CLUB SELECTION - SPRING 2019 Well Winter has been and gone, although I am not sure we really had one this year, it resembled more a Spring with only 2 days that didn't reach 15 deg Celsius, that’s crazy! At the same time, the dry spell has continued and over winter we received just 30mm of rain, well below the winter average of 160mm. So what does that mean for the vineyards? We should expect some early budburst and low yields this coming vintage. However as long as 'Mother Nature' plays nice and we can keep water up to the vines, the quality however should be top notch. Fingers Crossed!! Your Spring Club Equus Selection of wines have been selected for you to enjoy over the warm and sunny days of Spring. Included is the return of a crowd favourite, our Saddler’s Rosé, produced from 100% hand picked, Estate grown Cabernet, Shiraz and Merlot. It is fruit driven, dry and just begging for you to enjoy with your friends. The brand new 2018 Saddler's Tempranillo is from Hilltops, NSW. A medium bodied red that is jam packed full of yumminess. Expect loads of bright fresh fruit and slurplable tannins. This has already become a new favourite around the winery and with Club Equus Friends.
28 days of flowers While not in your Selection, another exciting new release wine is our 2019 Winemakers Craft Wild White. Following closely in the footsteps of the highly popular 2017 Winemakers Craft Wild Semillon, this wine has been produced from the Hunter Valley’s trio of varietal’s, Semillon, Chardonnay and Verdelho. A wine that is so aromatic your friends will think you have a new perfume! Layered in endless fruit, the finish is off-dry and will pair brilliantly with a wide range of cuisine, in particular anything with a bit of “get up and go” (aka spicey). The Wild White features a specially designed native flower label supporting the 28 days in flowers. Read over for more details. Cheers and enjoy your wines!
Brett Woodward Head Winemaker
2019 Saddler's Verdelho HUNTER VALLEY
NEW RELEASE
Refreshing, easy drinking and unwooded. The Hunter Valley has gained a renowned reputation for this variety. Bursting with ripe tropical fruit characteristics, it has a crisp dry finish. This Verdelho is great to sip on its own or partnered with rich seafood, shellfish or oily fish like tuna, or smoked salmon. Loves to be fused with spice, chilli and curry. We recommend serving this particular wine around 8 degrees to highlight the fruit flavours. This crowd pleaser is crafted to be enjoyed now!
2019 Saddler's RosĂŠ HUNTER VALLEY
Our ever popular RosĂŠ is back! Produced from 'Estate Grown' Cabernet, Merlot and Shiraz hand picked then whole bunch pressed prior to a cool fermentation. A portion of this wine, 20% was matured for four months in old French oak to add texture and complexity. Bright pomegranate colour with lifted aromas of red berries. Fresh and lively, it has a beautiful palate weight and great mouth feel with the delicious fruit flavours balanced by the crisp dry finish.Superb on its own will also to stand up to big flavours. #frozay
NEW RELEASE
2017 Alessandro Reserve Chardonnay HUNTER VALLEY TUMBARUMBA 92 Points Halliday Wine Companion, 4 1/2 Stars WineState Magazine, 2 Silver
The palate is enriched with Beurré Bosc pear and nectarine flavours highlighted with gentle acid and mouth filling creaminess. The French oak is delicate and well balanced giving complexity and seamless length. A Chardonnay of lovely finesse and elegance making it ideal to cellar for 68 years, evolving the wine into rich velvet butter.
2017 Bluegrass Cabernet Merlot
LANGHORNE CREEK, MUDGEE Featuring a blend of 65% Cabernet, which delivers richness and body, and 35% Merlot, contributing elegance and subtlety, this wine displays beautiful lifted aromas of raspberry and ‘cigar box’ characters which combines nicely with a rich, ripe plum and mulberry mouthfeel, all supported by the ‘Signature Bluegrass Stamp’ of fine tannins derived from careful maturation in American oak.
NEW RELEASE
2017 Alessandro Reserve Shiraz HUNTER VALLEY Top 100 Blue Gold, Sydney International WS, 4 1/2 Stars WineState Magazine
2017 was an exceptional vintage for the Hunter Valley with warm dry growing conditions, producing an intense yet delicate style Shiraz. Harvested in the cool of the morning and cold soaked for 3 days prior to a slow 14 day open ferment. matured in 28% new French Oak Puncheons, 30% old French Barriques and 42% old American Barriques for 14 months. Developing a modern Hunter Valley medium bodied Shiraz. Bright red fruits are juicy and succulent. Ripe tannins with lovely integrated fruit and oak notes on the palate. The palate shows intense spicy red fruits complexed with subtle blossom and exotic spice. An exceptional medium bodied structure with delicious fruit weight and length. Food only serves to reinforce those attractive varietal notes. Only 240 cases produced. Cellar medium to long term 7 years +. .
93 POINTS
2016 Bluegrass Cabernet Sauvignon LANGHORNE CREEK
5 Stars, Wine of the Year Finalist Wine State, 2 Gold medals.
Rich plum and blackcurrant leaf aromas, soft juicy red fruits on the palate, elegant America oak integration instills an essence of cedar and mocha.The firm tannins in this wine suit big rich dishes and refresh the palate after each bite of meat. Like all of our wines in the Bluegrass Collection, this fine red can be enjoyed now or cellared long term with absolute confidence.
2018 Saddler's Pinot Noir
TUMBARUMBA
Tumbarumba is on the Western foothills of the Snowy Mountains. This cool climate produces delicate yet flavoursome Pinot Noir. Vibrant currant and pomegranate aromatics, lifting from a red cherry spiced palate that leads to a velvety lingering finish. This lighter red is perfect with grilled Salmon, pasta or duck breast salad. A youthful style with medium terming cellaring potential.
NEW RELEASE
2018 Saddler's Tempranillo HILLTOPS Pronouced 'TEM-PRA-NEE-YO'
NEW RELEASE
The dominant red grape in Rioja, Spain, this famous Spanish grape variety produces a medium to full bodied red wine. Tempranillo is the fourth-most planted variety in the world and is considered one of the nine red noble grapes. In Australia, it's no longer an experimental variety and is fast becoming a popular wine. This wine has a lovely bright garnet colour, heady aromas of fresh dark berries with highlights of white mountain pepper. The palate is savoury with medium weight, grippy tannins followed by delicious lingering black fruits. It is a complex wine which seems to evolve in the glass. We love this wine because of it's drinkability on it's own, while being hugely versatile with food. The tannin structure works to wipe the palate clean when paired with fatty meat dishes and balances well with spicy foods. The 2018 Saddler's Tempranillo will develop complexity quite quickly in bottle and suits medium term cellaring.
Flowers in the Vines 28 days of Flowers is a fundraiser organised by Jade Hull of 'Flowers for Frida' who aims to bring connection over isolation. Show your support by wearing flowers in your hair from the first day of Spring for 28 Days 1st-28th SEPTEMBER 2019. All funds raised will go towards the Hunter Region Working Women’s Group, supporting local women. We are enthusiastically working along side Jade in her fundraising efforts and will be co-hosting the finale gathering of celebrating 28 days with Flowers in the Vines held at Saddler's Creek winery on the 28th September. Join us from 11am till 3pm for a wonderful day of celebrating women and flowers. Help raise funds and enjoy a glass of Saddler‘s Creek wine, beautiful market stalls, entertainment, floral wreath making and a floral photo set for amazing selfies. Entry is a gold coin donation or VIP Tickets are $28 per head See our website to book tickets and donate.
2019 Winemaker's Craft Wild White HUNTER VALLEY
NEW RELEASE
The Winemaker's Wild White is made from the Hunter Valley's distinctive trio 'vin de terroir'. Semillon, Chardonnay and Verdelho. A surplus of juice underwent natural wild yeast fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The ferment was finished prematurely to produce a subtle off dry finish, complimenting the lovely natural acidity of this wine. Floral perfume, bright aromas of white nectarine and mandarin, textured and clean on the palate.This wine reflects the aroma's of ripe stone fruit to taste, soft, delicate and delicious. This very easy drinking wine begs for another sip. Pair with a cheese board - waxy Gouda, creamy blue and Brie, alternately great with chicken, salad and curry dishes.
Throughout September, we will be supporting 28 days in Flowers to help raise money for women's wellness and supporting connection over isolation. Saddler's Creek will be donating $2 from every bottle of our brand new release Winemaker's Craft - Wild White to support this amazing cause. Flowers in the Vine will be held at Saddler's Creek Winery 28th September. See our website for details.
Coming Events PICNIC IN THE VINES Saddler's Creek Winery Saturday 26th October
Have you booked your ticket? WINE DINNER Quoi Dining, Northwest Monday 30th September
September SATURDAY 14TH
END 2 END FESTIVAL - BEN EAN
SATURDAY 14TH
THE ENTRANCE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Hunter Valley www.end2end.com.au Ticket discount code: TRIBUTE19
The Entrance Lakehouse www.winebythelake.com.au
SATURDAY FLOWERS IN THE VINES 28TH Hunter Valley www.saddlerscreek.com.au MONDAY WINEMAKER'S DINNER 30TH Quoi Dining, Northwest Book direct: 02 9899 3554
WINE DINNER Reef Restaurant, Terrigal
October
Friday 25th October
FRIDAY - OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND SALE MONDAY Saddler's Creek Winery 4TH - 7TH Open 10am - 5pm daily SUNDAY THE HILLS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL 28TH Bella Vista Farm www.hillsfoodandwinefestival.com.au Register to get your FREE tickets FRIDAY 28TH
WINEMAKER'S DINNER Reef Restaurant, Terrigal Book Direct: 02 4385 3222
SATURDAY PICNIC IN THE VINES 26TH ANNUAL EVENT Saddler's Creek Winery www.saddlerscreek.com.au Book your tickets online or phone 02 4991 1770
See our website for more event details Saddler's Creek Wines 15 Marrowbone Rd, Pokolbin, 2320 NSW | 02 4991 1770 members@clubequus.com | www.saddlerscreek.com.au @saddlerscreekwines #saddlerscreek
