Our Wines

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...

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...

Brisbane Budburst Lunch on Saturday 14th September

August 3, 2024Our Events, Our Wines

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of sun-kissed flavours and award-winning wines at the De Iuliis Budburst Lunch. Moo Moo The Wine Bar and Grill is the perfect setting to celebrate the arrival of warmer days and the launch of De Iuliis’ newest vintages. Indulge in a culinary masterpiece paired with our spring releases’ fresh,...

Wine Glasses in a judging bracket line up

Roles in Australian Wine Show Judging

August 1, 2024Our Achievements, Our Events, Our Vineyard, Our Wines

Chair of Judges The Chair of Judges is the highest authority at a wine show. They oversee the entire judging process, ensuring consistency and fairness. Their responsibilities include: Selecting and appointing judges and panel chairs. Developing judging criteria and guidelines. Resolving disputes between judges or panels. Ensuring the integrity of the judging process. Panel Chair...

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...

Winter Warmers: The Best Red Wines to Open Fireside

July 12, 2024Our Cellar Door, Our Wines, Shiraz, Shiraz

As winter settles in, there's no better way to embrace the season than by cosying up next to a crackling fire with a glass of Hunter Valley red wine. Known for producing some of Australia's finest red wines, the Hunter Valley offers the perfect selections for those intimate winter evenings. Here's a curated list of...

Bunches of handpicked Hunter Valley white grapes at sunrise.

Unveiling Lovedale’s Gem: LDR Vineyard – Where Innovation Meets Exceptional Wines

June 10, 2024Around the Vineyard, Our Vineyard, Our Wines

Hunter Valley's Pioneering Vineyard: Lovedale Road (LDR) Nestled in the heart of Lovedale, Hunter Valley, LDR Vineyard isn't your average winery. Steeped in history, dating back to its acquisition by Joss and Anna De Iuliis in 1987, LDR has become synonymous with innovation and exceptional wines. A Legacy Built on Diversity and Daring The early...

Single Vineyard Steven Shiraz and Vegetarian Lasagne

May 26, 2024Our News, Our Recipes, Shiraz

Sweet Potato & Mushroom Lasagne Serves: 4 Prep: 20 mins Cook: 25 mins Pair: Steven Vineyard Shiraz It's true that shiraz will always pair well with protein, as they can bond together to produce a delicious result. If you want to delve into the science behind it all, check out this Food, Wine and Biochemistry...

A bottle of De Iuliis Hunter Valley Wine for the June Long Weekend Wine Sale

June Long Weekend Wine Sale is almost here!

May 12, 2024Our Achievements, Our Cellar Door, Our News, Our Wines

Wine enthusiasts, rejoice! The De Iuliis Long Weekend Sale returns in full swing this June Long Weekend, 7th to 10th, offering a chance to snag cases on your favourites at unbeatable prices. This year's sale is about making way for exciting new releases that will soon hit the shelves. That translates to deep discounts on...

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

2017 LDR Vineyard Shiraz awarded 97 Halliday Points

April 30, 2024Our News, Our Wines, Shiraz, Shiraz

The Story There are four different heritage cuttings of shiraz planted on our LDR Vineyard. Picking and processing each parcel separately allows us to capture the history of the Hunter in the bottle. Just before this parcel went off to barrel, Mike tasted some of the juice. The vibrancy and purity of fruit stopped him...

Hey yo, meet our new 2023 Steven Vineyard Pecorino

April 30, 2024Our Wines, Pecorino

Region Steven Vineyard, Hunter Valley The Story Pecorino is the native white variety from the Abruzzo region, from which the De Iuliis family immigrated. A trip to Abruzzo in 2022 inspired Mike to pay homage to the region's winemaking, and so, the release of the 2023 Single Vineyard Pecorino marks a new stylistic direction for...