2016 James Peter 'The Cabernets' 

This Hunter Valley wine tastes as good as it smells.

Region: Hunter Valley

Variety: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Alc: 14.5%

Tasting Notes

This wine tastes as good as it smells. In the spirit of a true Bordeaux Blend we have used Cabernet Sauvignon combined with C. Franc, both were aged in French & American oak independently. Perfect drinking now; pair with red-meat dishes, seasoned simply with salt & pepper. The true meaning of Bordeaux Blend is the combination of red grape varieties grown in Bordeaux, France. Cabernet Sauvignon is a compulsory  element in this wine followed closely by Merlot, as mentioned we used Cabernet Franc instead.

2019 Sangiovese

Pronounced San jo vay zay;a famous Italian wine grape.

Tasting Notes

New in to our cellar door is our 2019 Sangiovese, made from grapes grown on our property. Aged in old oak barrels this wine is typical of the rustic-styled Sangiovese. It has the earthiness of berries, dark chocolate and plums. Infused with just a nice touch of Cabernet producing a wine that reflects the Hunter Valley terroir. Chill in the fridge in Summer for a further depth of flavour.   

2020 Flora Sparkling Shiraz

Region: Hunter Valley

Variety: Shiraz

A very new addition to our cellar door. Old oak maturation and second fermentation on lees. 

A beautiful rich shade of rhubarb and plum, when poured a pinkish blush of bubbles settle around the edge of the glass. A rich and full, easy celebratory wine with a soft, slight flush of sweetness. 

PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN OPENING A COLD BOTTLE, THE TANNINS CAUSE THE POUR TO GUSH 

2017 La Belle Helene Sémillon

...Sémillon: a French word pronouncd Sem-ee-yon

Tasting Notes

A crisp and pale straw-coloured wine with herbal notes. Fresh lemon and lime persist throughout balanced by an underlying steely acidity. This wine is true to the style of a classic Hunter Valley Sémillon demonstrating good length and structure. It has the citrus freshness of youth, but is developing those delicious notes of oak that typify an ageing Sémillon. But note this wine has not been oaked. 

If you are eating a food that you would squeeze a lemon over, pair the food with this very classy Sémillon.