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Decanter Names Greywacke Pinot Noir as one of NZ’s Best Decanter Magazine September 2014 by Bob Campbell MW Over the past 30 years, New Zealand’s Pinot Noir has gone from…

Regional Character in New Zealand Pinot Noir Wine Spectator October 2014 by MaryAnn Worobiec In the October issue of Wine Spectator MaryAnn Worobiec examines regional nuances in New Zealand Pinot…

Wines of the Week: A Bevy of Pinot Gris for Oysters and Mussels, Part 2 Wines Northwest September 5, 2014 by Chuck Hill Joe Dobbes’ describes his Wine By Joe…

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…

Tasting New Zealand LynFarmer.com September 1, 2014 by Lyn Farmer Say “New Zealand” to most wine lovers and almost invariably, the association will be Sauvignon Blanc. There is a good…

Western Australian Wines Worth the Distance The Wine Advocate August 31, 2014 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown September sees The Wine Advocate showering praise on a wide range of wines and styles from…

October Buying Guide Wine Enthusiast October, 2014 Australian wines continue their resurgence in the US market and after one or two tastes it is easy to see why. Wine Enthusiast reaffirms what we have known…

Elegant Shiraz from Australia and Beyond Stephen Tanzer’s Winophilia August 18, 2014 by Josh Raynolds Ask most wine pros and they’ll tell you that outside their clique-y world syrah is…

d’Arenberg Winemaker Lunch at the Guard & Grace, Denver Beverage Analyst August 2014 One of the undisputed kings of Australian Shiraz and Rhone varietals, d’Arenberg was established in McLaren Vale in…

Wines from Maule and Colchagua Tastings.com August 2014 The Beverage Testing Institute was founded in 1981 with the objective of producing fair and impartial wine reviews for consumers.  In the latest tasting…

To Yeast or Not to Yeast Wine & Spirits Fall 2014 by Joshua Greene You are never alone. You are, perhaps the only human on your person, but not the…

9 Savory Pinot Noirs Wine Spectator August 8, 2014 by MaryAnn Worobiec Sauvignon Blanc may have put New Zealand on the map, but lately it’s the country’s Pinot Noirs that…

Australia’s 10 Best Winemakers Good Food August 5, 2014 by Jeni Port We asked 100 wine experts to decide the country’s top 10 wine producers – and found a male…

Australian Wine Companion 2015 July 2014by 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…