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September 20, 2013

Giant Steps/d’Arenberg Among Wine & Spirits 100 Wineries of the Year

Giant Steps and d’Arenberg rank in the Top 1% of wines tasted by Wine & Spirits Magazine’s tasting panel with their inclusion in the magazine’s list of 100 Wineries of…

August 29, 2013

Amazing: Single Vineyard Wines to the 17th Power!

Beverage Network September 2013 The latest chapter in winemakers’ relentless pursuit of terroir comes from Australia, where fourth-generation d’Arenberg winemaker Chester Osborn, already known for his eccentricity, has isolated 17…

August 20, 2013

Australian Wine is Greater Than the US Wine Press Admits

W. Blake Gray The Gray Report Aug 19, 2013 First, let me give you a number: Australia is the second-largest exporter of wine to the US, behind only Italy. We…

August 14, 2013

W. Blake Gray Praises d’Arenberg in Palate Press

Putting Aussie Shiraz Back on the Map, In More Ways than One W. Blake Gray Palate Press Aug 13, 2013 My wife came home and saw me with a giant…

August 7, 2013

Australia’s Wild West

Western Australia’s pioneering spirit is alive and well in its wine regions, which seem capable of turning almost any grape variety into gold. Joe Czerwinski Wine Enthusiast Aug 6, 2013…

August 6, 2013

Galloni Reviews Poggiotondo on Vinous

Antonio Galloni has published reviews on the Poggiotondo current releases on his site, Vinous: 91 pts – Poggiotondo Vigne delle Conchiglie 2008 The 2008 Chianti Riserva Superiore Vigna delle Conchiglie…

August 6, 2013

The Pull of the River

Decanter Ch’ng Poh Tiong September 2013 Margaret River’s world-class Bordeaux blends don’t come cheap, but offer delightful finesse and quenching freshness, says Ch’ng Poh Tiong. Author of the annual Margaret…

August 2, 2013

The Amazing Sites of the 2011 Vintage

Different vineyards. Same techniques. Distinctly individual wines. 12 single vineyard shiraz wines are released today as part of the d’Arenberg Amazing Sites project, and from the scorned 2011 vintage, no…

August 1, 2013

Australia on the Move

After a period of market turmoil, quality is rising amid a tide of new wines. Wine Spectator August 31, 2013 Harvey Steiman’s Recommended Wines From Australia 95pts TOP WINE Leeuwin Estate Art…

July 30, 2013

Do Aussie Wines Age Well?

Debunking the myth that wines from Oz must be enjoyed young. Joe Czerwinski Wine Enthusiast Jul 26, 2013 First, let’s stipulate that the vast majority of most wines are meant…

July 24, 2013

New Scores in Wine Enthusiast Advanced Buying Guide

OBC Wines Trump 4 of the 8 Categories in the Sept 2013 Wine Enthusiast Wine Buying Guide Wine Enthusiast’s Advance Buying Guide for September 2013 features a sizable collection of…

July 23, 2013

d’Arenberg Releases Amazing Sites Range

d’Arenberg Unveils the Secrets of the Dead Arm Shiraz, with the Release of the Amazing Sites Range Sense of Place: A strong connection and understanding of the soils and geologies…

July 19, 2013

IWC Oregon Pinot Noir Update

The International Wine Cellar Jul/Aug 2013 by Josh Raynolds The 2011 harvest was the latest ever recorded in the Willamette Valley for most growers, in many cases extending into the…

July 19, 2013

IWC’s Best New Wines from Australia

The International Wine Cellar Jul/Aug 2013 by Josh Raynolds Producers across the southern band of Australia would probably just like to forget the 2011 vintage, a year that presented a…