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18 August 2010
 Feelin' the love for Cabernet
91 pts Cellar Selection for Jim Barry Benbournie Cab
90 pts Editors Choice for Jim Barry Cover Drive Cab
Best Buys
Oxford Landing Chard 09
Oxford Lading Pinot Grigio 09
Yalumba Y Series Sauv Blanc 09
Unwooded Chard 09. For a bit of insight on Henschke wines and history, have a look at Alder's recent post.  Congratulations Henschke!Top 100 Winery for 2010
 James Linder of Langmeil talks us
through this delicious blend!
Watch it on YouTube
 Lotta love for Langmeil!
93 pts Freedom Shiraz 08
91 pts Jackamans Cab 08
90 pts Valley Floor Shiraz 08
90 pts Fifth Wave Grenache 08
90 pts Orphan Bank 08
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June 2010 See our recently updated map of Australian wine regionsClick here to download “Australia’s Icon Eden Valley Vineyard, Pewsey Vale, continues to capture the palates of Australia’s wine press”April 2010 Click here to read more Heggies Botrytis 2007 - Good Living's Best Sticky of the Week2 February 2010 96/100 points - "A magical wine. Pristine, clean, intense riesling varietal aromas with good botrytis complexity; deliciously aromatic. Fully sweet, concentrated flavour, lively and rich but also poised as a ballerina. Absolutely beautiful. Now to five or six years." Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald - Good Living (Aus), 2 February 2010 Yalumba accepts New World Winery of the Year award from Wine Enthusiast28 January 2010 In a timely coincidence with Australia Day, Yalumba cemented Australia’s position at the forefront of New World winemaking by being honoured as Wine Enthusiast (US) magazine’s New World Winery of the Year on January 25, 2010.
Yalumba proprietor and vigneron Robert Hill Smith was in New York to accept the award on behalf of Yalumba at the magazine’s Wine Star Awards evening, held at the New York Public Library, New York City.
“After the spate of negative news stories around Australian wine in recent times, this is an opportunity for me to acknowledge that Australia is indeed leading the New World of winemaking. For Yalumba, this recognition follows a stellar year in all senses and appropriately celebrates our 160th year as Australia’s oldest family-owned winery.” -- Robert Hill Smith
Now in its 10th year, the Wine Star Awards acknowledges excellence across all areas of the international wine and spirits industry. For 2009 there were 50 nominees with five companies in each of the ten award categories. Winners were selected for their outstanding contribution to the world of wine and spirits.
“Yalumba has become one of the country’s most progressive and successful wine producers. For their forward-thinking, innovative leadership in the Australian wine industry and an unflagging commitment to quality and family ownership, Yalumba is Wine Enthusiast’s New World Winery of the Year.” -- Wine Enthusiast
Other wineries nominated in the New World Winery category, were d'Arenberg (Australia), Bodega Catena Zapata (Argentina), Jackson-Triggs Vintners (Canada), and Vina San Pedro -VSPT (Chile). Vew photos from the evening. 
Wine Enthusiast names Yalumba
"New World Winery of the Year"
30 October 2009 Read the press release Download the flier “Yalumba has released a stunning pair of Coonawarra cabs from 2006" writes Tim White Yalumba The Cigar Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - 95 points Click here to read more Yalumba The Menzies Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - 95 points Click here to read more
“Pablo Picasso once said : “It takes a long time to grow young”. For 160 years, Yalumba has done just that, and in doing so remain Australia’s oldest family-owned wine company, celebrating 160 years of family winemaking, November 17, 2009. Yalumba’s 160 years of family ownership is an unprecedented milestone in the Australian wine industry. Established in 1849, Yalumba remains independent and progressive across six generations of the Hill Smith family, which has contributed many a great character and winemaking achievement for the Australian wine industry. Read about Yalumba’s history and the Hill Smith Family.
Stand-Out Scores in Halliday’s TOP100 Australian wines James Halliday has released his TOP100 Australian Wines for 2009, with Yalumba, Jansz Tasmania, Pewsey Vale and Heggies Vineyard topping their categories. Yalumba The Virgilius Viognier 2008 [Eden Valley] - 96 points Read more Jansz Tasmania Premium Cuvée NV [Tasmania] - 94 points Read more Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling 2004 [Eden Valley] - 96 points Read more Dan Berger reviews Henschke wines22 October 2009 Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences Read the article Yalumba Scholarship 2010 LONDON, 20th October 2009 The Institute of Masters of Wine and Yalumba, Australia's oldest family-owned winery, are delighted to announce the call to applicants for the Yalumba Scholarship. Yalumba recognises the challenges that the Institute's internationalisation efforts encounter and is excited to offer its continued support, worth up to £3,000. Read more
WineSpectator.com Oct. 9, 2009 Great Australian Whites: Ageable Rieslings show white wines are a success Down Under October 15, 2009 PEWSEY VALE Riesling Eden Valley The Contours Museum Reserve 2004 Score: 94 Read More
mesh Riesling Eden Valley 2008 Score: 91 Read More
Read about all the wines (subscription required). Vasse Felix wins three trophies at 2009 Perth Royal Wine ShowSeptember 2009 2007 Heytesbury and 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon earn trophies, and Vasse Felix wins winery trophy. Read the details Yalumba in the running for 2009 New World Winery of the YearSeptember 2, 2009 Wine Enthusiast Star Award nominees revealed today. Winners will be announced Oct. 30, 2009! See all the nominees.
The Anvil is evidence Beechworth is on the A List for Shiraz in AustraliaSeptember 2009
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Jansz Tasmania's Natalie Fryar named a finalist for Winemaker of the Year19 August 2009
Finalists for “Winemaker of the Year 2009” have been named by Gourmet Traveller WINE, and Jansz Tasmania's own Natalie Fryar is a finalist. The winner will be announced at a dinner in Melbourne on October 1, and featured in the October / November issue of Gourmet Traveller WINE magazine. Read what Gourmet Traveller WINE says about Natalie and her success with Jansz Tasmania.
Seppeltsfield fortifieds - "Real Rarities from Australia" -- Harvey Steiman August 7 20097 August 2009 "100-year old fortified wines are among the country's rare jewels," writes Harvey Steiman on his Wine Spectator blog. Read it here
Hill Smith Family Vineyards - "passion and foresight", says James Halliday4 August 2009 “The Hill Smith family has passion and foresight to make wines that best represent a single vineyard site,” writes James Halliday. In his Australian Wine Companion 2010 Edition, he gives top marks to many wines produced from these exceptional vineyards, such as Jansz Tasmania, Heggies Vineyard, Pewsey Vale, Smith & Hooper and Oxford Landing. Read all about it here
Yalumba - the winery and the wines - earn 5 stars from James Halliday4 August 2009 James Halliday rates Yalumba 5 stars: “Great vision - long term commitment to quality - serious player at top end of full-bodied Australian reds”. In his Australian Wine Companion 2010 Edition, he also give top marks to many Yalumba wines. Read all about it here
Robert Hill Smith, 5th Generation Vigneron and Yalumba proprietor, receives Leadership Award29 July 2009 Read full story
Harvey Steiman's Wine of the Week - Yalumba Y Series ViognierJuly 2009 "Bright and tangy, with floral and green berry flavors that linger on the citrusy finish. Drink now. 15,000 cases imported. From Australia." Harvey Steiman, Wine & Spectator (USA), July 2009
Huon Hooke crowns Pewsey Vale Prima Riesling 2008 'WINE OF THE WEEK' and 93/100! " Utterly delicious and a worthy follow-up to the '07 Prima"21 July 2009 Read more
Yalumba Signature wins 3 trophies at UK's IWC!2009  Click here to download the presenter
 Yalumba Y Series Sangiovese Rose on the Today Show 6/25/09. Leslie Sbrocco highlights as a great BBQ wine.
25 June 2009 Click here to download the presenter
 Yalumba Y Series Viognier 2008 - BEST VALUE 7/31/09 issue
31 July 2009 "This wine is bright and tangy, offering floral and green berry flavors that linger on the citrusy finish." Harvey Steiman, 88points.
 Yalumba listed as an Australian 'VALUE BRAND OF THE YEAR' for the 3rd year running...2009, 2008, 2007! June 2009 issue
Y Series Cabernet 2007 BEST BUY and a TOP 100 VALUES OF THE YEAR June 2009 issue
90 points for Yalumba MGS 2006 August 2009 issue
Seppeltsfield: 'Icon Back in Good Hands'26 May 2009 Click here to read story.
Yalumba, Jansz & Pewsey Vale make the Top 100 Best Oz Wines for 2009 - Matthew Jukes, UKMay 2009 Click here to download presenter.
San Francisco Chronicle’s Jon Bonne singles out Lodge Hill Riesling 2008 as a “perennial standout” in recent blog post ‘Undiscovered Australian Gems’.Jon Bonné, 9 May 2009 Click here to read more.
Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2008 90 pts April Issue 2009"This refreshing white offers a breezy mouthfeel of lime accented green apple and herb flavors." April 2009 Click here to download shelf talker.
LA Times calls Pewsey Vale Riesling "a favorite" April 8, 2009
Read the full article at the LA Times website.
Canada's GLOBE AND MAIL highlight Yalumba as a 'sure bet' April 8, 2009Read article
Sante Showcases Margaret River & Vasse Felix - March 2009Download article
 Top Aussie Reviews from Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate Issue #181 Feb. 2009
February 27, 2009 Read the scores.
Wine Spectator names Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc 2008 a BEST VALUE Jan 2009January 2009 Wine Spectator's Harvey Steiman describes the Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc 2008 as "fresh and lively ... a juicy mouthful." And that's just one of the many rave reviews Oxford Landing wines received throughout 2008. Read the 2008 USA press highlights.
 Yalumba Y Unwooded Chardonnay on CBS Early Show
November 2008 Download presenter
Yalumba Shines Bright - Results from Wine Spectator15 October 2008 Download presenter
Henschke Highlights - Results from Wine Spectator15 October 2008 Download presenter
Yalumba Organic Viognier takes home the TROPHY AND GOLDJuly 2008 Click here to download the presenter
Yalumba The Virgilius and Pewsey Vale The Contours – TROPHY SUCCESS @ International Wine Challenge, London16 June 2008 Click here to download the Virgilius presenter Click here to download the Pewsey Vale presenter
Wine & Spirits Magazine selects Yalumba as a Value Brand of the YearJune 2008 Click here to download the presenter
Restaurant Wine selects Yalumba as 2008 Winery of the Year - Ronn Wiegand, Issue #123 
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