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. 

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.   

2019 Pinot Grigio

Full and fruity; the French way

Tasting Notes

These grapes were picked early, resulting in a drier style Pinot Grigio that has a luscious fruit finish. Light copper/brass colour, with an unusual aroma of nettles and dried herbs with some background passionfruit and lemon notes.

It turns quite citrusy on the palate, with a gentle sweet-and-sour interplay. A delicious firmly flavoured Pinot Grigio.  

I love this particular Pinot Grigio!

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.