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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.

March 8, 2023

2023 Women in Wine at Old Bridge Cellars

Old Bridge Cellars is proud to present women from around the world whose skill and perspective are changing not only the labels they create, but also elevating their market categories. Cheers to women in wine!

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.”

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…

November 18, 2018

Three in Wine Spectator’s Top 100

Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2018 19,500 wines tasted. 5 Australian wines in the top 100. Old Bridge Cellars represents 3 of them. # 20 95 pts JASPER HILL…

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July 31, 2018

Icons of Great Australian Cabernet

Cabernet Kingdom Wine Enthusiast September 2018 by Christina Pickard In the Australian regions of Coonawarra and Margaret River, Cab reigns supreme. There are few grape varieties as steeped in regal…

March 12, 2018

Golds at Texsom 2018

Judges Awards, Golds and Silvers for Some of our Favorite Wines Congratulations to Innocent Bystander, Maison L’Envoye, Chilensis and Penley Estate! Judges Selection Award – Best Value Sauvignon Blanc, /…

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October 19, 2016

90+ Point Australian Shiraz

Wine Enthusiast Reviews Stellar Australian Shiraz Wine Enthusiast Advance Buying Guide December 2016 94 pts/CELLAR SELECTION            John Duval Eligo Shiraz 2013 Full bodied, creamy and lush, this is a prototypical…

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…

March 4, 2016

Josh Raynolds Sees Positive Changes for Aussie Wine

Australia Rediscovers Its Mojo Vinous March 2016 by Josh Raynolds BROKENWOOD 94 pts Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz 2013 Opaque ruby. Sexy dark berry, violet pastille and incense aromas are lifted…

April 13, 2015

Aussie Chardonnay and Riesling Reviewed

Wine Enthusiast Advance Buying Guide May 2015 94 pts/EDITORS’ CHOICE     Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay 2012 The Cullen Chardonnay seems to go from great to even greater. This is plump enough…

January 27, 2015

A Plethora of Reviews in Wine Enthusiast This Month

Wine Enthusiast Advance Buying Guide March 2015 99 pts/CELLAR SELECTION     Chambers Rosewood NV Rare Muscadelle This wine is dark brown in hue with a greenish-gold tint to its rim, providing clues…