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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.

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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.”

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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…

October 6, 2020

Wine & Spirits TOP 100 WINERIES + BEST BUYS

Old Bridge Cellars, Napa CA Standouts in Australian WineOriginally founded by Australian expat Rob MacDonald, Old Bridge Cellars as expanded under the ownership of Carlos Alvarez (of Corona beer), who…

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…

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…

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…