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February 21, 2015
Remembering Dr Bailey Carrodus – A Yarra Legend
Yarra Yering and the legacy of Dr Bailey Carrodus James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion by James Halliday 21 February, 2015 At the wake following the death of Yarra Yering’s founder…
February 9, 2015
Innocent Bystander Pinot Gris – Simply Delicious
30 Great Offbeat Wines to Excite Your Palate Decanter.com February 2015 2013 Innocent Bystander Pinot Gris, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia Pinot Gris’ popularity is increasing, with more and more examples…
November 24, 2014
Yeringberg’s de Pury Family is a True Winemaking Family
The Winemakers: De Pury Family, Yeringberg, Yarra Valley, Vic The Weekend Australian Magazine November 2014 by Max Allen When Guill de Pury was growing up in the 1930s and ’40s,…
October 1, 2014
Vibrant Shiraz From John Duval and Yeringberg
John Duval and Yeringberg Feature in Wine Spectator Insider Wine Spectator Insider October 1, 2014 The revolution in Australian Shiraz (not to mention Shiraz blends) has been well underway for…
July 1, 2014
A Hail (Mount) Mary from James Halliday
Hail Mount Mary, Full of Grace Australian Wine Companion June 30, 2014 by James Halliday I’ve taken passion/passionate out of my lexicon because the words have been terminally debased. I’d…
June 24, 2014
Savvy Shoppers, Take Note of Innocent Bystander Syrah
Savvy Shopper: Aussie Reds Wine Spectator July 2014 Issue This selection of reds from Australia showcases several different grape varieties from a host of different locales, including Innocent Bystander’s fresh and expressive…
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 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…
February 11, 2014
Innocent Bystander Pinot: An”Exceptional” Aus. Wine
Five Exceptional New Australian Reds by Ray Isle February 10, 2014 Australia is arguably the world’s most dynamic wine region right now, says F&W’s Ray Isle, who spent weeks hopping…
February 11, 2014
Giant Steps/Innocent Bystander Pinot show dynamic Aus.
Remapping Australian Wine Food & Wine by Ray Isle February 10, 2014 Australia is arguably the world’s most dynamic wine region right now, says F&W’s Ray Isle, who spent weeks…
October 25, 2013
Shoofly Pinot Noir on Food & Wine Blog
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart: Under-$15 Pinot Noir October 23, 2013 Food & Wine Mouthing Off Blog by Ray Isle Pinot Noir is often referred to as the “heartbreak grape.”…
October 8, 2013
Shoofly Pinot Noir on The Today Show
Be the best guest! Tasty dinner party wines on a budget October 8, 2013 You don’t need to spend a fortune to pick up great bottles for upcoming fall dinner…
August 20, 2013
Australian Wine is Greater Than the US Wine Press Admits
W. Blake Gray The Gray Report Aug 19, 2013 First, let me give you a number: Australia is the second-largest exporter of wine to the US, behind only Italy. We…