The Wine Report

Vine Street Imports Participates in the 5th Annual Philadelphia Wine Week!
We are fortunate to be within just a few miles from the wonderful city of Philadelphia, filled with true hospitalitarians & passionate food and wine friends. For his fifth consecutive year, VSI's Pennsylvania Sales Manager, Jim Nolan and our Philly restaurant partners dive into one week of wine-mania featuring VSI wines at tasting events, ticketed dinners and parties. We can't wait to kick off another exciting week! Click on the link to view the video on ABC News. VISIT WEBSITE »
Wine Enthusiast Podcast Highlights VSI Winemakers in Candid Interviews
Contributing editor for Australia, Christina Pickard, speaks with the new wave of Australian producers, including VSI's very own Ritchie Harkham, Timo Mayer and Taras Ochota. Listen to the full interview to get their perspectives on how Australia compares to the rest of the world in terms of winemaking styles, viticultural history and trends. VISIT WEBSITE »
The Next Generation of Producers in the Barossa Valley
Exciting things are happening in Australia's oldest winemaking region. Young and vibrant producers are re-energizing the scene, producing wines that are turning heads in the U.S. market. It's about time we fall back in love with Australia. VISIT WEBSITE »
The Bolney Wine Estate Wins ‘Winery of the Year’!
Bolney Estates was recently awarded ‘Winery of the Year’ at the prestigious 2017 UK Wine Awards. VSI is incredibly proud to represent such a special producer. Congratulations to the Bolney team! DOWNLOAD PDF »
Vine Street Imports Named One of the 'Cool Kids' of Importing
Let's face it - shopping for wine can be a confusing and humbling experience. Certified sommelier, Chris Poldoian, explains an effective, and relatively underutilized approach to selecting a wine off the retail shelf. Hint: pay attention to the back of the label! VISIT WEBSITE »
Spotlight on Australian Riesling
Eric Asimov, The New York Times wine critic, raves about the Aussie expression of Riesling.We couldn't be more excited about the Some Young Punks shout-out! VISIT WEBSITE »

Looking Ahead: English Sparkling Wine is the Future!
Over the past decade, English sparking wine has received critical acclaim across the globe, been awarded top honors against the most prestigious Champagne houses and has seen expansive export growth. Find out what all the fuss about!Vine Street Imports is proud to represent Digby Fine English. VISIT WEBSITE »

Australian "Young Guns" Everyone's Talking About!
Check out the 50 nominees for Australia's "Young Gun of Wine" award. This impressive list of winemakers represents the cool stuff happening in Australia RIGHT NOW!VSI producers featured in this article: Michael Downer of Murdoch Hill Estate Vineyard, Luke Growden & Caleigh Hunt of Year Wines, and Gilli & Paul Lipscombe of Sailor Seeks Horse. VISIT WEBSITE »

Australia’s Top 10 Wines of 2016!
James Suckling’s tasting panel assembled Australia’s top 100 wines of 2016. Two VSI producers made the TOP 10! Congratulations to our talented friends at Sami-Odi and Bindi! VISIT WEBSITE »
The Zoo Biscuits Explained (As much as one can)...
When is a group not a group? When you have like-minded individuals with a common cause but no common solution. The Zoo Biscuits are an influential group of friends scattered throughout the Western Cape set out to make great booze and raising one another up.Vine Street Imports is proud to represent Blackwater, Craven and JH Meyer from this group of raucous winemakers. VISIT WEBSITE »

Nick Stock of James Suckling Online Says "There's A Thing Going On" In The Adelaide Hills
James Suckling may be better known for flamboyance and his knowledge of Napa Valley and Italy, but when it comes to Australia he deferred to one of the true leaders in wine journalism in Australia, Nick Stock.Nick said 'the phrase next generation has never been so perfectly placed. In a way it could also be considered the second generation of modern Adelaide Hills winemaking, in which a new level of intimate connection has taken root between winemakers, growers and terroirs. It’s one of the most compelling movements Australian wine has ever seen."
Noted existing VSI producers receiving great press:
Adelina
Artisan by Murdoch Hill
BK Wines
Ochota Barrels VISIT WEBSITE »

Le Ragnaie's Riccardo Campinoti Tells All to The Grape Collective
James Beard award winning author and expert on biodynamic and organic viticulture, Monty Waldin, sat down with rising star Riccardo Campinoti of Le Ragnaie for a few laughs and plenty of insight into the status of Montalcino and with Riccardo is doing to do his part. VISIT WEBSITE »
The Saffers Have Arrived...
17 years and the first ever South African wines have entered the warehouse at VSI Global HQ!!! We are thrilled to represent the finest nectar from Mick & Jeanine Craven of Craven Wines in Stellenbosch, Johan Meyer (AKA Stompie) of JH Meyer Signature Wines & Mother Rock Wines in Swartland, and François Haasbroek of Blackwater Wine in Stellenbosch (though has his paws in many regions of the Western Cape). READ MORE »Vine Street Imports is dedicated to bringing the most exciting boutique and artisan wines from around the globe to the US market. Our wines garner critical acclaim from major wine reviewers and can be found in prestigious retail shops and restaurants around the country. In addition to our national portfolio, Vine Street Imports represents many of the world’s great wineries for exclusive distribution in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Like a truffle hunting dog, VSI founder Ronnie Sanders continues to scour the planet in search of booze that shows distinctiveness and a story. It all started with a relationship back in the latter part of the 20th century with a prominent Aussie winery. That association has developed and redeveloped over the years to metamorphose into what VSI represents today. While Australia is the feng shui of the portfolio, the evolution of our global selections continues.
Vine Street Imports represents many of the most talented winemakers and their craft from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Italy and England. Personality and open-mindedness are at the core of our mantra, this is expressed with the labels, styles and varietals that we work with. In the words of Italian Renaissance man Gabriele D’Anuzzio, “Memento Audere Semper” (Remember to Always Dare).