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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…

June 25, 2015

Oregon Wines Explained With Joe Dobbes

Oregon Wines Are Simply Amazing Lake Oswego Review June 25, 2015 by Barb Randall The more I learn about wine, the more I realize how little I know. Thank goodness…

June 17, 2015

Wine and Artists at Chapter 24 Vineyards

Your Wine and Fine Art Fixes Wine Enthusiast July 17, 2015 by Christina Pellegrini Portland-based street artist Ashley Montague recently painted a must-see mural at this Willamette Valley winery, and…