Summer Wines
This summer, we invite you to explore classic favourites and exciting alternatives that showcase the Hunter Valley's diverse wine portfolio.
Latitude 32 Wines
Casuarina Semillon 2024
Get ready for a zesty ride with this Gold medal winning Semillon, straight from the Casuarina Block! It’s light, bright, and unapologetically fresh – the perfect partner for sunny days and good times. This well structured built-to-last wine has just the right amount of sass. Bonus points for being a cellar star – it’ll age like a dream, trading its youthful zest for mellow honeyed vibes down the line.
TASTING Delicate aromas of white blossoms and zesty citrus lead the way, while the palate delivers a clean, crisp profile with beautifully restrained citrus notes. Its long, elegant finish is refreshingly moreish, making every sip irresistibly inviting.
FOOD MATCH Best paired with sunny afternoons and your favourite people!
CELLARING Now – 2040 (but seriously life is too short for cellaring that long!)
PRICE $35
Winmark Wines
Rusty's Run Chardonnay 2023
Winmark is not just a 5 Star Halliday rated Chardonnay producer, it’s a destination designed to connect guests with wine, architecture, art and nature. A wonderland of sculptures, perennial and rose gardens, luxury accommodation and natural landmarks of historical significance. Cellar Door, accommodation, art gallery, sculpture park, gift shop, event space and coffee cart, open 7 days a week.
TASTING Pale lemon in colour, has hints of citrus, nashi pear and apple, which flow seamlessly into lovely cashews and steel-cut oats on the back palate. The finish is clean, crisp and perfectly balanced with a backbone of lively acidity. A fruit-driven wine, with subdued oak giving this wine a modern style, great texture and approachability.
FOOD MATCH Fresh Australian seafood and salads
CELLARING Up to 5 years.
PRICE $35
Peterson House
Prosecco
Straw green in colour, the aroma has subtle ripe tropical fruit and crispy pear notes.
TASTING Spritzy and fresh on the palate from the first sip, the lively bubbles offset strong fruit notes. The overall impression is fruitier than the relatively low sugar level would suggest. Crispy pears and melon notes in the mid palate
give this wine mouthfeel and depth. The finish has a lovely acid zing which refreshes and reminds you that there is firm acid spine to refresh the palate for the next sip.
FOOD MATCH One for all occasions. Start with pre lunch or pre dinner or a pre brekkie!
CELLARING Best to drink asap or within 12-18 months.
PRICE $34
Tamburlaine Organic Wines
2024 Wine Lovers Gewürztraminer
Wine Lovers is Tamburlaine's biggest premium quality wine range with something for everyone - perfect for mixing a custom pack to share with family and friends! Tamburlaine offer ready-to-drink, low sulphur, sparkling, sweet and
dry wines, many of which have won awards in wine shows and blind taste competitions alike.
TASTING Dry. Lifted rose petal, delicate musk stick and kaffir lime. Refreshing and crunchy with an abundance of floral pot potpourri and orange blossom on a spine of salivating acid.
FOOD MATCH Steamed fish with ginger and shallots.
CELLARING Why wait... Drink now.
PRICE $25
De Iuliis Wines
2023 Garden Vineyard Semillon
The Garden Vineyard is located on the sandy creek flats of De Iuliis' Steven Vineyard in central Pokolbin. The alluvial soil is nutrient rich producing an iconic style of Hunter Semillon known for it’s finesse and potential for your cellar.
TASTING Pale lime green in colour, this wine boasts a delicate nose of jasmine and citrus. Subtle hints of lemon sorbet and racy lime. The crisp acidity not only gives the wine exceptional balance but also
insight into its future potential.
FOOD MATCH This wine is a beach-side trip in a bottle. Load the esky with fresh pawns and oysters,make some memories while soaking up the sun.
CELLARING The wine is in a great spot now with a bright palate and crisp, zesty acidity. This semillon will develop gracefully over the next 10 to 15 years. If you can wait that long...
PRICE $45
ELBOURNE WINES
2022 Black Pegasus Sparkling Shiraz
The ultimate Australian summer BBQ or Christmas Day sparkling! Quality Hunter Valley Shiraz has been specially selected to produce this delicious sparkling red sure to get any gathering off to the perfect start. Serve ice cold straight from the fridge and enjoy!
TASTING Bright red fruits with a hint of sweetness and subtle acid line to round out a full mouth flavour.
FOOD MATCH Honey glazed baked ham.
CELLARING Drink now to 2026.
PRICE $30
Bonvilla Estate
Mia Rosé
Pale to mid salmon pink with a light orange blush. Subtle rose petal and strawberry sorbet give way to watermelon juice and a hint of Turkish delight. Generous cherry and cranberry fruit and subtle floral notes adding depth to the dry and
elegant palate. Plenty of flavour on the finish with some darker cherry fruit and a hint of Turkish delight carrying through. Very persistent.
TASTING Turkish delight, watermelon, berry sorbet.
FOOD MATCH Baby pea, mint and feta bruschetta – recipe by Jo.
CELLARING Drink Now.
PRICE $32
