The NV California Brut received Gold and the 2018 Napa Valley Blanc de Noirs received Bronze.

This is a story about three women – Sue Zemanick, Melissa Martin, and Paula Kornell – and one extraordinary dinner. It’s a tale about a “hosted weekend for foodies” at Half-Mile Farm, November 12-14, and an invitation to a glamorous weekend to engage with three culinary trailblazers.

Keeping Up With Coco lists her top wine, beer and spirits to surprise loved ones with this holiday season. These bottles are fun and festive and won’t disappoint!