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.
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.
From old vines in the Broke region, this is an excellent example of an early drinking style. It displays plenty of vibrant fruit with soft tannins adding length for a silky finish.
The incredible 2018 vintage resulted in the first release of Sangiovese under the Little Gem label. Beautiful aromas of plum and cherry with an intensity not normally seen in Hunter Sangiovese.
Sangiovese is one of the oldest known varieties in the world. This Sangiovese is a perfect example of this accessible, ready to drink style; perfectly medium bodied with red fruit flavours and a deliciously savoury finish.
Showing floral notes of blueberries and spice, undertones of cassis and dark cherries this is an extremely moreish wine. Elegantly structured, the blend combines the rich earthy tones of Hunter Valley Shiraz with the vibrancy of Pinot Noir.
Deep ruby red in colour the nose shows fantastic complexity with aromas of tobacco, aniseed and cinnamon spice. dusty new oak shrouds the fresh fruit aromas of a plum coulis.
Made by Ollie Margan, the Breaking Ground range was developed to place emphasis on echoing the soils in which they were grown. An energetic, and bright Hunter Shiraz, a modern and fresh take on a regional classic.
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.
