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August 7, 2013
Australia’s Wild West
Western Australia’s pioneering spirit is alive and well in its wine regions, which seem capable of turning almost any grape variety into gold. Joe Czerwinski Wine Enthusiast Aug 6, 2013…
August 6, 2013
Galloni Reviews Poggiotondo on Vinous
Antonio Galloni has published reviews on the Poggiotondo current releases on his site, Vinous: 91 pts – Poggiotondo Vigne delle Conchiglie 2008 The 2008 Chianti Riserva Superiore Vigna delle Conchiglie…
August 6, 2013
The Pull of the River
Decanter Ch’ng Poh Tiong September 2013 Margaret River’s world-class Bordeaux blends don’t come cheap, but offer delightful finesse and quenching freshness, says Ch’ng Poh Tiong. Author of the annual Margaret…
August 2, 2013
The Amazing Sites of the 2011 Vintage
Different vineyards. Same techniques. Distinctly individual wines. 12 single vineyard shiraz wines are released today as part of the d’Arenberg Amazing Sites project, and from the scorned 2011 vintage, no…
August 1, 2013
Australia on the Move
After a period of market turmoil, quality is rising amid a tide of new wines. Wine Spectator August 31, 2013 Harvey Steiman’s Recommended Wines From Australia 95pts TOP WINE Leeuwin Estate Art…
July 30, 2013
Do Aussie Wines Age Well?
Debunking the myth that wines from Oz must be enjoyed young. Joe Czerwinski Wine Enthusiast Jul 26, 2013 First, let’s stipulate that the vast majority of most wines are meant…
July 24, 2013
New Scores in Wine Enthusiast Advanced Buying Guide
OBC Wines Trump 4 of the 8 Categories in the Sept 2013 Wine Enthusiast Wine Buying Guide Wine Enthusiast’s Advance Buying Guide for September 2013 features a sizable collection of…
July 23, 2013
d’Arenberg Releases Amazing Sites Range
d’Arenberg Unveils the Secrets of the Dead Arm Shiraz, with the Release of the Amazing Sites Range Sense of Place: A strong connection and understanding of the soils and geologies…
July 19, 2013
IWC Oregon Pinot Noir Update
The International Wine Cellar Jul/Aug 2013 by Josh Raynolds The 2011 harvest was the latest ever recorded in the Willamette Valley for most growers, in many cases extending into the…
July 19, 2013
IWC’s Best New Wines from Australia
The International Wine Cellar Jul/Aug 2013 by Josh Raynolds Producers across the southern band of Australia would probably just like to forget the 2011 vintage, a year that presented a…
July 2, 2013
Old Bridge Cellars Expands Into Chile With VIA Wines
Old Bridge Cellars is pleased to announce its expansion into Chile through its partnership with VIA Wines. As of July 2, 2013, Old Bridge Cellars undertakes all US sales and…
June 12, 2013
New Brokenwood & Leeuwin Estate Scores in Wine Spectator Insider
At up to 100 points, Australian all-stars knock it out of the park in this week’s Wine Spectator Insider. Penfolds has seven releases here, led by the legendary Grange Shiraz…
June 11, 2013
Frisk Riesling a Wine Spectator Daily Pick
WineSpectator.com Daily Wine Picks for Jun. 08, 2013 Less than $15 Jun. 08, 2013 FRISK Riesling Victoria-South Australia Prickly 2012 (85 points, $11) Soft, with a light fizz to the…
May 13, 2013
Top Scores for Greywacke in Wine Spectator NZ Feature
New Zealand’s Bright Horizon Quality and value remain the country’s strong points, as imports continue to increase MaryAnn Worobiec Issue: June 15, 2013 Demand for New Zealand’s crisp Sauvignon Blancs,…