The perfect wine with smoked duck, dumplings or smoked salmon. Cherry red in colour with a spicy aroma and tarry overtones. The palate is packed with fruit flavour with an earthy background, light tannins and soft acids finish the wine.
This blend was pioneered in the Hunter Valley in the early part of last century and is currently enjoying a welcome renaissance. Elegantly structured, the blend provides a wonderful complexity with the rich earthy tones of Hunter Valley Shiraz with the vibrancy of Pinot Noir.
They say Barbera is the most food friendly variety in the world. We agree - with its plush fruit characters of currants and blackberries and its soft, supple tannins this is a wine that is dangerously more-ish.
Matured for 12 months to add tannins, structure and spice, this wine has concentrated cassis, black fruit and classic cigar box notes. The concentrated fruit sweetness is perfectly balanced with hallmark acidity and tannins which ensure long term ageing. This is a fantastic example of how great Hunter Cabernet can be.
The first release of Barbera under the Little Gem label from the fantastic 2018 vintage. Brooding aromas of blood plum and dark jubes. The palate is filled with delicious, plush fruit characters of currant and blackberry supported by warm, velvety tannins.
Nebbiolo is responsible for some of the finest wines of Italy and has now found a natural home in Australia on the red volcanic soils of the cool-climate Hilltops region of NSW. Light in colour but intense flavours of dried cherries, violets and roses.
Fine acidity from the Graciano with well integrated tannins from the Tempranillo and Shiraz. 95 points Huon Hooke, 95 points Halliday, Gold Medal HV Wine Show 2018 & 2019
Made in the ‘joven’ style which translates to young in Spanish and refers to wines generally drunk within one or two years of release. It shows vibrant red currant fruit aromas with spice and cherry fruits. The wine is beautifully medium bodied and perfect for the warmer months ahead.
A classic blend that showcases the harmonious union between Hunter Valley Shiraz and cool-climate Pinot Noir from Orange. Juicy and approachable, this wine has abundant flavour with bright aromas of red fruits and spice and a juicy palate of mulberries with soft, savoury tannins.
Originating from France, Petit Verdot is a late ripening variety that suits Australia’s dry, sunny climate perfectly. Although it has long been used as a blending component, it is increasingly being given the chance show its true colours as a varietal wine.
