[18 March 2025, Melbourne, Australia] – E. J. McDougall, Fine Wines of Australia, is pleased to announce that all of its distinguished wines have been featured in Erin Larkin's recentpublication for Robert Parker Wine Advocate, entitled "Australia and New Zealand: The Best of the 2025 New Releases." This esteemed recognition underscores Edward McDougall’sdedication to producing exceptional wines that reflect the unique Australian terroir.
The wines Larkin reviewed for this prestigious list represent the pinnacle of Australian winemaking, showcasing the country’s finest regions and oldest vineyards dating back to 1939. E. J. McDougall's wines were praised for their exceptional quality, complexity, and ageing potential, receiving high accolades from Larkin and the Robert Parker Wine Advocateteam.
In her publication, Ms Erin Larkin remarks that established oenologist Edward McDougall introduces, “The suite of super-premium single-vineyard wines under his eponymous labelare brilliantly eloquent wines that harness the old vineyards in McLaren Vale and MargaretRiver. They are expressed mainly in seasoned French puncheons, with the older, larger-format oak encouraging the fruit to enunciate its sense of place and doing so withgreat sophistication."
Edward McDougall, Proprietor and Oenologist states, "We are deeply honoured to receiverecognition from Robert Parker Wine Advocate, a highly respected authority within the wineindustry. This acknowledgement reflects the unwavering commitment of our team, theexceptional growers we collaborate with, and the relationships we have cultivated over thepast two decades. Our ambition is to craft wines that are both refined and expressive, andwe are delighted to see our endeavours acknowledged in this manner."
The wines featured in the review are as follows:
- 2023 E. J. McDougall McLaren Vale Old Vine Shiraz - RP95 (Release date: 25 April 2025)
- 2023 E. J. McDougall McLaren Vale Old Vine Grenache - RP96 (Release date: 19 June 2025)
- 2024 E. J. McDougall Margaret River Single Vineyard Chardonnay - RP95 (Release date: 10 August 2025)
Reviews Enclosed.
E. J. McDougall extends an invitation to wine connoisseurs and professionals worldwide to experience the excellence of its award-winning wines. With a commitment to working with old vineyards and meticulous winemaking practices, the winemaker consistently produces wines of both elegance and distinction.
For comprehensive details about E. J. McDougall wines and to request an allocation of featured wines, kindly visit the official website at www.ejmcdougall.com or email wine@ejmcdougall.com.
