The company's sole objective is to deliver to wine lovers everywhere, Australia's finest wines of distinction.

Cheviot Bridge began as a dream three years ago when four vineyard owners decided to produce and market small amounts of wine from their vineyards in the emerging Yea Valley to showcase the superior quality of their fruit, which had previously all been sold to larger wine producers. The concept grew to include increased amounts of estate wines plus a second label range called CB.

Since their first Australian release in May 2001, Cheviot Bridge wines have gained critical acclaim in the Australian domestic market and now they are set to take on the USA and Asia.

The Winemakers

David O'Leary
The grandson of the manager of the famous Oakbank Brewery, David O'Leary was born in this Adelaide Hills town in 1958. His ambition was always to become a winemaker, a path he pursued immediately on his graduation from Rostrevor College. Like most of Australia's leading winemakers, David is a graduate of Roseworthy College, Australia's most respected establishment of wine learning. An International Winemaker who has not only produced premium wines in Australia, he has also managed wine making teams in California, Chile and Argentina.

Martin Williams
Martin had previously worked with fruit from the region and was sympathetic to the challenge of letting the vineyards express themselves. Williams has both a Masters degree in Oenology from U.C. Davis and is a Master of Wine. Given free reign to purchase the world's best oak and a wine making style without compromise- Martin has helped create world class wines. He describes the wines broadly as multi layered in flavour with complex fruit driven character. They are food friendly and entice you to a second glass. The common factor in site selection and development of each of the vineyards was Hugh Cuthbertson, a twenty year wine industry veteran whose family pioneered viticulture in the region.    

It displays the classic regional bouquet of stone fruit and roasted nuts, with a palate long in flavour with great power and grace.

“Exquisite wine! Staggeringly good wine that will turn the head of anyone who claims Chardonnay is boring.”
The Australian Wine Gourmet Traveller, June/July 2001

“Extremely stylish, complex, long tasting and reserved chardonnay from the emerging high-altitude Yea region.”
Decanter Magazine UK, Max Allen – 5 stars

The bouquet has a lovely currant/spice character and the flavours are of sweet plums and dark cherries. The flavours offer great length and intensity and the finish is complex and dry. The 2001 Cheviot Bridge Pinot Noir will continue to develop in the bottle for the next 2 to 5 years with proper cellaring and is ideal with grilled chicken or mushroom risotto.

“Succulent blackcurrant, green olive and cigar-box aromas. The palate is savoury and more-ish with soft, ripe tannins and a long, gentle, fragrant finish.”
The Penguin Wine Guide 2001-2002

The wine was matured in 1 and 2 year old French oak for 9 months, bringing out plum and dark berries, as well as a rich and intense flavour, which is so often lacking in a varietal Merlot.

“Here's a fine Merlot, that actually display the soft, succulent fruit that you read about on the back labels and so rarely find!”
The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide

“Fleshy, vibrant with soft, sweet plum and raspberry flavours, supported by soft, ripe tannins.”
Cuisine Magazine

Aromas of dark berries and green olives fill the bouquet, while spicy French oak adds complexity. The palate is rich and long with layers of flavour. Although a delight to drink now, this Cabernet Merlot will continue to develop for 2 to 10 years.

“Complex, briary/brambly aromas; concentrated and quite sweet fruit on the palate; smooth finish.”
- 90 pts James Halliday: James Halliday Wine Companion 2005

“Cheviot Bridge is the hottest new label. This stylish, dark cherry flavoured Cabernet Merlot is thoroughly elegant.”
The Weekend Australian Magazine: October 20 2001

“This is the pick…offers juicy black cherry flavours, lightly dusted spices, a hint of leather and understated oak. The palate is tight with excellent balance – soft yet mouth coating tannings on the long finish.”
Wine Magazine: Dec 2001

“A stunningly complete wine, loaded with plummy fruit, fresh cranberry and cherry aromas, and a bit of chocolate.”
Dan Berger on Wine: October 16 2001

The wine displays aromas of fresh peaches and spice. The flavor is long and rich with a clean dry finish. Enjoy over the next 2 years with shellfish, pasta and veal.

Kissing Bridge shiraz displays aromas of plum and spice. The flavour is full and rich with a lovely berry like character, while the finish is dry and long. The wine is a delight to drink now with grilled meats and pasta dishes.