What's On At Old Bridge Cellars

Grenache is having a moment that perhaps it always should have had! For decades, it quietly played a supporting role in some of the world's most famous wine blends. Today, however, winemakers are allowing Grenache to take centre stage, revealing a variety capable of extraordinary elegance, perfume, complexity and longevity.

Join Andrés Aragón MS, one of Australia's most accomplished sommeliers, for an in-depth exploration of one of the wine world's most captivating grape varieties.

Across the evening, you'll taste 13 wines, travelling through many of Grenache's greatest homes, from the historic vineyards of Spain and the Southern Rhône, to Australia's revered old vines and exciting modern expressions. Along the way, you'll discover how climate, soil, vine age and winemaking profoundly influence style, producing wines that range from bright and ethereal to rich, savoury and deeply complex.

Whether you're already a Grenache devotee or have only encountered it as part of a blend, this masterclass will challenge expectations and reveal why the variety has become one of the most exciting stories in contemporary wine.

This is a rare opportunity to taste exceptional Grenache with one of the country's foremost wine educators.

Deepen your knowledge or simply enjoy some extraordinary wines, this promises to be a fascinating evening.

For more than 50 years, Moss Wood Wines has established itself as one of Margaret River's defining wineries. While others chase trends, they have remained steadfast in their pursuit of precision, consistency and longevity, earning its place among Australia's most respected producers.

Join us for an evening exploring The Moss Wood Method; the philosophy, decisions and meticulous winemaking that have shaped one of the country's most iconic ranges.

Throughout the evening, we'll guide you through an exceptional line-up of Moss Wood wines, featuring a host of new vintage releases and culminating in the iconic Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon.

Along the way, we'll explore the vineyard, the vintages and the meticulous approach behind each bottle. Enjoy a cheese platter on arrival, a series of thoughtfully paired plated canapés and a small dessert to finish, with every course designed to complement the wines in your glass.

Whether you're a long-time devotee or just discovering the range, this is a rare opportunity to experience one of Australia's benchmark wineries in an intimate, guided setting.

Shaw + Smith, Tolpuddle Vineyard & MMAD Vineyard.

Few names have shaped modern Australian wine quite like house of Hill-Smith.

Across three of Australia's most celebrated wine regions, The Hill-Smith brand has built a remarkable collection of wineries defined by precision, restraint and an unwavering pursuit of quality. From the cool-climate elegance of Shaw + Smith in the Adelaide Hills, to the benchmark Chardonnay and Pinot Noir of Tolpuddle Vineyard in Tasmania's Coal River Valley, and the old-vine brilliance of MMAD Vineyard in McLaren Vale's Blewitt Springs. Each winery expresses its place with authenticity while sharing a commitment to excellence that has become synonymous with this name.

Join Hospitality & Market Manager, Mathilde Hill-Smith alongside Old Bridge Cellars' Jay Beeson for a guided afternoon wine experience exploring this extraordinary portfolio.

Across the afternoon, you'll taste ten exceptional wines, beginning with Shaw + Smith Riesling before venturing into a bracket of Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay, followed by Grenache and Pinot Noir, and finishing with a showcase of premium Shiraz, including a museum release and a fun blind tasting challenge.

The afternoon will be complemented by a thoughtfully curated menu by Valerio from Flour and Fire, designed to enhance each wine flight.

This is a rare opportunity to experience one of Australia's most influential wine portfolios side by side, guided by the people who know the wines best.

Few wineries know Margaret River quite like Juniper.

For more than three decades, Juniper has crafted benchmark Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon from two exceptional vineyard sites: Wilyabrup, in the heart of Margaret River, and Karridale, further south, where cooler conditions produce wines of remarkable finesse and elegance.

Join Head Winemaker, Andrew Bretherton for an exclusive masterclass celebrating the launch of Juniper's latest Cornerstone wines. This flagship range showcases the very best each vineyard has to offer, providing a fascinating opportunity to discover how site alone can shape style, structure and personality.

Throughout the evening, you'll taste the Estate Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon alongside the Cornerstone expressions from both Wilyabrup and Karridale, before finishing with a rare 2014 Juniper Cabernet Sauvignon, a museum release from one of Margaret River's finest vintages.

Andrew will guide guests through the vineyards, vintages and winemaking decisions that define Juniper's philosophy, sharing insights from a career that has established him as one of Australia's most respected winemakers.

As an added highlight, you'll be among the first to taste the newly released Cornerstone Chardonnays, including the Karridale Chardonnay, whose previous vintage claimed the coveted Wine of Show at the Perth Royal Wine Awards, along with Best Western Australian Wine, Best White Wine and Best Chardonnay.

A premium cheese platter will accompany the tasting, making for an evening that celebrates one of Margaret River's most exciting wineries and the remarkable influence of place.

Join us for an evening of Charles & Cheese.

Old Bridge Cellars is back at Varnish on King for another stop on their tour, though this time with legendary Champagne house Charles Heidsieck.

For one night only, Amanda Aguilera, Charles Heidsieck Australian Brand Ambassador,  joins us underground for an intimate journey through five of their exceptional Champagnes, sharing the stories, craftsmanship and distinctive house style behind every glass.

Alongside each pour, Chef Mari Hoff has created a cheese-led menu designed specifically to complement the Champagne, bringing out its texture, complexity and character.

This is far more than Champagne and a cheese board. It’s five carefully considered courses and an evening dedicated to the art of Champagne and cheese pairing.

​Bordeaux wrote the blueprint for Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends. Half a world away, Margaret River has taken that inspiration and crafted an identity all of its own, producing wines that now sit comfortably alongside the world's finest.​

Join Old Bridge on Tour for a private dining experience at La Lune as we explore these two hero regions side by side. You’ll taste 10 exceptional wines over six courses, with each bracket placing a Bordeaux alongside a Margaret River counterpart. Rather than asking which is better, we'll explore what makes each region unique, discovering how climate, terroir and winemaking shape remarkably different expressions of the same classic varieties. And, the evening culminates with a show-stopping, classified growth Bordeaux.​

The wine will be curated by the Old Bridge Team and paired with a seasonal, French menu byLaLune. This is an intimate wine experience designed for those who love great food, great company and the stories that live inside every bottle.​

Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Great Southern winemaking, Rob Diletti has spent more than four decades quietly shaping the reputation of one of Australia's great cool-climate regions. Under his stewardship, Castle Rock Estate has become a benchmark for Riesling and Pinot Noir, with wines revered for their precision, purity and remarkable ability to age.

While Rob's wines are poured in some of the country's finest restaurants and cellars, opportunities to taste alongside him are few and far between, making this event a legitimately special occasion.

Across the afternoon, Rob will guide us through an exceptional collection of current, flagship and museum releases, offering a detailed look at how Castle Rock's wines evolve over time. Expect a side-by-side exploration of Estate, Diletti and museum bottlings across Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, before finishing with the estate's beautifully balanced Muscat.

Naturally, wines of this calibre deserve food to match. We've commissioned the talented Ette to create a succession of individually paired canapés, we've affectionately called fancy snacks, designed to complement each flight without stealing the spotlight. 

This isn't a formal masterclass. It's an afternoon around the table with one of Western Australia's most respected winemakers, exceptional food, extraordinary wines and plenty of stories along the way.

We offer a range of ongoing wine courses in collaboration with The Wine Education Centre as well as Perth School of Wine.