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May 30, 2014

More Praise for Penley, Kilikanoon from Perrotti-Brown

South Australia Part 2: More Post New Sensations The Wine Advocate May 30, 2014 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown The Wine Advocate’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown shares yet more praise for two South Australian…

May 30, 2014

Kilikanoon, Penley Produce Top Aussie Value Wines

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…

May 29, 2014

Maison L’Envoye is Wine Spectator’s Daily Wine Pick

Daily Wine Pick Maison L’Envoyé Two Messengers 2012 garners more acclaim with a Daily Wine Pick from Wine Spectator. 92 pts Maison L’Envoye Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Two Messengers 2012 Crisp, focused…

May 15, 2014

With Big Praise, Harvey Steiman Visits Innocent Bystander

An Australian One-Stop Winery: Innocent Bystander Wine Spectator May 15, 2014 by Harvey Steiman Yarra Valley favorite shows what a tasting room can be. Healesville, a Yarra Valley town an…

May 14, 2014

IWC Takes Note of ’11 and ’12 Stickybeak Wines

Stickybeak Reviews Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar May/June 2014 by Josh Raynolds With 88s and 89s across the board, Stickybeak is once again turning heads. Bright fruit notes, clarity and…

May 9, 2014

John Duval Joins the Ranks of Langton’s Classification

Langton’s Classification of Australian Wines VI Langton’s Classification is a highly prestigious ranking system noting the most iconic wines of Australia. Based on reputation and auction track record, wines may…

May 7, 2014

Maison L’Envoye Earns Highly Recommended Distinction

In addition to two impressive scores, Wine Spectator has awarded Maison L’Envoyé the coveted Highly Recommended distinction in the June 2014 issue’s Savvy Shopper column with the 2012 Attach Pinot…

May 6, 2014

Australia and Bordeaux Shine in Spectator’s June Issue

French and Australian stunners shine in both web only and printed reviews for June. Chambers tops the charts with scores ranging from 90 to 98 points, while Jasper Hill‘s Ron…

April 29, 2014

Mark Tarlov Is Someone You Need to Know

The 9 People You Need To Know In American Wine Right Now: Winemakers, shakers and movers in America’s scene Food Republic April 29, 2014 by Chad Walsh Mark Tarlov, OBC’s partner…

April 23, 2014

Chambers Highest Scoring Wine in WS Insider at 98pts

At up to 98 points, some towering express ions of rare gems from the Old and New World illuminate this week’s Wine Spectator Insider, featuring 37 of the most exciting…

April 22, 2014

WBM Q & A with Brokenwood Winemaker, Iain Riggs

Show Time for 25 Years Wine Business Monthly April 2014 by Anthony Madigan Brokenwood winemaker Iain Riggs this year ended a 25-year affiliation with the Sydney Royal Wine Show –…

April 16, 2014

Maison L’Envoye’s Oregon Pinots Shine in WS Insider

The April 16 issue of Wine Spectator Insider showcases two new Pinots from Maison L’Envoyé. 94 pts     Maison L’Envoyé The Attache Pinot Noir 2012 Willamette Valley, Oregon Focused,…

March 14, 2014

Brokenwood Semillon: One of the Best Wines Under $20

The Best Wines Under $20 According to Wine Bloggers Serious Eats March 13, 2014 by Maggie Hoffman Many of us are looking for the best wine we can buy without…

March 12, 2014

Penley Offers Up ‘Juicy New World Cab’ in WS Insider

Juicy New World Cabernet, refined French Pinot and ultravalue wines of all stripes fire up this week’s Wine Spectator Insider. Penley Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010; Coonawarra, SA 92 points Round and…