The Wine Report
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 »
Meet the New Barossans
Most of the focus on the 'new' Australia has been centered on the folks in the Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley, McLaren Vale and even Castelmaine. What hasn't been talked about enough are the small handful of producers going to the most revered region in Australia and really setting things ablaze.Dave Brookes profiles a couple of these producers and the steps they are taking to find harmony and precision in the, rather set in the ways, Barossa Valley.
Abel Gibson of Ruggabellus and Fraser McKinley of Sami-Odi get the nod here as the next generation pioneers. "The Barossa is in good hands, while we’ve only scratched the surface here, there are many other new and exciting winemakers coming through the ranks bringing fresh ideas to the region that has been referred to as “the womb of the Australian wine industry”. VISIT WEBSITE »
"Memorize the New Importers" - Bon Appetit Magazine
Even though 16 years (going strong) isn't exactly 'new,' Vine Street Imports is being recognized for 'name recognition' and the juice in the bottle representative of the name on the front AND back of the bottle.Belle Cushing of Bon Appetit gives her 'new rules' of wine and Rule #10 implies you 'memorize the new importers.' Alongside great names like Louis/Dressner, Selection Massale, Jose Pastor, vom Boden lies this little shop in South NJ trying to change the world one bottle of Aussie wine at a time. VISIT WEBSITE »
Saveur Magazine names Australia as the Wine Destination of the Year
Writer Bruce Schoenfeld of Saveur says "forgive the blasphemy, Francophiles and Italy lovers, but right now Australia is the world's most interesting place for wine.""Most of Australia's grape-growing regions lie somewhere on the spectrum between underrated and and utterly unknown."
Bruce highlights Adelina, BK Wines, Jamsheed, Ochota Barrels, Ruggabellus, and Sami-Odi.
photo credit: Lean Timms VISIT WEBSITE »
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 and New Jersey.
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, Italy, Spain and Germany. 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).
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