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June 18, 2014

Critics’ Platinum for John Duval, Maison L’Envoyé

Critics Challenge wine competition results are in! The Critics Challenge International Wine Competition is judged by a lineup of wine writers and critics, who survey both imported and domestic wines. This…

June 15, 2014

Thanks to OBC, Blogger has New Outlook on Aussie Wines

Australian Wines Revisited The Wine Observer June 15th, 2014 by Frederick Thurber I have to admit that I have not paid enough attention to Australian wines. I was a bit turned…

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…

March 4, 2014

John Duval & d’Arenberg Score Big in The Wine Advocate

The latest issue of The Wine Advocate features reviews of d’Arenberg and John Duval Wines in its South Australia and McLaren Vale reports The Wine Advocate Issue #211 by Lisa…

January 29, 2014

John Duval Entity: A Perfect Pairing for Girl Scout Cookies?

Guide: How to pair wine with Girl Scout cookies WTOP by Rachel Nania January 28, 2014 Girl Scout cookie season is finally here. And if you’re looking for a new…

January 21, 2014

Grape Collective Chats With John Duval

John Duval was a winemaker at Penfolds for 29 years, achieving the post of head winemaker and overseeing the iconic Penfolds Grange. He left in 2003 to start his own…

December 20, 2013

OBC Wines Clean Up in Enthusiast Advance Buying Guide

Wine Enthusiast February 2014 Advance Buying Guide by Joe Czerwinski Flash back to 30 years ago and imagine yourself browsing through your local retailers’ wine racks. Think there is a…

October 10, 2013

Dan Berger Features John Duval’s 2012 wines

Dan Berger’s Vintage Experiences: John Duval By Dan Berger October 10, 2013 A wine, food, and travel writer this afternoon told me she was sad that, except for a few…

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…

April 17, 2013

New Scores for d’Arenberg & John Duval in Wine Spectator Insider

Some of the most respected names in New World Winemaking remind us why they deserve their reputations, with new releases up to 97 points in this week’s Wine Spectator Insider.…

March 1, 2013

The Wine Advocate Reviews South Australian Wines

South Australia: Smells Like Teen Spirit Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW The Wine Advocate, Issue #205 February 2013 And I forget just why I taste Oh yeah, I guess it makes me…

January 29, 2013

Wine Australia Launches ‘Next Chapter’ Campaign

Building Australia’s Reputation for Regionality and Diversity New York, NY (PRWEB) January 28, 2013 Wine Australia’s “Next Chapter” campaign officially launched at a showcase tasting for members of the trade…

January 17, 2013

An Australian Turnaround?

Signs point to renewed interest as Wine Australia touts diversity Wine Spectator By Harvey Steiman It looked as if it were just going to be another trade tasting, a collection…

September 11, 2012

Year’s Best Australian Shiraz from Wine & Spirits

10 of the 33 wines selected for Wine & Spirits Magazine’s YEAR’S BEST AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ, are championed by Old Bridge Cellars. These winemakers give everything in their pursuit of truly…