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Hunter Valley Winemaker Emily holds a glass of De Iuliis shiraz

Meet our winemaker Emily Glover

March 6, 2023Our Achievements, Our News, Our Wines

Emily is a winemaker at De Iuliis wines in the Hunter Valley, and previously had roles in the winemaking team for Brokenwood Wines and Agnew Wines. Always seeking opportunities to further her craft, Emily has honed her skills with vintages abroad in Burgundy and Napa Valley. Emily will complete her Bachelor of Wines Science at...

A delicious wine and meal pairing of lamb rago with Hunter Valley Montepulciano

Make Mine A Monte

February 28, 2023Our News, Our Wines

Montepulciano is an Italian red variety that makes beguiling wines and also causes confusion, in a way that only the Italians can. As well as the grape variety called Montepulciano, there is also a town called Montepulciano, where they make wine BUT they make their wine using Sangiovese grapes not Montepulciano grapes. So that if...

Hunter Valley Winemaker Mike De Iuliis and his Dad Joss De iuliis celebrate in a vineyard with the groodle Lucy

Our History

February 20, 2023Our Achievements, Our Cellar Door, Our Events, Our News, Our Vineyard

1987A cattle grazing property was purchased by Joss and Anna De Iuliis in Lovedale. It would take several years of renegerative viticultural for the land to be ready to plant vines. 1990First vines of semillon and chardonnay are planted on the Lovedale Road Vineyard. 1991First vines of shiraz and merlot planted on the Lovedale Road...

Cellar door guests hold at glass of shiraz at the De Iuliis Hunter Valley winery

Halliday Wine Companion: Wineries to discover

February 20, 2023Our Cellar Door, Our Events, Our News

As one of the Hunter Valleys top producers, the De Iuliis family create wines of excellence and outstanding quality. Wine has been a tradition in the De Iuliis family for four generations, dating back to 1930s in Italy. Since then, winemaker Mike has lifted the quality of wines into the highest echelon with his innovation...

Hunter Valley Winemaker Mike De Iuliis handing semillon grapes on the family vineyard during harvest

Whoa, vintage 2023 is halfway there!

February 16, 2023Our Cellar Door, Our News

The start of the growing season was marked by a dry and warm spell, which helped vines to bud and grow quickly. However, we experienced a cool and wet spring, which impacted fruit set and reduced crop yields. Late Summer (finally!) brought hot and dry conditions, which helped to ripen the grapes but also led...

Local Connections is a Newcastle region restaurant that will be hosting a fun winemakers event in March

Join us for our Local Connections Winemakers Dinner

February 15, 2023Our Events, Our News

Local Connections is a well-known restaurant located at the University of Newcastle that has built a strong reputation for its focus on using locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant's commitment to supporting local farmers and producers is reflected in its delicious and innovative dishes, making it a popular destination for food and wine lovers in the...

Hunter Valley vigneron Joss De Iuliis in the vineyard handpicking grapes

So, let’s chat about the white wine making process…

February 7, 2023Chardonnay, Our Cellar Door, Our News, Our Vineyard, Our Wines, Semillon, Verdelho

Harvesting Grapes for our white wines are both hand and machine harvested. Hand-picking is gentle on the fruit and preserves the integrity of the bunches. Machine harvesting crushes the fruit slightly, breaking the skin of the grapes and releasing more phenolic material into the juice. Preparing White varieties are either destemmed before pressing or grapes...

Crunch and Sip: The Adults Only Edition!

January 28, 2023Our News

Wine and chips make for a classic and simple snack pairing that is both satisfying and enjoyable, and boy do we love a good snack combo! The crisp texture of chips complements the acidity of a glass of wine, while the saltiness of the chips enhances the flavors of the wine. The key to a...

De Iuliis wines being poured at a fine dining restaurant

Sydney Winemaker’s Lunch

January 16, 2023Our Events, Our News

After a sell-out Sydney Winemaker’s Lunch in 2022, we cannot wait to come back to Beckett’s Bar and Dining in 2023! Are you ready for a lunch with cheeky, charming and downright daggy Dad joker Mike alongside our fantastic new release wines? We’ve once again locked and loaded the uber-luxe Beckett’s as our lunch destination....

Brisbane restaurant Rothwells will be the venue for our Winemaker's Lunch

Brisbane Winemaker’s Lunch

January 16, 2023Our Events, Our News

After a sell-out Brisbane Lunch in 2022, we cannot wait to come back to Brisbane in 2023! Are you ready for a lunch with cheeky, charming and downright daggy Dad joker Mike alongside our fantastic new release wines? We locked and loaded the uber-luxe Rothwell’s Bar and Grill as our lunch destination. Taking its name...

Enjoy a dining degusation with matched new release De Iuliis wines when we bring our WInemaker's Lunch event to Canberra.

Canberra Winemaker’s Lunch

January 12, 2023Our Events, Our News

Canberra, we are coming for you for the first time ever. You know we love a good long lunch, especially when Mike De Iuliis is involved! Are you ready for a lunch with cheeky, charming and downright daggy Dad joker Mike alongside our fantastic new release wines? As the first stop of three along the...

Three winemakers get together for a fun event coming to Newcastle Food Month. Introducing Hunter Wine Down with Mike De Iuliis, Andrew Thomas and PJ Charteris.

Hunter Wine Down at The Edwards

January 8, 2023Our Events, Our News

Join the three of the Hunter’s most celebrated and salubrious winemakers for a Sunday session of epic proportions at their favourite Newcastle hangout, The Edwards. Iconic winemakers, each in their own right, Andrew Thomas, PJ Charteris and Mike De Iuliis have a friendship spanning almost thirty years. When these three get together you never know...