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Old Bridge Cellars at Big Hammer Wines
Old Bridge Cellars - US Importer of Choice for Iconic Australian Wines
In this age of ‘big company’ buyouts, increasing consolidation and mass production, Old Bridge Cellars brings to you a group of fiercely independent winemakers who retain their belief in artisan winemaking. Coming to know their land through the generations before them, they have an intuitive understanding, quiet confidence and desire to produce only the best they can from each vintage. In standing resolute behind their own style, they’ve established themselves as regional pioneers, benchmarks and leaders alike, universally acclaimed by wine critics across the globe.
Representing these highly sought after, compelling wines since 1990, Old Bridge Cellars has become the US importer of choice for iconic Australian wines. In fact, our allegiance to fine wine and regional expression has been recognized in such publications as The Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine & Spirits, International Wine Cellar and Wine Enthusiast. Robert Parker of The Wine Advocate has gone so far as to say, “thanks in large part to the work of such talented importers as Old Bridge Cellars et all, American consumers have never had such an enormous selection of Australia’s finest as well as rarest wines.”
Our portfolio is anchored in Australia, yet also reaches internationally through long standing relationships with vintners in many of the world’s most applauded winemaking regions. Our parameters remain, simply, that the wineries we represent are true to their regions and true to themselves. They necessarily share a deep commitment to good land stewardship, preserving their independence, and respecting their regional heritage, all the while embracing the international wine world as their quality yardstick.
Old Bridge Cellars Mission:
"The championing of a select group of uncompromising winemakers who give everything in their pursuit of truly distinctive, regionally defined styles that sit comfortably with the world’s best. Our parameters are, simply, that the wineries we represent remain true to their regions and true to themselves."
Pictured left: John Duval (father) and Tim Duval (son) of John Duval Wines
OBC Portfolio:
While anchored in Australia, boasts 173 different wines from 26 applauded winemaking regions across the globe. Our 23 winemakers travel home to one of five countries (AU, FR, IT, NZ, USA), so from Hunter Valley Semillon to Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, we have it expertly covered.
Big Hammer Wines Selections of Old Bridge Cellars Imports Include:
Sustainable, Organic & Biodynamic Wines
Old Bridge Cellars ‘green grower’ brands have current, outside third party certifications that meet, or exceed, the qualifications specified for each of the following three categories. Overall, these produces share an approach to viticulture and winemaking that involves the use of grapes grown without synthetic inputs, and winemaking with no additives, other than minimal amounts of sulfites. See more here.
Pictured left: Greg Norman Estates
The Reviews Are In! Find Out Why we Can Hardly Old Bridge Cellars Australian Gems in Stock.
2020, 2017, 2015 - TOP IMPORTERS OF THE YEAR by Wine & Spirits
2014 - TOP IMPORTERS by Food & Wine Magazine
2012 - ‘IMPORTER OF THE YEAR’ nomination by Wine Enthusiast
“Thanks in large part to the work of such talented importers as Old Bridge Cellars et all, American consumers have never had such an enormous selection of Australia’s finest as well as rarest wines.” ~ Robert Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate
"Great price for this fabulous wine. Loved the quick shipment; I had it in my cellar within 3 days!" ~Gerard D.
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