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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Old Bridge Cellars is pleased to announce its expansion into Chile through its partnership with VIA Wines. As of July 2, 2013, Old Bridge Cellars undertakes all US sales and…

At up to 100 points, Australian all-stars knock it out of the park in this week’s Wine Spectator Insider. Penfolds has seven releases here, led by the legendary Grange Shiraz…

WineSpectator.com Daily Wine Picks for Jun. 08, 2013 Less than $15 Jun. 08, 2013 FRISK Riesling Victoria-South Australia Prickly 2012 (85 points, $11) Soft, with a light fizz to the…