Chalice News

28 - 08 - 2008 - 2006 Merlot & 2007 Wild Rose New Releases

The 2006 Merlot and 2007 Wild Rose are the latest new release wines from Chalice Bridge. These wines are now available via cellar door direct. See here for more information on these fine Margaret River wines....

19 - 08 - 2008 - 2007 Chardonnay to feature in upcoming Vintage Cellars Cellar Press Magazine

The 2007 Chardonnay hand crafted by consultant winemaker Bob Cartwright will feature in the upcoming Vintage Cellars Cellar Press 92 starting on Thursday 21/8. The promotion will run until 17/9 in stores statewide across WA, NSW, SA & NT. This is the Chardonnay's Vintage Cellars debut and if it has anything like the success the Semillon Sauvignon Blanc has been having in Vintage Cellars, it will excel itself. In store tastings will be conducted on weekend's right throughout the August & September promotional period, so get down to your local store and try for yourself this very rewarding wine. For store locations see www.vintagecellars.com.au, and for further information on this beautiful Margaret River Chardonnay see here....

15 - 08 - 2008 - 2008 Classic White & 2006 Shiraz Cabernet New Releases

The 2008 Classic White & 2006 Shiraz Cabernet are the latest new releases from Chalice Bridge. With the Classic White coming from the 08 vintage (one of Margaret River's best of all time) and the Shiraz Cabernet being released for the first time in a few years, both wines promise to satisfy and reward all who try them. More information on both wines can be found here. ...

08 - 08 - 2008 - Chalice Bridge a 5 Star Winery

Chalice Bridge has been rated a 5 Star winery in James Halliday's latest 2009 Australian Wine Companion. Only 12.5% of Australian wineries earned a 5 Star rating from Halliday. On top of this outstanding achievement, Chalice Bridge was named in the 'Best of the Best' of wineries in the Margaret River region. The 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc rated 94 points and placed in the 'Best of the Best' of Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blends in Australia. The 2004 Shiraz earned a 94 point rating from Halliday too, continuing the variety's high ratings from previous years. And to top it all off, the 2007 Sauvignon Blanc received a 93 point rating, also continuing a run of good ratings from past years. See here for more details. Our Reviews & Awards page contains further information also....

01 - 08 - 2008 - 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon features in July edition of Liquor Watch Magazine

The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon has continued it's current run of reviews by featuring in the latest July edition of Liquor Watch Magazine. See our Reviews & Awards page for what Liquor Watch had to say about Chalice Bridge and the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon....

30 - 07 - 2008 - Chalice Bridge's multi-award winning Semillon Sauvignon Blanc now ranged nationally with Vintage Cellars

After 3 successful Cellar Press promotions in Vintage Cellars stores across WA & QLD, and numerous TOP 100 awards, gold medals and high reviews, this famous fresh and vibrant blend from Margaret River is now available in Vintage Cellars stores Australia wide. This multi-award winning wine is now available for all Australians to enjoy the Chalice Bridge experience. See www.vintagecellars.com.au for store locations. Also look out for the 2007 Chardonnay to be exclusively pre-released in the September Cellar Press magazine. ...

09 - 07 - 2008 - 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon features in the Winter edition of SCOOP Magazine

The Chalice Bridge 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon has featured in the Winter edition of SCOOP Magazine. See the full review on our Reviews & Awards page....

27 - 06 - 2008 - Chalice Bridge now ranged nationally with Dan Murphy's

Chalice Bridge is now available across all Dan Murphy's stores Australia wide. The Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Classic White, Shiraz and Calamus Red have all been ranged nationally. See www.danmurphys.com.au for more details and store locations....

20 - 06 - 2008 - 2008 New Release Whites

With the 2008 Margaret River vintage shaping up to be one of the best the world renowned wine region has seen, Chalice Bridge's new release 2008 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Classic White are only 2 weeks away from release. With the freshness, vibrancy and brightness that the south of Margaret River is becoming famous for, these wines are already looking to be the best yet off the Chalice Bridge single vineyard estate. Chalice Club members will be able to access their exclusive pre-release offer in their latest edition of Winemail. See here if you are not a member. In other releases, the 2006 Chalice Bridge Calamus Red is now available. This Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot blend shows an intense nose with some spice, the palate soft and round, showing a mixture of chocolate, raspberry and dark cherries. Made in a lighter style, this wine is designed to be drunk young and fresh, with a nice pasta dish or a BBQ...

16 - 06 - 2008 - Chalice Bridge 2008 Vintage Report features in Australian Wine Business Magazine

A summary of the 2008 Chalice Bridge Vintage Report has featured in the May edition of the Australian Wine Business Magazine (WBM). Chalice Bridge represented Margaret River with the report, featuring alongside other wineries from various other wine regions across Australia. The feature from the Australian WBM can be seen here. Chalice Club members will be able to view the full Chalice Bridge Vintage Report for 2008 in their latest edition of Winemail. See here if you are not a member. ...

22 - 04 - 2008 - Vintage Cellars Cellar Press Magazine Promotion

Chalice Bridge has featured once again in the Vintage Cellars Cellar Press Magazine. The 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc can be found on page 18 of Cellar Press 89, Autumn 2008, on special at 2 bottles for $30. This special will be available state wide in all Western Australian & Queensland Vintage Cellars outlets from 21/4/2008 to 18/5/2008. Chalice Bridge representatives will also be conducting free tastings of the 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc over this time, along with the 2006 Wild Rose in WA. See www.vintagecellars.com.au for more details and store locations. ...

22 - 04 - 2008 - Peter Forrestal's Top 100 Winter Wines

The 2005 Calamus Red has featured in Peter Forrestal's Top 100 Winter Wines in the STM Magazine, in the Sunday Times last weekend, 20/4/2008. Read what Peter had to say about one of the best value red wines in Margaret River, here. ...

09 - 04 - 2008 - Chalice Bridge Coaches Corner Competition

Opportunity of a Lifetime with Chalice Bridge! How would you like to be in the Fremantle Football Club change rooms on match day and have a chat with Senior Coach Mark Harvey about the game before bounce down? To have the opportunity to gain an exclusive insight into the inner sanctum of the Fremantle Football Club? Well Chalice Bridge Fine Wines of Margaret River is giving all proud, loyal and passionate Fremantle members the chance to win this experience of a lifetime in the Coaches Corner! One lucky member and a friend will be treated to the Coaches Corner package for a day, including: Pre-game three course meal with a special guest coach A Fremantle Football Club match day host and guest speaker VIP Parking An ‘Access All Areas’ security pass Change room briefing by a member of Fremantle’s coaching staffTotal package valued at $1500 (inc GST) To be in the running to win this opportunity of a lifetime in the Coaches Corner, simply purchase a minimum of...

09 - 04 - 2008 - 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Receives 4 Stars in Winestate Magazine

The Chalice Bridge 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon has received 4 Stars in the 'Best of Western Australia' feature in the May/June 2008 Issue of Winestate Magazine, due out next month. See our Reviews & Accolades page for more details....

26 - 02 - 2008 - Vintage 2008

Vintage has come 3 ½ weeks early this year with the first block of Sauvignon Blanc already harvested. All reports from consultant winemaker Bob Cartwright show that the flavours are looking fantastic! Over the next two weeks we will see the rest of the whites coming off Chalice Bridge’s single vineyard estate, with the reds all finished by the end of March, early April at the latest. The beautiful hot weather that we have been having here in the West has been aiding the ripening along nicely and we should be looking at a very quality vintage. ...

18 - 02 - 2008 - 4 Stars in Gourmet Traveller Wine

2004 Shiraz & 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc receive 4 Stars in Gourmet Traveller Wine The Chalice Bridge 2004 Shiraz & 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc have recently received 4 Stars in the latest January edition of Gourmet Traveller Wine. To see both of the full reviews, see here....

07 - 02 - 2008 - Chalice Bridge comes Highly Recommended in latest WINEWISE Magazine

The Chalice Bridge range has featured highly in the latest edition of WINEWISE Magazine. Two wines from the range came Highly Recommended, the top classification of the magazine, with 2 more being Recommended. See the Reviews page for more details on these four wines that featured in the magazine....

09 - 01 - 2008 - National Liquor News Wild Rose Review

The 2007 Chalice Bridge Wild Rose has finished in the Top 4 of the $10-$12 LUC price section in the latest National Liquor News wine trade review. See the full review here....

07 - 01 - 2008 - 2008 Sydney International Wine Competition

TOP 100 & Blue Gold Award for the 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc. See the Reviews & Awards page for more on this very prestigious award by the 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc....

19 - 12 - 2007 - Recent Wine Show Success

Dual Silver Medals for Chalice Bridge. Chalice Bridge has received two silver medals in two seperate wine shows recently. The 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc received a silver medal in the 2007 Macquarie Margaret River Wine Show, while the 2005 Merlot received a silver medal in the 2007 Royal Hobart Wine Show. ...

19 - 12 - 2007 - SCOOP & VITA Magazine Reviews

2007 Sauvignon Blanc & 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Both these fresh, vibrant and lively, ready to drink now whites have featured in the latest editions of Perth VITA Magazine and SCOOP Magazine. See here for the detailed reviews....

22 - 11 - 2007 - 2006 Chardonnay Feature

See our Reviews & Awards page for the latest feature by this classic Margaret River Chardonnay. Reviews & Awards...

20 - 11 - 2007 - The 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Continues its Winning Form

See our Reviews & Awards page for the latest award won by this stunning Margaret River wine....

14 - 11 - 2007 - Dual TOP 100 Awards for Chalice Bridge

Chalice Bridge has featured in not 1, but 2 TOP 100's over the weekend. The 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc has been rated 94 points by James Halliday in his National TOP 100 for 2007 in the November 10th Weekend Australian. See his full review on this already highly awarded wine. The 2007 Sauvignon Blanc was rated 17 points by Peter Forrestal in his TOP 100 Wines for Summer, in the November 11th Sunday Times Magazine. His review can be seen here. These TOP 100 reviews are the latest round of accolades for these two wines, which have been receiving a regular array of awards and reviews since they were released earlier in the year. See your local fine wine outlet for purchase enquiries, or see here for further information. ...

25 - 10 - 2007 - Latest Winestate Reviews

Chalice Bridge has performed extremely well at the latest Winestate tasting, with two wines getting 4.5 Stars & Top in Category and two getting 4 Stars & Equal Top in Category....

24 - 10 - 2007 - 2007 Whites New Releases

The Chalice Bridge 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, 2007 Sauvignon Blanc and our new 2007 Classic White have now been released to the general public. The latest review for the 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc can be found here. These wines are now available from all fine wine retailers or via our Chalice Club order form, which can be found here....

23 - 10 - 2007 - Chalice Bridge Appoints National Distributor

Chalice Bridge is proud to announce that as of the 1st July 2007 Tyrrell's Wines will be distributing Chalice Bridge on the eastern seaboard. Tyrrell's Wines is an Australian owned national winemaker, with an extensive product portfolio and vineyards across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales, as well as being a major international exporter, with their brands available around the world. Houston Agencies will continue to be the Western Australian distributor for Chalice Bridge. For more information, sign up to receive the latest edition of Chalice Winemail....

17 - 10 - 2007 - Qantas Wine Show Accolades for Chalice Bridge

The 2007 Qantas Wine Show of Western Australia has yielded a number of medals for Chalice Bridge. See here for full details....

24 - 09 - 2007 - Chalice Bridge Honored in Vietnam

Chalice Bridge has recently been honored by our Vietnamese distributor, Metro Cash & Carry - Vietnam. With a new Vietnamese government having just been elected, Metro Cash & Carry has given the new government ministers, and Chief Editors of the major Vietnamese newspapers, a bottle of our award winning 2004 Shiraz Cabernet and 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc as Thank You gifts. Chalice Bridge is honored to have been considered for such prestigious gifts for the newly elected members of the Vietnamese government....

21 - 09 - 2007 - Chalice Bridge Wine Dinner at Limoncello Restaurant

On Wednesday 10th October 2007 Chalice Bridge will be showcasing their new release 2006 Chardonnay, along with new vintage 2007 Whites and 2005 Reds. The evening will be hosted by Limoncello Restaurant, where consultant winemaker Bob Cartwright will be presenting the wines, while guests indulge in fresh seafood, classic Italian fare and award winning Margaret River wines. Don't miss out on this special opportunity, view the flyer for more details. Bookings can be made by calling Limoncello Restaurant on 08 9335 1744. ...

27 - 08 - 2007 - New Release 2005 Vintage Reds

s of today the new 2005 vintage reds have been released in Western Australia. The 2005 Shiraz, 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2005 Calamus Red have previously only been available on the East Coast of Australia. For more on these wines, see our Wines page. These wines are now available in WA from all fine wine retailers or via our Chalice Club order form, which can be found here....

23 - 08 - 2007 - Latest Wine Show News

Chalice Bridge has received two silver medals in the past month for its 2006 Chardonnay and 2005 Merlot. Read more about these achievements on our Latest Reviews & Awards page....

13 - 07 - 2007 - Latest Winestate Reviews

Chalice Bridge has performed extremely well at the latest Winestate tasting, with two wines getting 4.5 Stars & Top in Category and two getting 4 Stars & Equal Top in Category. See the Reviews page for more details. ...

29 - 06 - 2007 - 2007 Whites New Releases

29 - 06 - 2007 - Export Trip a Success

Managing Director Rob Edinger returned from his 10 day export trip to the United States and Canada this week with much praise and appreciation for our new United States distributor, Vinum Global. Mr. Edinger traveled to Vancouver, Seattle and San Francisco as part of the WIAWA United States and Canadian Marketing Program. Along with other Margaret River wineries such as Leeuwin Estate and Devil's Lair, Mr. Edinger showcased Chalice Bridge wines to some of the top sommeliers, restaurateurs and members of the press from each city. In San Francisco Mr. Edinger met with CEO of Vinum Global Vivien Gay and toured their warehouse and other facilities. With the United States identified as such an important export market for Chalice Bridge, Mr. Edinger was very pleased to be able to have the opportunity to personally meet Ms. Gay and her team at Vinum Global....

31 - 05 - 2007 - Chalice Bridge Appoints National Distributor

29 - 05 - 2007 - Vintage 2007

Well, Vintage 2007 came some six weeks earlier than last year! This was due mainly to a very even budburst across the vineyard coupled with some unusually high temperatures accelerating the ripening process. So with all done and dusted in 31 days flat, the wines are looking fantastic and our clients are also very pleased with the quality of fruit they received this vintage. In other news, get ready for the release of the Chalice Bridge 2007 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, 2007 Sauvignon Blanc and our new 2007 Classic White in June. These whites are some of the first 2007 vintage to come out of Margaret River and are looking fantastic! For a more in depth vintage report, special offers and to keep up to date with all the latest at Chalice Bridge, sign up for Chalice Winemail using the link to your left....

04 - 05 - 2007 - Chalice Bridge Appoints New International Distributors

Chalice Bridge is proud to announce two new distributors who have been appointed in two key international export markets recently. Vinum Global has been appointed as the new USA distributor for Chalice Bridge. The United States has been identified as a key export market for Chalice Bridge wines, and Managing Director Rob Edinger is proud to be working with Vinum Global in this key market. Mr. Edinger stated that he is looking to use the United States as a cornerstone market in continuing to build the Chalice Bridge brand on an international level. In Vietnam the METRO Group has been appointed as the new Chalice Bridge distributor . The METRO Group is one of the largest and most international retailing companies worldwide. Via their large retail presence in Vietnam, the METRO Group will allow Chalice Bridge to achieve maximum exposure in an important emerging market such as Vietnam....

05 - 04 - 2007 - Special Offer!

Special Offer! [Thursday, 5th April 2007] 2005 Wild Rose ONLY $120 PER CASE! Perfect for those balmy summer nights outside, or for the classic Sunday picnic. Smells of fresh cherries and soft licorice and tastes fresh and fruity, with crisp acid backbone to give balance. So refreshing on those hot days and hotter nights. A little bit of sweetness, but not too much, with fresh strawberries and a fairy floss confectionary nose. Serve chilled for maximum enjoyment! Click here for more. SILVER Medal 2005 Margaret River Wine Show To order your 2005 Wild Rose contact Chalice Bridge on 08 94335200 or at admin@chalicebridge.com.au with your details and quantities required. But hurry, as stocks are limited and we don't like to disappoint!...

04 - 04 - 2007 - Limited Edition Museum Stock Release

Chalice Bridge has recently released small amounts of its Limited Edition Museum Stock. Currently released is the twin gold medal winning 2003 Shiraz Cabernet, which won gold at the 2004 Rutherglen Wine Show and the 2004 Australian Small Winemakers Show. Chalice Bridge is offering this limited release stock for $300 a case ($25 a bottle). The current vintage 2004 Shiraz Cabernet retails for $22 a bottle, so what a great opportunity to purchase some premium museum stock at a great price! This award winning wine is cellaring beautifully at the moment and this rare occasion to purchase premium aged wine should not be missed. For all enquiries please contact Chalice Bridge on 08 9433-5200 or at admin@chalicebridge.com.au. ...

22 - 03 - 2007 - Route 66 Promotion

For the month of April the 2004 Calamus Red (Cabernet/ Shiraz/Merlot blend) will be featuring in the Route 66 'Best of the West' Red six-pack. A Chalice Bridge single-bottle wet-suit bag will be given away as a bonus with every six-pack purchased. The 2004 Calamus Red is a dual silver medalist, with a 5 star rating from Winestate Magazine. Look out for this promotion featuring in the The West Australian and The West Magazine during April. For your nearest Route 66 store see www.route66liquor.com.au....

12 - 03 - 2007 - Chalice Bridge at 'Feast Perth

Chalice Bridge will be appearing at 'Feast Perth' on Sunday 18th March, 2007, at Victoria Gardens, Claisebrook Cove, East Perth. The event runs from 10am unitl 4pm and will be a celebration of Western Australian fine food and wine, something that we all enjoy! Chalice Bridge will have free tastings, with wine available for purchase by the glass, bottle, 6 pack and carton. See www.feastperth.com.au for more details. ***For those of you fine wine and food lovers that come along on Sunday and purchase 2 or more bottles of Chalice Bridge wine, you will go into the draw to win 2 Premium tickets to the AFL Western Derby coming up on 14th April, 2007*** ...

07 - 03 - 2007 - Vintage Cellars Wine Tastings

Due to the 2006 Wild Rose now being available at all Vintage Cellars stores across Perth, Western Australia, members of the Chalice Bridge team will be conducting free wine tastings of the 2006 Wild Rose and 2006 Semillion Sauvignon Blanc in all 13 stores for the next fortnight. Check out the list below to see when your nearest store will be conducting a tasting. Outlet Date (March, 2007) Time VC East Perth Thursday, 8th 5pm - 8pm VC Victoria Park Thursday, 8th 4:30pm - 7:30pm VC Shenton Park Friday, 9th 4:30pm - 7:30pm VC Dalkeith Saturday, 10th 3pm - 6pm VC Como Saturday, 10th 4:30pm - 7:30pm VC Applecross Friday, 16th 4:30pm - 7:30pm VC City Beach Friday, 16th 4:30pm - 7:30pm VC Nedlands Saturday, 17th 4pm - 7pm See www.vintagecellars.com.au for store locations. ...

26 - 02 - 2007 - Wild Rose Now at Vintage Cellars (Western Australia)

The 2006 Wild Rose can now be found at any of the thirteen Vintage Cellars stores across Perth, Western Australia. See www.vintagecellars.com.au for more details....

26 - 02 - 2007 - New Appoints at Chalice Bridge

Chalice Bridge would like to welcome and congratulate Dr. Andrew Highet to the appointment of General Manager. Dr. Highet has been with Chalice Bridge for 8 years in July, having been the inaugural Chalice Bridge Vineyard Manager for 4 years, and the Operations Manager for the past 4 years. Dr. Highet has a doctorate in viticulture, specialising in grapevine pathology. He will now be based in the corporate offices located in Fremantle after relocating from Margaret River. The second appointment to the Chalice Bridge team is Keenan Edinger. Keenan has recently graduated from Curtin University of Technology with a Bachelor of Commerce, Management and Marketing, and will be appointed to the position of Marketing Coordinator. The Chalice team welcomes and congratulates both gentlemen on their achievements and wishes them all the best for the future....

21 - 02 - 2007 - Chalice Bridge Appoints a Hong Kong Distributor

Chalice Bridge has recently appointed Sinolink Fine Wines as it's distributor in the Hong Kong & Macau regions. Both parties are eager to see Chalice Bridge build a successful brand in this difficult and varying market, and see the move as being the start of a long and successful relationship in order to achieve this. ...