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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…

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…

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…

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…

Wine & Spirits Winter 2013 d’Arenberg and Giant Steps have been listed among Wine & Spirits Magazine’s Top 100 Wineries of 2013. In addition, the Giants Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot…

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,…

In a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, Stephen Tanzer has selected 2011 Greywacke Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc as one of his Top Picks Under $30: 2011 Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc…

New Zealand: Taking it to the Next Level Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW The Wine Advocate: Issue #203 October 2012 New Zealand has emerged in the last couple of decades as one…