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January 6, 2023
2021 Pink Moscato | Wine Spectator Daily Pick
The year starts with a critic’s shoutout for fan-favorite Innocent Bystander Pink Moscato 2021 vintage as it lands on Wine Spectator’s “Daily Picks” page
March 12, 2018
Golds at Texsom 2018
Judges Awards, Golds and Silvers for Some of our Favorite Wines Congratulations to Innocent Bystander, Maison L’Envoye, Chilensis and Penley Estate! Judges Selection Award – Best Value Sauvignon Blanc, /…
October 2, 2017
Old Bridge Cellars Named as an Importer of the Year!
2017 Importers of the Year, Top 100 Wineries, Top 100 Wines Wine and Spirits 31st Annual Buying Guide Winter 2017 Top Importers of the Year Track records are important: They…
March 24, 2017
Gold in Texas
Innocent Bystander and Maison L’Envoyé Sparkle in Texas 24th of March, 2017 This week the results of the prestigious TEXSOM International Wine Awards were announced. 70 highly respected wine professionals…
August 31, 2016
Over Twenty 90+ Wines in Latest Wine & Spirits
Wine & Spirits Magazine October Issue, 2016 94 pts Innocent Bystander Mea Culpa Syrah 2014 Phil Sexton and Steve Flamsteed produced this wine from a clone of unknown origin, what…
July 1, 2016
New Aussie Reviews from Lisa Perrotti-Brown
South Australia: Part 1 – Slow Burn Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate June 30, 2016 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown This first part of my two-part annual South Australia report generally covers…
June 8, 2016
Brokenwood Lands 93 Points from Wine Enthusiast
Wine Enthusiast Advance Buying Guide August 2016 by Joe Czerwinski 93 pts/CELLAR SELECTION Brokenwood Oakey Creek Vineyard Semillon 2009 This benchmark producer holds its top semillons back for five years…
June 7, 2016
Innocent Bystander Sweeps the Gold
2016 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition The 2016 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition saw 3,000 wines from across the United States and the World competing for top honors. The judging,…
March 4, 2016
Josh Raynolds Sees Positive Changes for Aussie Wine
Australia Rediscovers Its Mojo Vinous March 2016 by Josh Raynolds BROKENWOOD 94 pts Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz 2013 Opaque ruby. Sexy dark berry, violet pastille and incense aromas are lifted…
January 28, 2016
Wine Enthusiast Reviews New Zealand, Chile
Wine Enthusiast Advance Buying Guide Wine Enthusiast March Issue 2016 NEW ZEALAND 92 pts Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Former Cloudy Bay boss Kevin Judd scores big in this challenging vintage.…
November 24, 2015
Halliday’s Top 100 Includes Some Favorites
James Halliday’s Top 100 Wines of 2015 Whites Under $20: 95 pts d’Arenberg The Dry Dam Riesling 2015 An utterly impressive wine from a winery best known for its flotilla…
October 21, 2015
Australian Pinot Noirs Reviewed by Wine Enthusiast
Wine Enthusiast December 2015 Advance Buying Guide Wine Enthusiast December Issue 2015 92 pts/CELLAR SELECTION Innocent Bystander Mea Culpa Pinot Noir 2013 A blend of two clones (MV6 and…
October 8, 2015
Old Bridge Cellars Named as a Top Importer
Top Importers of 2015 Wine & Spirits 29th Annual Buying Guide Winter, 2015 Here’s a trade secret it pays to know: When faced with an unfamiliar wine, turn the bottle…
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…