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Cozze Gratinate by Roberta Muir

May 2, 2025Our Recipes, Our Wines, Rosé

If you've never had the opportunity to read Roberta Muir's blog, Be Inspired Food-Wine-Travel, you are indeed missing out. Not only is Roberta's website brimming with amazing recipes you can sink your teeth into, she also runs some pretty amazing food and wine tours. While some are here in Australia, there is also the opportunity...

Special Release Sangiovese with Pork Sausage & Kale Gnocchi

April 20, 2025Our Recipes, Our Wines

Pork Sausage and Kale Gnocchi Serves: 2 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 10 mines Pair: Special Release Sangiovese Light, bright and fragrant best describes our Special Release Sangiovese. So when you pair it with a deliciously decadent pork sausage and kale pasta, well you've got a match made in foodie heaven! A quick mid-week dinner or an...

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

Special Release Tempranillo with Lamb shoulder & Mint Salsa Verde

March 16, 2025Our News, Our Recipes, Our Wines

Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Mint Salsa Verde Serves: 6 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 3.5-4 hours Pair: Special Release Tempranillo The rustic tannin structure combined with juicy purple fruits of our Special Release Tempranillo pairs perfectly with this slow cooked, melt-in-your-mouth lamb shoulder. The mint salsa verde makes the lamb shine with it's herby deliciousness! A delicious...

A bottle of chardonnay sits paired next to a delicious meal of greek style chicken skewers and homemade flatbread

Estate Chardonnay with Greek Chicken Skewers & Homemade Flatbread

February 28, 2025Chardonnay, Our News, Our Recipes, Our Wines

Greek Style Chicken Skewers & Homemade Flatbread Serves: 4 Prep: 20 mins Cook: 15 minutes Pair: Estate Chardonnay The crisp acidity of a Chardonnay complements the tangy flavors of Greek chicken skewers, creating a delightful and refreshing pairing. A delicious and vibrant dinner pairing for any meal of the week! Ingredients 4 chicken thighs 1 tbsp...

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 Best Hunter Valley Semillons by Roberta Muir

February 19, 2025Our Recipes, Our Wines, Semillon

The Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wine region, is synonymous with semillon. This classic French grape was first planted there in the 1830s, and was often called Hunter Valley Riesling or White Burgundy. Global plantings of semillion are small and where it does appear in Europe (mainly Bordeaux) it’s usually blended with other white grapes. So...

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

Beyond Shiraz: Discovering De Iuliis’ Hidden Gems Sangiovese & Montepulciano

February 12, 2025Around the Vineyard, Our Wines

The Hunter Valley is renowned for its exceptional Shiraz, but beyond this flagship variety lies a treasure trove of exciting, alternative wines just waiting to be discovered. At De Iuliis Wines, we are synonymous with quality and innovation, is leading the charge in exploring these "hidden gems," crafting stunning examples of Italian varietals like Sangiovese...

Lovedale Road Vineyard Shiraz poured alongside the perfect meal of smoked short ribs

LDR Vineyard Shiraz & Smoked Short Ribs

February 10, 2025Our Recipes, Shiraz, Shiraz

Smoked Short Ribs, Creamed Corn Puree & Zhoug Sauce Serves: 6 Prep: 20 mins Cook: 4-6 hours Pair: Lovedale Road Vineyard Shiraz Indulge in a hearty and flavorful pairing: Lovedale Road Vineyard Shiraz with a fall-off-the-bone Smoked Short Ribs recipe. This decadent dish is perfect for a cozy autumn dinner party or a special weekend meal....

Gravlax with 2024 Steven Vineyard Pecorino

February 10, 2025Our Recipes, Pecorino

Our friend Roberta Muir from Be Inspired Food-Wine-Travel recently paired our 2024 Steven Vineyard Pecorino with her beautiful Gravlax dish. Want some amazing recipe inspiration? Her website is brimming with great eats, foodie trips and so much more! ‘Gravad-lax’ means ‘buried salmon’ and refers to the ancient practice of wrapping salted fish in bark and burying it...

Bunches of handpicked Hunter Valley white grapes at sunrise.

Hand-Picked vs. Mechanically Harvested Grapes

January 22, 2025Around the Vineyard, Our Vineyard, Our Wines

At De Iuliis Wines, we are committed to producing high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Hunter Valley. One of the many decisions we make each vintage is whether to hand-pick or mechanically harvest our grapes. Both methods have their own benefits and limitations, and the best choice depends on a number of...

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...

What the De Iuliis Crew will be pouring and eating over Christmas…

December 6, 2024Our Cellar Door, Our Wines

We asked our team what wine and food pairing they were ready to share with family and friends this Christmas. Plus, we've even strong armed this into sharing a few of their favourite recipes. Mike - Oysters & 2023 Garden Vineyard Semillon They say what grows together, goes together. And while Port Stephen oysters and...