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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…
June 4, 2015
Dan Berger Spends a Day With OBC
A Decade of Change Dan Berger’s Vintage Experience June 4, 2015 by Dan Berger Old Bridge Cellars One of the first efforts to market quality Australian wines in the United States occurred…
June 3, 2015
Leeuwin, Kilikanoon, d’Arenberg Excel Again
Leeuwin Art Series Does it Again with 94 pts from Wine Spectator Wine Spectator Insider June 3, 2015 Leeuwin Estate’s Art Series Chardonnay continued it’s run of being one of…
May 26, 2015
Robb Report Lists Leeuwin in “Best of the Best”
Best of the Best 2015: International White Wines Robb Report June Issue, 2015 Leeuwin 2011 Chardonnay Art Series Margaret River has been included among the Best of the Best in…
May 22, 2015
Poggiotondo Reds Are Food Friendly Top Values
9 Food Friendly Red Values From Tuscany Wine Spectator Tasting Highlights May 22, 2015 This group of reds highlights the Sangiovese grape, whose bright fruit, earth and spice notes, and…
May 21, 2015
Australia’s First Families of Wine Have Arrived
Talking Bout Their Generations Tasting Panel Magazine May, 2015 by Elyse Glickman Speed tastings, wine filled seminars and a great reception from the trade and press make for a very…
May 12, 2015
d’Arenberg a Value Brand of the Year
The Hermit Crab and The Dry Dam are Value Stand-Outs Wine & Spirits June, 2015 by Joshua Greene If you are looking for a different sort of critter on your…