News
September 27, 2024
Chester Osborn of d’Arenberg on tour in the USA
Chester showcased current and library wines at a host of seminars, dinners and meetings throughout the United States. We were thrilled to have Chester Osborn from d’Arenberg on US soil…
August 27, 2024
Vanya Cullen Recognized for Crafting Sustainable, Quality Wine
“The shift in understanding sustainability, particularly organic and biodynamic practices, has evolved from being viewed suspiciously, to a genuine marker of quality and distinctiveness in fine wines.” The AUSTRALIAN Vanya…
July 2, 2024
OBC Adds Kanzler Vineyards to the Portfolio
We are proud to announce that we have added Kanzler Vineyards to our portfolio. This family-owned Pinot Noir producer is known for producing small-lot, site-expressive wines from its estate vineyard…
June 25, 2024
John Duval Entity Named a Top Value Shiraz for 2024 – Wine Searcher
“Founded John Duval, a former winemaker of Penfolds, the brand specializes in producing small quantities of high quality wines from the Barossa Valley. Although the label began in 2003, the…
April 16, 2024
Carlos Alvarez 1950 – 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our owner, Carlos Alvarez, passed away, last week, at his home in San Antonio, Texas. He was a beer industry icon with over 40 years of success driven by his entrepreneurship.
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…
November 17, 2023
Wine Enthusiast Top 100 of 2023
Cru Beaujolais from Maison L’Envoye hits Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 wine list for 2023.
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
November 6, 2023
Wine Spectator Top 10: Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc
Of the “Most Exciting” 100 wines of 2023, Wine Spectator names their Top 10 picks; at #10 is Greywacke’s signature Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand.
October 25, 2023
World Champagne Day – Holiday Prep
Let’s get #holidayready and explore bubbly options with one of Champagne’s founding grower collectives: Champagne Collet.
October 5, 2023
Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Best Buys
Scoring 92 points, and listed at $20 suggested retail price, Kilikanoon’s Mort’s Block Riesling landed in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 list of Best Buys for 2023 at #49.
September 29, 2023
Celebrating 50 Harvests with Winemaker John Duval
Old Bridge Cellars is proud to announce an upcoming 6-city US tour to celebrate John Duval of John Duval Wines. This year marks John’s 50th consecutive harvest in the Barossa Valley and the 20th anniversary of his eponymous brand. So far, John Duval has celebrated this achievement with events in Australia and Chile. The United States will be the finale on his 2023 world tour, with stops in San Francisco, St. Louis, Dallas, Chicago, Boston and New York this month.
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.
August 2, 2023
Winemaker of the Year 2024
Old Bridge Cellars is proud to share that Kate Goodman, head winemaker for Penley Estate in Coonawarra, South Australia, is selected “Winemaker of the Year 2024” by Halliday Wine Companion – Australia’s most respected wine authority.