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Category: Innocent Bystander

November 24, 2015

Halliday’s Top 100 Includes Some Favorites

James Halliday’s Top 100 Wines of 2015 Whites Under $20: 95 pts    d’Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2015 An utterly impressive wine from a winery best known for its flotilla…

October 21, 2015

Australian Pinot Noirs Reviewed by Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast December 2015 Advance Buying Guide Wine Enthusiast December Issue 2015 92 pts/CELLAR SELECTION    Innocent Bystander Mea Culpa Pinot Noir 2013 A blend of two clones (MV6 and…

October 8, 2015

Old Bridge Cellars Named as a Top Importer

Top Importers of 2015 Wine & Spirits 29th Annual Buying Guide Winter, 2015 Here’s a trade secret it pays to know: When faced with an unfamiliar wine, turn the bottle…

July 17, 2015

Wine Spectator’s Australian Issue

Highs and Lows Down Under: Australian wines bounce back in 2012 with newfound diversity and sophistication Wine Spectator August Issue, 2015 by Harvey Steiman Vintage typically plays a secondary role…

February 27, 2015

The Wine Advocate Highlights Victoria, Australia

Victoria: Australia’s Vine Mixologists The Wine Advocate February 27, 2015 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown Victoria is Australia’s ultimate state of contrasts. Unlike Australia’s other states, pretty much all areas of Victoria…

February 9, 2015

Innocent Bystander Pinot Gris – Simply Delicious

30 Great Offbeat Wines to Excite Your Palate Decanter.com February 2015 2013 Innocent Bystander Pinot Gris, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia Pinot Gris’ popularity is increasing, with more and more examples…

January 27, 2015

A Plethora of Reviews in Wine Enthusiast This Month

Wine Enthusiast Advance Buying Guide March 2015 99 pts/CELLAR SELECTION     Chambers Rosewood NV Rare Muscadelle This wine is dark brown in hue with a greenish-gold tint to its rim, providing clues…

December 8, 2014

Champions in Houston

A Great Showing for OBC Wines in Houston 2014 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition Results December 8, 2014 CLASS CHAMPION / DOUBLE GOLD 2012 Maison L’Envoye Bourgogne Rouge…

December 2, 2014

Rewriting Perceptions on Wines from Australia

Warm and Sunny Wines from Australia The Wine Observer December 1, 2014 by Frederick Thurber This cold and dreary weather calls for some warm, sunny wines from Australia, and the…

November 7, 2014

OBC Features on List of Great and Unique Australian Wines

10 Reasons to Drink Australian Wine Enthusiast December, 2014 by Joe Czerwinski Finding great Australian wine in the U.S. is harder than it used to be. Hurt by sagging demand…

September 23, 2014

Platinums for OBC at Sommelier Challenge

The Sixth Annual Sommelier Challenge Results Are In! International Wine Competition Sommelier Challenge September 20/21, 2014 The sixth annual Sommelier Challenge took place in San Diego over the 20th and…

September 5, 2014

Wine & Spirits Reviews Sublime Shiraz from Australia

New Releases from Australia & Year’s Best Wine & Spirits October 2014 Wine & Spirits’ October Issue features ‘The Years Best’ with a particular focus on Red Burgundy and Shiraz from…

July 31, 2014

2015 Australian Wine Companion Reviews are In

Australian Wine Companion 2015 July 2014by James Halliday James Halliday sings the praises of OBC brands once again with the release of the 2015 Australian Wine Companion. Highlights include Penley Estate‘s “best…

July 29, 2014

Hooray for Rosé International Wine Cellar Rosé Roundup

Annual Rosé Roundup 2014 International Wine Cellar July 29, 2014 by Josh Raynolds America’s love affair with pink wines is looking pretty insatiable based on all anecdotal information I’m able…