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Our Estate Semillon & Tuna Crudo, Mango & Citrus Dressing

March 12, 2025Our News, Our Recipes, Semillon

Tuna Crudo, Mango & Citrus Dressing Serves: 4 Prep: 30 mins Cook: 20 minutes Pair: 2025 Estate Semillon Summertime and the living is easy, especially when you've got this Tuna Crudo dish to pair with our zesty, vibrant Estate Semillon. Ingredients 500g tuna 1 mango 1 green chilli Black sesame seeds Pickled ginger 2 tbsp chives –...

Glasses of premium hunter valley wine celebrating together in Pokolbin

NSW Wine Cellar Door at The Rocks Markets

March 10, 2025Our Events, Our News

Escape to the vineyards without leaving the city! This March 29th and 30th, De Iuliis Wines is thrilled to be part of the NSW Wine Cellar Door experience at The Rocks Markets, bringing the heart of NSW wine country to Sydney's iconic Dawes Point Park. Imagine sampling exceptional wines under the shadow of the Sydney...

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

95 Points for our 2019 Garden Vineyard Chardonnay

February 24, 2025Chardonnay, Our Achievements, Our News, Our Wines

Our 2019 Garden Vineyard Chardonnay has always been a special wine to us. Borne out of the fantastic 2019 vintage, we don't normally make a single vineyard wine; however, the fruit looked so beautiful that it was bottled and then aged before its release last year. Our patience and persistence have been awarded with a recent...

The Perfect Match: Wine and Chocolate Tasting at De Iuliis Wines This Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2025Our Cellar Door, Our Events, Our News

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate with your loved one than with a sensory experience that tantalizes the taste buds? This year, De Iuliis Wines is offering a unique and indulgent wine and chocolate tasting experience that's sure to impress. A Harmonious Blend of Flavours We all know...

Our 2025 Vintage Tee Unveiled

January 17, 2025Our Cellar Door, Our News

Tough times call for tough wines… and even tougher tees! Our 2025 vintage tee, designed by the brilliant Blair Sayer, imagines a post-apocalyptic future where De Iuliis wine isn’t just a beverage—it’s the ultimate currency. Forget gold or bitcoin; in this brave new world, a well-aged Shiraz is worth its weight in survival essentials. Picture...

Hunter Valley Hot Air Balloons descend over the De Iuliis LDR Vineyard

Vintage 2025 begins!

January 15, 2025Around the Vineyard, Our Cellar Door, Our News

The hot, dry December weather has sped the grape ripening right along, and vintage 2025 has begun here in the Hunter Valley. Last week's rain didn't dampen our spirits, as it was much needed. But now that we've started picking, it can go bugger off. We'd appreciate it if you wanted to do an...

Bunches of handpicked Hunter Valley white grapes at sunrise.

Summer of Semillon

January 13, 2025Our News, Our Wines, Semillon

Discover the remarkable versatility of Hunter Valley Semillon with our exclusive six-pack. From crisp and youthful to rich and complex aged expressions, this collection showcases the unique character of this iconic variety. Includes: 3 x 2024 Estate Range Semillon: Experience the quintessential Hunter Semillon: crisp acidity, zesty lemon and lime, and a refreshing dry finish. Perfect...

Goodbye to the year that was…

December 18, 2024Our Achievements, Our Cellar Door, Our News

As 2024 draws to a close, we at De Iuliis want to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support. It's been an extraordinary year filled with exciting achievements! We've celebrated exceptional wine show results, relished sharing memorable Member lunches with you across the country, and crowned a momentous year by winning the Best Red...

Late Picked Semillon with Spiced Pears, Chunky Granola & Ginger Crème Fraiche

December 15, 2024Our News, Our Recipes

Spiced Pears, Chunky Granola & Ginger Crème Fraiche Serves: 4 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 45 minutes Pair: Late Picked Semillon Finish off the dinner party with our twist on a pear crumble. The ginger crème fraiche gives this dish a real lift, especially when paired with our Late Picked Semillon. Ingredients 4 pears 2 tbsp maple...

Tartrates in Wine: A Crystal-Clear Explanation

December 10, 2024Our News, Our Vineyard

Have you ever noticed tiny, sparkling crystals in your wine? If so, you’ve encountered tartrates, a natural byproduct of the winemaking process. While they may look alarming, they’re perfectly harmless and a sign of a quality wine. What are Tartrates? Tartrates are salts of tartaric acid, a naturally occurring acid found in grapes. During the...

Deep Dive: Australia’s Best Tempranillo

December 6, 2024Our News

Tempranillo is unarguably Spain’s most recognisable variety, forming the bedrock of that country’s most famous red wines. It is also a grape that has seen explosive global growth, with more tempranillo planted since 2000 than any other variety, and by a big margin. In Australia, it has made a modest but meaningful mark, but with…

Wine tasting in the Hunter Valley being enjoyed by wine loving guests

2024 Festive Season Opening Hours

December 6, 2024Our Cellar Door, Our News

Plan Your Festive Cellar Door Visit As the festive season approaches, De Iuliis Wines is excited to share our trading hours for the holiday period. We invite you to join us at our Hunter Valley cellar door to indulge in our award-winning wines and experience the magic of the season. Festive Trading Hours: Daily: 10am...