Category: Australia

Wine Spectator August 2014 OBC wines from both Australia and France garner praise with both online reviews, as well as reviews from the August 2014 issue of Wine Spectator. Jasper…

The Glories of Riesling (Part Three) – The New World Reflections on Wine July 2, 2014 Tom Hyland In my two previous posts on Riesling, I wrote about the two…

Hail Mount Mary, Full of Grace Australian Wine Companion June 30, 2014 by James Halliday I’ve taken passion/passionate out of my lexicon because the words have been terminally debased. I’d…

Australia’s New South Wales: Talk About the Weather The Wine Advocate June 30, 2014 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown Each year as I approach the NSW tastings for this annual report I…

The June 25th Wine Spectator Insider showcases a late harvest botrytized wine from d’Arenberg and 2012 Shiraz from Jasper Hill. 92 pts d’Arenberg The Noble Wrinkled Riesling 2010Sweet and lush, with…

Savvy Shopper: Aussie Reds Wine Spectator July 2014 Issue This selection of reds from Australia showcases several different grape varieties from a host of different locales, including Innocent Bystander’s fresh and expressive…

Australian Wines Revisited The Wine Observer June 15th, 2014 by Frederick Thurber I have to admit that I have not paid enough attention to Australian wines. I was a bit turned…

Coonawarra & Margaret River Cabernet: Panel Tasting Results Leeuwin Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 tops Decanter.com’s list of Coonawarra and Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon with 95+ points (18.75/20 points). Leeuwin…

Penley Estate ‘Phoenix’ 2000 Coonawarra Cabernet VinoVeracity June 8, 2014 by Rafael Nazario Texture and narrative began to take shape. A story line became present in the glass. Here was…

100 Best Australian Wines 2014/15 by Matthew Jukes 11th Edition In the 11th Edition of Matthew Jukes’ 100 Best Australian Wines, 7 wines are imported exclusively by Old Bridge Cellars.…

5 Affordable Grill-Friendly Wines Food & Wine June 4, 2014 by Ray Isle Grilling season is here the weather’s warm, the charcoal is available, and with any luck you’ve delegated…

South Australia Part 2: More Post New Sensations The Wine Advocate May 30, 2014 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown The Wine Advocate’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown shares yet more praise for two South Australian…

Australia’s Wine Values: Everyone Loves a Bargain The Wine Advocate May 30, 2014 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown Everyone loves a bargain, right? Most wine professionals agree that given the right piece…

An Australian One-Stop Winery: Innocent Bystander Wine Spectator May 15, 2014 by Harvey Steiman Yarra Valley favorite shows what a tasting room can be. Healesville, a Yarra Valley town an…