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A bottle of De Iuliis Hunter Valley Tempranillo with slow cooked lamb shoulder

Say Hola to our 2023 Special Release Tempranillo

October 16, 2024Around the Vineyard, Our News, Our Wines

The 2023 Special Release Tempranillo has just made it's debut in our online store and cellar door. Wearing it's shiny new Gold Medal from the NSW Wine Awards, we know it's a cracker of a wine. Tempranillo has thick skin that allows acid retention, and it’s low susceptibility to disease and pests makes it a...

Join us at the Sydney Cellar Door!

September 30, 2024Our Cellar Door, Our Events, Our News

This November will mark the return of Sydney Cellar Door, a two-day celebration of the finest wines from across New South Wales, developed by industry association NSW Wine. The event will serve as the tentpole moment of the first ever NSW Wine Month in Sydney, set to be a month-long celebration of the state’s best...

Cellar door guests at the De Iuliis Hunter Valley winery celebrate with a glass of premium wine

Get ready for a flavour-packed October Long Weekend at De Iuliis!

September 25, 2024Our News

Welcome to our beautiful winery for a weekend filled with fun and delicious experiences. When you join us here on site, we now have both Taste of the Country and Hunter Belle Cheese Room located next to our cellar door. With a family-friendly wide-open lawn to laze on, enjoy some hearty country meals and sample...

Roadtrip around the Hunter Valley – Travellarks

August 27, 2024Our Cellar Door, Our News

Roadtrips around the Hunter Valley sound like a logical idea for wine & food lovers right? Pack your overnight bag, the Hunter Valley in New South Wales is more than a day trip for wine & food boffins. Renowned for its excellent wineries, beautiful landscapes and charming towns, the Hunter Valley is 2 to 2.5...

Fathers Day Series – What I Learnt From My Dad

August 19, 2024Our News

Winemaking runs deeper than blood in the De Iuliis family. It’s a legacy forged over generations, a story etched in the very soul of our wines. From the rugged mountains of Abruzzi, Italy, where our great-grandfather Donato and my father Joss journeyed on horseback, filling barrels with the essence of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, to the sun-drenched...

Mike De Iuliis celebrated Hunter Valley Winemaker judging Wines at Sydney Royal Wine Show

Meet the Sydney Royal Wine Show new Chair of Judges, Mike De Iuliis

August 16, 2024Our Achievements, Our News

Hunter Valley De Iuliis winemaker and owner, Michael (Mike) De Iuliis has been announced as the new Chair of Judges of the Sydney Royal Wine Show tonight, at the 2024 award ceremony in Sydney. As a fourth-generation wine enthusiast, Mike’s passion for the Australian wine industry started at a young age and only blossomed when...

De Iuliis Wins Top Honour at Sydney Royal Wine Show!

August 16, 2024Our Achievements, Our News, Rosé

We are thrilled to announce that our 2024 Estate Rosé has been awarded the prestigious Leslie Kemeny Memorial Perpetual Trophy for Best Rosé at the 2024 Sydney Royal Wine Show! This incredible achievement is a testament to the passion, dedication, and expertise of our winemaking team. We are honoured to be recognised by such a...

FOUR Major Trophies at the 2024 PKF Hunter Valley Wine Show

August 12, 2024Our Achievements, Our News, Our Wines

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that De Iuliis Wines has once again cleaned up at the Hunter Valley Wine Show! Our exceptional wines were awarded an incredible four trophies and a staggering 21 medals. The highlight of the show was undoubtedly capturing the coveted Doug Seabrook Memorial Trophy for Best Red Wine of Show for...

Our 2025 Halliday Wine Companion Results

August 7, 2024Our Achievements, Our News, Our Wines

With the 2025 Halliday Wine Companion results just released, we are thrilled to maintain our 5-star underlined status. This means we are considered an outstanding winery regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity. The red underline means we have a long track record of excellence, having held a 5-star rating continuously for 10 years...

Why Should You Care About Wine Show Points and Trophies?

August 7, 2024Around the Vineyard, Our Achievements, Our News

Why Should You Care About Wine Show Points and Trophies? Wine show points and trophies. They're the gold stars of the wine world, right? But do they really matter to you, the wine consumer? Let's dive into the world of wine awards and uncover why they might (or might not) influence your next bottle choice....

Winemakers Emily Glover, Mike De Iuliis and Allanna Wigley wine judging at Sydney Royal Wine Show

The Vital Role of Wine Show Judging at the Sydney Royal Wine Show

August 5, 2024Our Achievements, Our News, Our Vineyard, Our Wines

Wine show judging is an indispensable cornerstone of the Australian wine industry. Beyond simply benchmarking our wines against competitors, it serves as a catalyst for professional and personal growth within our team. At the recent 2024 Sydney Royal Wine Show led by Chair of Judges Sarah Crowe, our winemaker Mike De Iuliis was a Panel...

A Legacy of Taste: The Evolution of Australian Wine Show Judging

July 30, 2024Our Achievements, Our News, Our Wines

Australia's wine industry has undergone a remarkable transformation, and at its heart lies the critical role of wine show judging. Once a simple evaluation of local produce, this process has evolved into a complex system influencing winemaking, consumer perception, and the global wine market. The Birth of Australian Wine Show Judging The origins of Australian...