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Category: McLaren Vale

March 8, 2024

d’Arenberg Cube experiences highlighted in Los Angeles Times

In this Los Angeles Times article: “Modern Dining; Down-Under Hospitality: Australia’s Fresh, Friendly and Fabulously Diverse Food Scene”, the Cube is recommended for the guided “blending bench” experience that lets guests blend…

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June 8, 2023

Decanter World Wine Awards 2023

The DECANTER World Wine Awards asserts that it is “Assuredly the world’s largest wine competition,” with breaking records this year for the most wine entries to date with 18,250 wines evaluated from 57 countries.

February 2, 2023

Vinous Reviews d’Arenberg & McLaren Vale

Wine Critic/Author Angus Hughson reports on the current state of Australia’s McLaren Vale wine region, home to d’Arenberg wines, exclusively imported by Old Bridge Cellars. Highlights include the vintage reports, below, and a few key reviews of d’Arenberg’s Icon range of wines.

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December 16, 2022

FRANCIS d’ARENBERG (d’ARRY) OSBORN OAM

Old Bridge Cellars regrets to announce the passing of iconic Australian winemaker d’Arry Osborn at the age of 95.

September 26, 2022

Vinous Reviews Australian Wines

Thrilling New Wine Ratings Illuminate New Releases & Recharge Library Favorites “South Australia, Victoria and a Bit Beyond” BY JOSH RAYNOLDS for Vinous September 1, 2022 In releasing 100+ wine…

February 25, 2021

Wine Can Be Fun – Seriously

Oenophilia is often undertaken with the utmost reverence. So our wine columnist went looking for levity—and bottles that bring joy in more ways than one. By: Lettie Teague 2/24/2021 I’VE…

July 22, 2020

D’Arenberg is No 1 as London Wine Competition winners announced

By: Malvika Patel, Beverage Trade Network Australia was the toast of the 2020 London Wine Competition awards both in terms of the number of wines entered and the best achieving…

July 9, 2020

Unshakable Resolve

Australian vintners hold firm in the face of adversity, delivering excellent wines in a range of styles By: MaryAnn Worobiec from the Wine Spectator August 31st Issue For more than…

September 12, 2019

9 Australian Gems to Discover the Country’s Wine Bounty

It’s not all Shiraz—Cabernet, Chardonnay and Riesling get their time to shine as well WineSpectator.comSeptember 12, 2019By MaryAnn Worobiec Here’s an exciting group of Australian wines that showcase the geographical…

July 3, 2019

Making Waves

Australian vintners navigate a changing marketplace with a wide range of distinctive wines Wine SpectatorAugust 31, 2019By MaryAnn Worobiec Quality, consistency, value and diversity continue to be the hallmarks of…

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November 15, 2017

Wine Enthusiast Best of the Year 2017

New Wave Australia Wine Enthusiast Advance Buying Guide/Best of the Year December, 2017 by Christina Pickard The land down under is experiencing a wine renaissance. From the explosion of thrilling…

October 5, 2017

Australian Wine Has Never Been Better

Australia Brings the Brawn and the Beauty Vinous October 5th by Josh Raynolds Australia produces as wide a range of high-quality wines as any country in the world, from almost…

December 22, 2016

Wine Spectator Highlights d’Arenberg

Tasting Highlights Wine Spectator December 2016 Tasting Highlights bring the best wines from our editors’ most recent tastings to WineSpectator.com members. South Australia is one of six Australian states, located…

June 24, 2016

South Australia Comes on Strong

Savoring Adelaide in Austin The Somm Journal June/July 2016 by Jessica Dupuy In early March the US welcomed a special visit from a few wine ambassadors out of Adelaide, the…