Who is Jeremy Oliver?
Jeremy Oliver together with James Halliday are recognized as the foremost authorities on Australian wine.
Career and milestones- He holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from the University of Melbourne and studied winemaking at Roseworthy College in South Australia.
- In 1984, Jeremy became the world’s youngest published wine author with the release of his first book, Thirst for Knowledge.
- His annual guide to Australian wine, The Australian Wine Annual, is a perennial bestseller.
- In his career, he has published fourteen books and hundreds of articles about Australian wine.
- In 2005, he was named Wine Writer of the Year by Australian Wine Selector magazine in its inaugural edition.
- His website www.jeremyoliver.com gives updated information of his tasting notes, ratings, articles and reviews.
- His 9th and latest edition of The Australian Wine Annual 2009 is advertised as “Australia’s most influential and independent wine guide” and contains notes of 11,000 Australia wines tasted by Jeremy.
- He now lives in Melbourne with his wife and son.
In his wine guide, he identifies 17 wines which in his opinion are from year to year the best wine from Australia.
- Bass Phillip, Reserve, Pinot Noir
- Clarendon Hills, Astralis, Syrah
- Clonakilla, Shiraz Viognier
- Cullen, Diana Madeline, Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
- Giaconda, Chardonnay
- Giaconda, Shiraz
- Grosset, Polish Hill
- Henschke, Hill of Grace
- Jacob’s Creek, Steingarten, Riesling
- Leeuwin Estate, Art Series, Chardonnay
- Mount Mary, Cabernet ‘Quintet’
- Penfolds, Bin 707, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Penfolds, Grange
- Pierro, Chardonnay
- Seppelt, St Peters, Shiraz
- Wendouree, Shiraz
- Wolf Blass, Platinum Label, Shiraz