Crafted in the spirit of innovation and creativity
Initiated from the fire & soul in our winemaker’s passion for their craft. The WINEMAKER’S CRAFT, was created with the sole purpose to be innovative and creative.
They are created with high intention, sincere effort, intelligent craftmanship and skillful execution.
No rules, no boundaries but an abundance of will and desire to play, to explore and create, to be unafraid to fail and confident to try new things.
They are produced from the desire to continuously improve and better oneself.
These wines are experimental in nature but not in quality!
Winemaker - Brett Woodward Celebrating his 10th Vintage at Saddler’s Creek Wines
The joy of being a boutique winery is our ability to be agile, to intuitively move toward opportunities with the freedom to be creative and innovative.
Fuelled by an unwavering curiosity, to pioneer new ways of creating the extraordinary.
Unconstrained by big business marketing departments, we are instead driven by a desire to play, to have fun, to live with love and passion in everything that we do. We are huge believers in trying, in striving to be and do our best, to take a punt in pursuit of something unique. We are fortunate to be surrounded by many like-minded people, namely those in our Saddler’s Creek family. From the day we became owners, the heart and soul of the people surrounding us quickly became apparent, their drive, their passion... it is contagious! So then we asked one simple question to our winemaker, “Brett, what would you really love to make?” and there it was, the enthusiasm, the desire to do good, to try new things, to better oneself. From that
the Bluegrass Sparkling Cabernet evolved, it was a true testament to our winemakers’ initiative and shared desire for innovation. We did not however want it to end there! We wanted to encourage growth, learning, leaning into opportunities that emerge, we wanted to support and nurture the culture of continuous improvement and with that the “Winemaker’s Craft” was born, first released in 2017. We proudly present to you the new release Winemaker’s Craft ‘Single Barrel’ Shiraz Collectors Trio Edition along with the Single Suitcase Montepulciano. Enjoy!
Wendy, Frank &Serge Laureti
‘SINGLE BARREL’ SHIRAZ LIMITED RELEASE
COLLECTORS TRIO EDITION
One variety, one vintage, one barrel... The philosophy behind the Winemaker’s Craft, is as a team, to be creative, have fun and apply our many years of experience, skills and knowledge in new ways to our winemaking approach, to produce top quality wines that spark interest and conversation. Our Winemaker’s Craft ‘Single Barrel’ Shiraz - Collectors Trio edition was produced with a minimalist intervention approach in mind, in some aspects to take winemaking back to basics. Not wanting to overcomplicate the winemaking but to see what the wine looks like when pulled apart into it’s individual pieces; three wines produced from three
Winemaker – Brett Woodward Assistant Winemaker – Hannah Henderson
parcels of one variety, from one vintage and the influence of one barrel type. The final result showcases the natural and unique characteristics of each parcel of premium fruit from each unique vineyard and it’s individual barrel. I am proud to present to you a trio of Shiraz that are highly desirable and confidently sit amongst the best ever wines we’ve produced.
Brett Woodward Winemaker
SINGLE BA RREL 2018 SHIR AZ
SINGLE BA RREL 2018 SHIR AZ
Follett Vineyard
Rivers End Vineyard
Barrel Number: 17FP4 Oak: François Frères French Oak Puncheon Bottled: 598 bottles
Barrel Number: 17FP3 Oak: François Frères French Oak Puncheon Bottled: 548 bottles
The Follett family have been growing grapes in Langhorne Creek for over 130 years. Synonymous for producing outstanding Shiraz with rich depth of flavour as a result of the unique terroir. Rich fertile soils and the cool maritime climate allows for long evening ripening. Matured for 28 months in the finest François Frères French oak puncheon. A must for any good cellar. TASTING NOTES: Vivid red fruits are surrounded by rich
The Rivers End vines were planted into limestone over a red brown sandy clay loam. Receiving minimal irrigation and naturally producing low yields of small, flavourful berries in open bunches. Renowned for producing powerful and intensely flavoured Shiraz. Matured for 28 months in a single 500 litre French oak puncheon. An opulent wine crafted for longevity.
mocha with velvety tannins derived from its time spent in a single 500 litre French oak puncheon. Elegant, rich and refined.
TASTING NOTES: Exuberant red and concentrated purple
REGION: 100% Follett Vineyard. Planted 1998.
REGION: 100% Rivers End Vineyard. Planted 1998.
CELLAR: Crafted for longevity, long term 10+ years.
CELLAR: Crafted for longevity, long term 10+ years.
SERVE: 16-18˚C.
SERVE: 16-18˚C.
PAIR: Roasted Lamb Loin with Polenta.
PAIR: Veal Osso Bucco.
Langhorne Creek SA.
fruits are encased in a textured palate of oak. Langhorne Creek SA.
SINGLE BA RREL 2018 SHIR AZ Saddler’s & Ryan Vineyard Barrel Number: 18FP4 Oak: François Frères French Oak Puncheon Bottled: 596 bottles The grapes for this wine are a blend of Shiraz from the Saddler’s and Ryan vineyards located just 350 metres apart. Hand picked, crushed together and co-fermented. The wine was plunged by hand and basket pressed. A lovely example of medium bodied Hunter Valley Shiraz. TASTING NOTES: Fragrant strawberry and raspberry,
the palate is rich and complex with layers of cacao and espresso from its extended maturation in a single French oak puncheon. Generously flavoured with textured finesse.
REGION: Saddler’s Creek vineyard 77% - Planted 1997 & Ryan’s Estate 23% - Planted 1990. Hunter Valley, NSW.
CELLAR: Medium term 5-7 years. SERVE: 16-18˚C. PAIR: Mushroom Ragu with Parmesan Polenta or
Pan Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Red Wine Jus.
In pursuit of emerging varietals The Winemaker’s Craft ’Single Suitcase’ Montepulciano salutes the many immigrants who arrived in Australia during the 1950’s. With their single suitcase and dreams in hand to build a better life, they also bought their love of table wine which significantly influenced winemaking styles in Australia today. Prior to the influx of immigration during the 1950’s fortified wines like Sherry were the popular choice. These wine loving
SINGLE SUITCASE MONTEPULCIANO
NEW VARIETAL
“New” Australians passed on an incredible amount of knowledge, skill and experience together with their passion for table wines to our legendary and emerging winemakers. Their influence greatly evolved alternate varietals grown and wine styles which we enjoy today.
Alessandro Laureti, a single suitcase immigrant, arrived in Australia in 1955 leaving behind his wife Maria and son Serge to start to build the dream for them. Like so many immigrants he brought with him and embedded into his family culture the love of good wine with good food. The new release and varietal to Saddler’s Creek Wines - Montepulciano, nicknamed Monte in Australia, is commonly grown in Abruzzo, Italy, where the Laureti family immigrated from. With great sentiment, we are proud to introduce the ‘Single Suitcase’ Montepulciano as a new varietal into the Winemaker’s Craft Collection. As one of Australia top emerging varietals, it is loved for it’s drinkability and a must to enjoy with family and friends
SINGLE SUITCASE
2019 MONTEPULCI A NO With their dreams in hand, they brought their love of table wine which significantly influenced winemaking styles in Australia.
McLaren Vale This ‘Single Suitcase’ Montepulciano is a lovely ‘new world’ example of this much loved Italian varietal. The fruit was harvested in the cool of the day to preserve the fruit flavours and aromas. Fermentation took place in small open fermenters at moderate temperature, 20-28°C and the fruit gently extracted to give a soft, round, flavoursome palate. The wine was put through secondary fermentation in 3 to 5 year old French and American oak barrels and allowed to mature for 6 months in oak. TASTING NOTES: Bright energetic red fruits, with soft elegant spices and long persistent tannins.
REGION: Willunga vineyard, McLaren Vale, SA. CELLAR: Medium term up to 5 years. SERVE: 16-18˚C. PAIR: Savoury foods including meats, pizzas and tomato-based pastas. Pappardelle Ragu.
Circa 1950 Arrival of single suitcase new Australians
Life’s simple pleasures... time spent with family & friends, enjoying good food and great wine!
The Laureti Way