Category: News
September 1, 2015
95 Points for 2011 d’Arenberg The Dead Arm
Great Scores From The Wine Advocate for d’Arenberg’s New Releases Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (online) 31st August, 2015 95 pts d’Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2011 Deep garnet-colored with…
August 18, 2015
Wine Enthusiast October Buying Guide Reviews Australia
Wine Enthuisast October 2015 Advance Buying Guide Wine Enthusiast October Issue 2015 95 pts/CELLAR SELECTION Jasper Hill Georgia’s Paddock Shiraz 2012 When the alcohol levels are reined in…
July 31, 2015
Lisa Perotti-Brown in the Clare Valley
South Australia, Clare Valley: Esoteric Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate July 31, 2015 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown Clare Valley is one of Australia’s best kept wine secrets. OK, so it’s not such…
July 29, 2015
Wine Spectator Insider Reviews Greywacke and Jasper Hill
Two Classics from Master Winemakers Wine Spectator Insider July 29, 2015 94 pts Jasper Hill Occam’s Razor Shiraz 2013 Focused and expressive, with an overlay of about a dozen…
July 23, 2015
Shoofly Shiraz is Wine Spectator Daily Pick
Wine Spectator’s Daily Wine Pick Under $15 WineSpectator.com July 23, 2015 Shoofly Shiraz 2013 “Fresh and expressive, with a mineral note weaving through the ripe blackberry and licorice flavors. Lingers…
July 22, 2015
Brokenwood Semillon is a Wine You Must Discover
The World’s Three Greatest Underrated Wines, 2015 Edition WineSpectator.com July 22, 2015 by Matt Kramer You would think that in our we’re-all-connected-now world that no wine of any real quality…
July 22, 2015
The World’s Greatest Winemakers – Alberto Antonini
The Winemakers’ Winemakers Decanter July 2015 by Ian D’Agata What greater accolade can there be than to be judged best in the world by your peers? We asked leading winemakers…
July 21, 2015
Innovator and Influncer Vanya Cullen
These 13 People Are Changing the Way You Drink Conde Nast Traveler July 20,2015 by Sarah Bruning There’s a new guard rising in the hospitality industry—a legion of bartenders, winemakers,…
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…
July 17, 2015
Greywacke a Sauvignon Blanc Is Benchmark, Says WSJ
In defense of the Soccer Mom’s Favorite Wine The Wall Street Journal July 17, 2015 by Lettie Teague Some wine drinkers are thrill seekers, forever in search of the unpredictable or…
July 9, 2015
Maison L’Envoyé: a Great Intro to Burgundy ‘Climats’
Why You Should Visit Burgundy Now (and 5 Great Wines to Drink if you Can’t) Food & Wine (online) July 8, 2015 by Ray Isle There have long been a number…
July 8, 2015
Cullen Cabernet from Margaret River: Top of the List Again
Great Cabernets of the World: Decanter Tasting Decanter.com July 8, 2015 by John Stimpfig A highly knowledgeable audience attended a fascinating, sell-out blind tasting masterclass at Decanter’s London HQ last…
June 30, 2015
Lisa Perrotti-Brown Visits the Barossa and Eden Valleys
South Australia: Barossa and Eden Valley Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate June 30, 2015 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown This year I’ve decided to divide the massive land area of South Australia…
June 26, 2015
Great Scores For Chilcas, Chilensis and Oveja Negra
Chile’s New Releases: Growing Diversity and Rising Quality Vinous June 25, 2015 by Josh Raynolds I tasted more top-notch Chilean wines this year than ever before, and at all price…