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April 21, 2023

Earth Day Is Every Day

Old Bridge Cellars is proud to represent small, independently-owned producers that are wonderful land stewards around the world

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.

February 2, 2023

Wine Spectator on Australia Wine QPR: “Punches Above Its Weight”

Wine Spectator: “There is no reason to overlook the quality, commitment, passion and diversity of Australian wine, while also recognizing how competitive the country is in terms of value.”

Man, d'Arry Osborn, rests on a wine barrel

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…

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…

September 28, 2018

Wine & Spirits Top 100

The Top 100 Wineries of 2008 ROSE & ARROW Eola-Amity Hills A geologist from Chile and a vigneron from Vosne-Romanée explore Oregon soils, revealing new facets of Willamette terroir. With…

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…

July 17, 2017

Australia: Not a Wine Country, a Wine Continent

Take Note: Real Australian Wine Is Here JamesSuckling.com July 17, 2017 by Nick Stock Australia is no longer emerging. Australia is no longer a “one to watch.” Australia is here,…

May 25, 2017

Mathew Jukes’ Australian Winery of the Year is Leeuwin!

First Look: 100 Best Australian Wines Report Daily Wine News 24th of May, 2017 The 100 Best Australian Wines initiative continues to evolve at a fast pace. The Roadshow tastings,…

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…

September 9, 2016

Australia: Value and Diversity Says Wine Spectator

The Top Five Countries For Value Wine Spectator October 15, 2016 by Keith Newton We ran the numbers. We did the math. There were surprises, upsets and close calls. But the results are…

August 31, 2016

Over Twenty 90+ Wines in Latest Wine & Spirits

Wine & Spirits Magazine October Issue, 2016 94 pts    Innocent Bystander Mea Culpa Syrah 2014 Phil Sexton and Steve Flamsteed produced this wine from a clone of unknown origin, what…

August 6, 2016

James Halliday Scores Are Out

2017 Australian Wine Companion August 4th, 2016 James Halliday has released his 2017 Australian Wine Companion and wineries represented by Old Bridge Cellars are very well represented in the 90…