Tasting notes - Stonehurst Cedar Creek (NSW)
Organic wines from the Hunter Valley
Stonehurst Cedar Creek Cellar Door Winery
Nestled in foothills of the Wollombi Valley at the gateway to the Hunter Valley, Stonehurst Cedar Creek is a family owned and operated organic vineyard which also offes country accommodation.
They believe a great wine begins in the vineyard and the rich alluvial soil, gentle airflow and plenty of sunlight hours combine to provide the perfect foundation for a healthy vineyard, enhancing fruit flavour and quality.
Stonehurst Cedar Creek is committed to sustainable agriculture. The vines are grown on organic principles, no insecticides or pesticides are used. All vines are hand pruned in winter, and all fruit is hand picked in summer. The result of this labour of love – award winning wines!
These are tasting notes for some of the range:
2011 Semillon
Fresh vibrant flavours of lemon, lime and grapefruit. A crisp and lively style with a long, clean finish – perfect with any seafood.
RRP A$20 bottle
2010 Trio
A well balanced blend of semillon, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc from Mt Gambier. Extremely flavoursome.
RRP A$20 bottle
Spritzig
Sparkling rosé with fresh strawberry flavours come alive in the glass with lots of bubbles, a little sweetness and a long refreshing finish.
RRP A$20 bottle
2007 Late Harvest Semillon
Intense fruity style with fresh citrus and passionfruit flavours. Nose of lemongrass, lime and melon. Semi-sweet.
RRP A$20 bottle
2011 Rosé
Vibrant rose pink. Nose of rose petals and strawberry with a luscious palate of summer berries.
RRP A$20 bottle
2005 Chambourcin
A medium bodied Chambourcin with a nose of raspberry, blackcurrants and hints of violet integrated well with spicy oak. Savoury tannins and good length.
RRP A$20 bottle
Regions
- Lower Hunter (NSW)
- Hunter including Newcastle (NSW)
- Hunter Valley (NSW)
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Stonehurst Cedar Creek in Wollombi, gateway to Australia's Hunter Valley, is a family owned and operated vineyard offering boutique wines and country cottage accommodation. read more
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