Category: Shoofly

Australia Brings the Brawn and the Beauty Vinous October 5th by Josh Raynolds Australia produces as wide a range of high-quality wines as any country in the world, from almost…

2017 Australian Wine Companion August 4th, 2016 James Halliday has released his 2017 Australian Wine Companion and wineries represented by Old Bridge Cellars are very well represented in the 90…

Australia Rediscovers Its Mojo Vinous March 2016 by Josh Raynolds BROKENWOOD 94 pts Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz 2013 Opaque ruby. Sexy dark berry, violet pastille and incense aromas are lifted…

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…

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…

Pine Wine: Shiraz from lesser-known Aussie wineries Arizona Daily Sun March 11, 2015 by John Vankat Australia is among the world’s top ten wine-producing countries and is best known for…

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…

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…

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…

Australian Wine Companion 2015 July 2014 by 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 New Wines from Australia Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar July/August Issue by Josh Raynolds While many American wine lovers understandably believe that all this sprawling wine-growing region produces are…

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…

Critics Challenge wine competition results are in! The Critics Challenge International Wine Competition is judged by a lineup of wine writers and critics, who survey both imported and domestic wines. This…

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…