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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.

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February 17, 2023

Wine Enthusiast’s Best Cabernet Under $25? Killerman’s Run

In its article “12 Stellar Cabernet Sauvignon’s for Every Budget,” author Airelle Weg puts forth a winnowed selection of “the best Cabernets” in 5 wine categories, selecting Kilikanoon Killerman’s Run 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon hailing from Australia’s Clare Valley as the best Cabernet in the Under $25 category.

November 15, 2016

Margaret River – Standout Wines, Epic Beaches

This Isolated Australian Region is home to Over 100 Wineries Travel+Leisure November 15th, 2016 by Ted Loos If Hawaii and Napa Valley had a love child, it would look like…

March 4, 2016

Margaret River Cabernet Continues to Stand Out

Margaret River’s Cabernet Kings Wine Spectator March 4, 2016 by Harvey Steiman Historically vineyards on the north side, in Australia’s Wilyabrup subregion, have had the edge on Cabernet in Margaret…

March 2, 2016

Harvey Steiman Talks Margaret River Cabernet

Getting the Hang of Cabernet in Australia Wine Spectator March 2, 2016 by Harvey Steiman Within Australia, Margaret River has a big reputation for Cabernet Sauvignon. And yet, they’ve always…

September 14, 2015

Maison L’Envoyè and Leeuwin: Great Wine, Great Labels

Embracing the Labels Northern Arizona’s Mountain Living Magazine July/August 2015 by John Vankat It may be heresy for a wine writer to say this, but there’s more to admire about…

September 1, 2015

95 Points for 2011 d’Arenberg The Dead Arm

Great Scores From The Wine Advocate for d’Arenberg’s New Releases Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (online) 31st August, 2015 95 pts    d’Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2011 Deep garnet-colored with…

July 31, 2015

Lisa Perotti-Brown in the Clare Valley

South Australia, Clare Valley: Esoteric Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate July 31, 2015 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown Clare Valley is one of Australia’s best kept wine secrets. OK, so it’s not such…

July 8, 2015

Cullen Cabernet from Margaret River: Top of the List Again

Great Cabernets of the World: Decanter Tasting Decanter.com July 8, 2015 by John Stimpfig A highly knowledgeable audience attended a fascinating, sell-out blind tasting masterclass at Decanter’s London HQ last…

March 3, 2015

Margaret River: One of the Most Underrated Wine Regions

The World’s Most-Overlooked Fine-Wine Regions? Wine Spectator March 3, 2015 by Matt Kramer MARGARET RIVER, Australia—I’m sure that you, every bit as well as I, can compile a list of…

February 13, 2015

Tastings.com Reviews Chilensis and Oveja Negra

Chilensis and Oveja Negra New Releases Tastings.com February 2015 The Beverage Institute’s Tastings.com was impressed with the latest offerings from Chilean winery Chilensis awarding two Golds and a Silver to…

December 5, 2014

Stump Jump Cab – Wine of the Week in Vegas

Wine of the Week: Stump Jump Cabernet Sauvignon Las Vegas Review-Journal December 4, 2014 by Gil Lempert-Schwartz In the glass: Stump Jump Cabernet Sauvignon is a deeply opaque inky-red color…

September 5, 2014

Wine & Spirits Reviews Sublime Shiraz from Australia

New Releases from Australia & Year’s Best Wine & Spirits October 2014 Wine & Spirits’ October Issue features ‘The Years Best’ with a particular focus on Red Burgundy and Shiraz from…

June 9, 2014

95+ Point Leeuwin Art Series Tops Decanter’s Cabernet List

Coonawarra & Margaret River Cabernet: Panel Tasting Results Leeuwin Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 tops Decanter.com’s list of Coonawarra and Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon with 95+ points (18.75/20 points). Leeuwin…