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November 14, 2023

Wine Enthusiast BEST of Year Buying Guide

Wine Enthusiast highlights Old Bridge Cellars’ wines in their Best of Year 2023 Buying Guide

August 23, 2023

Maison L’Envoyé – Outstanding Willamette Pinot Noir

Tim Fish of Wine Spectator highlights only eight of Oregon’s Pinot Noirs in his recent coverage of the region, and includes Maison L’Envoyé’s Two Messengers Pinot Noir, scoring it at 92 points.

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May 27, 2023

Quick Pick: Light Wines for Summer

Selections of a Finer Kind Summer wines reflect a life more fun – grilling, get togethers, picnics, road trips, outdoor concerts, bonfires, lake time. Time to stock up and ready…

March 29, 2022

Food & Wine “What’s Your Chardonnay?”

Wine & Spirits GREAT CHARDONNAY VALUES include 2019 Maison L’Envoye Straight Shooter Chardonnay

August 13, 2021

Mark Tarlov (1952-2021)

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our Maison l’Envoyé co-founder and business partner, Mark Tarlov. Following a successful career as a sought after Hollywood film producer and director,…

November 25, 2020

10 Vibrant Oregon Pinot Noirs at 90+ Points

WINE SPECTATOR TASTING HIGHLIGHTS 10 Vibrant Oregon Pinot Noirs at 90+ Points New reviews of outstanding 2018 and 2017 Pinot Noirs from top wineries in Willamette Valley By: Tim Fish…

September 23, 2019

9 Top-Rated Oregon Pinot Noirs for Fall

Only 90 points or higher for these newly reviewed reds from Willamette Valley Wine SpectatorBy Aaron RomanoSeptember 23, 2019 Willamette Valley’s mild growing seasons and array of volcanic soils and…

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…

December 14, 2018

Old Bridge Cellars Featured in Market Watch

Napa’s Boutique Marketer Market Watch December 2018 by Julia Higgins Old Bridge Cellars boasts a portfolio of high-end imports from niche producers Napa-based importer and marketer Old Bridge Cellars has…

November 30, 2017

Chapter 24 Features in Oregon’s Burgundian Links

Oregon: The Burgundy Connection Decanter December 2017 by William Kelley With its Pinot Noir vines and marginal climate, Oregon has much in common with Burgundy. William Kelley explores the links…

January 25, 2017

The Rise of Soil: How to Shop for the New Dirty Trend

Soil, Not Grapes is the Latest Must Know When Picking a Wine Bloomberg January 25, 2017 by Elin McCoy OK, you know the names of dozens of grape varietals and…

November 1, 2016

Chapter 24 Deepens Its Willamette Roots

Chapter 24 Wines Purchases Witness Tree and Five Other Vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley Wine Spectator November 1, 2016 by Harvey Steiman The Pinot Noir partnership involving Mark Tarlov and…

June 2, 2016

More Love For Joe Dobbes and His 30 Years of Winemaking

Third Decade’s a Charm Oregon Wine Press June 1, 2016 by Jade Helm Joe Dobbes’ knack for enterprise, evident even from an early age, is the defining characteristic for the…

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February 16, 2016

Interesting Whites Score Well in Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast Advance Buying Guide Wine Enthusiast April 2016 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 92 pts/EDITORS’ CHOICE               Plantagenet Riesling 2014 Based on this example and a few other informal tastings, 2014 will be…