September 01, 2011

Happy Cabernet Day!

Kangarilla Road – McLaren Vale Winery   In 1997, Helen and Kevin O’Brien established Kangarilla Road Vineyard and Winery, located in the McLaren Ranges only a few kilometres from the McLaren Vale Township in South Australia. more...

July 06, 2011

Decanter Magazine Recognizes De Martino, Viña Tabali and Viña Leyda in its 15 Top Chilean Wine Producers

On July 5, Decanter Magazine recognized Chile’s 15 most outstanding wine producers – three of which are Icon-represented brands. De Martino, Viña Leyda and Viña Tabali were all mentioned and recognized for their impeccable wines. more...

July 06, 2011

Wakefield Wines Rated Best of Nation

At the San Fransico International Wine Competition, the largest, most influential international wine competition in America, Wakefield Wines has once again won Best of Nation, previously winning in 2007 and 2009. Judging is based on a blind, consensual procedure, ensuring competitive more...

June 29, 2011

Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine Tavel on the Today Show

On June 3, Icon represented brand, Domaine Lafond, was featured on the Today Show for their Roc-Epine Tavel. On the show, winemaker Joe Bastianich recommended six wines perfect for summer all under $20. Of those wines, his favourite was no other than the Roc-Epine Tavel. more...

June 13, 2011

Outstanding Awards for Wemyss Malts

Wemyss Malts offers a range of blended malts from Scotland and a collection of premium wine and spirits brands. The Wemyss family have had a longstanding passion for malt whisky and their connections with the industry date back to the turn of the 19th century when John Haig built more...

May 31, 2011

Prestigious Gold Medals for Champagne de Venoge

At the 2011 Decanter World Wine Awards and 2011 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Icon-represented brand Champagne De Venoge was highly recognized in the industry. Champagne de Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut Sélect received a Gold Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards. more...

May 26, 2011

Success for Wemyss Malts at 2011 World Whiskies Awards

At the 2011 World Whiskies Awards organized by Whisky Magazine, Icon-represented brand Wemyss Malts was included in the “Best Blended Malt Scotch” category shortlist.   The World Whiskies Awards is an annual competition where the very best whiskies of the world are recognized. more...

May 18, 2011

Quinta de Chocapalha Wines Rated High across the Board

At the 2010 Great Mundus Vini International Wine Awards, Icon-represented Portuguese wines Chocapalha Reserva Red 2007 and Quinta de Chocapalha Red 2007 received impressively high points, as they were both awarded with Gold Medals. more...

May 18, 2011

Multiple Medals for Domaine Louis Moreau

On May 17th, Domaine Louis Moreau, an Icon-represented brand from France, was awarded with an impressive collection of awards from the 2011 Decanter World Wine Awards and the 2011 International Wine Challenge, two of the most prestigious challenges in the industry. more...

April 27, 2011

Joe Roberts Visits Chile

On a recent trip to Chile, Joe Roberts visited De Martino's Isla De Maipo estate and Leyda Valley's Viña Leyda winery.  Joe shares his experiences and winemaker interviews on his blog:    http://www.1winedude. more...


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