Tasting notes: Wollombi Wines and Sauces (NSW)
From the gateway to the Hunter Valley
Sculpture in the vineyards at Wollombi Wines in the Hunter Valley
Wollombi Wines, at the gateway to Hunter Valley wine country, is a family owned and operated boutique vineyard.
It adjoins the historic village of Wollombi and is bordered by the beautiful Wollombi Brook. After a long history of various farming activities, it was first planted with vines in 1994 by owners Peter and Allyson and has been carefully developed over ensuing years.
All the vineyard work is done by the family and it has received no watering since 2004. This means yields are relatively low but come with good flavour. No insecticides are used by Wollombi.
Also produced by Wollombi Wines are seasonal sauces, often featuring their own wines in the mix.
These are some of their beautiful Hunter wines and a listing of the delicious sauces:
2003 Sparkling White (Methode Champenoise)
The grapes are grown on sandy loam with minimal irrigation and hand picked. After initial tank fermentation the wine was bottled and underwent the traditional method of bottle fermentation and maturation. Over two years on lees has produced a crisp soft wine of great complexity and balance.
Serve well chilled.
RRP A$25.00 bottle
2011 Semillon
The wine is fragrant, pure and shows varietal character. The palate is quite full flavour with strong fruit notes on the mid palate. Nice fruit ripeness and acidity combine to give the wine good length and a flavoursome finish.
Serve well chilled
RRP A$18.00 bottle
2010 White Splash
This is a light crisp wine with fresh fruit flavours and a touch of sweetness.
Serve well chilled.
RRP A$16.00 bottle
2010 Fiori
This wine a generously flavoured style, with varietal characteristics of tropical fruit, a hint of citrus, a luscious fruit core and is well balanced with subtle acidity.
Serve well chilled.
RRP A$16.00 bottle
2010 Bella Frizzante
A vibrant red wine with fruity aromas showing spice and red currants. The palate has generous fruit driven flavours and sweetness, with a gentle spritz.
Serve well chilled.
RRP A$18.00 bottle
2009 Shiraz
This is a light elegant wine, with a peppery, spicy, berry nose. The palate is medium bodied with a well textured structure and very fine tannins. Providing an easy drinking style of red wine.
RRP A$18.00 bottle
Wollombi Sauces
These are all made by Simon from fresh seasonal ingredients and are gluten free. Once sampled, you're sure to be hooked!
- Sticky Semillon Chilli Sauce
- Charcoal Chilli Shiraz Jam
- Thai Salad dressing
- Shiraz & Balsamic Reduction
- Orange Jam
Sauces A$12 each or A$10 each when purchasing 3 or more
Regions
- Lower Hunter (NSW)
- Hunter including Newcastle (NSW)
- Hunter Valley (NSW)
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