Robert Parker: The Wine Advocate

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Australia, South Australia: The Pendulum Swings from Shiraz to Syrah

Although there is no ratified delineation between Shiraz and Syrah in Australia, there is, in fact, a growing stylistic divide between Shiraz and Syrah....

Erin Larkin • 15 Sep 2022

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Australia, South Australia: Alternate Whites – Keeping It Fresh and Textural

This is a tour through South Australia’s alternate whites: Semillon in the Barossa, Fiano in McLaren Vale and skin-contact whites in Adelaide Hills....

Erin Larkin • 13 Jul 2022

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Australia, Barossa: New Releases from Standish and Henschke

This report looks at eight single-vineyard wines from two different producers in relatively close proximity to each other....

Erin Larkin • 11 May 2022

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Australia: Penfolds 2021 Releases

Most of the red releases are from 2019, a good solid vintage, and the Chardonnays have shown remarkable improvement over the past decade or so....

Joe Czerwinski • 22 Jul 2021

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Australia: New Releases from Henschke

Henschke’s portfolio includes flagship bottlings, like Hill of Grace, and a number of less-expensive wines that illustrate their commitment to quality....

Joe Czerwinski • 20 May 2021

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Australia: New Releases

This report includes notable wines from McLaren Vale, Barossa and Adelaide Hills in South Australia and Macedon Ranges and Port Phillip in Victoria....

Joe Czerwinski • 25 Feb 2021

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Australia, South Australia: The Penfolds Collection 2018

In advance of the official annual October release, I sat down with Chief Winemaker Peter Gago to taste through the new vintages in New York City. As usual, it’s a...

Joe Czerwinski • 04 Oct 2018

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Australia, South Australia: Never Can Say Goodbye

It is with heavy heart that I pen my last few regular Australia articles. There will not be a last article, I hasten to add. My love for Australian wines...

Lisa Perrotti-Brown • 24 Aug 2017

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