Shiraz

2019 Limited Release Shiraz: A Taste of Hunter Valley Heritage

July 24, 2025Around the Vineyard, Shiraz, Shiraz

Every bottle of De Iuliis wine tells a story, and the 2019 Limited Release Shiraz is a particularly captivating chapter. It's a tale deeply rooted in the passion and grit of the De Iuliis family, a narrative that began with Donato and Joss De Iuliis. They journeyed across the rugged Abruzzi mountains of Italy, eventually...

The Outstanding 2019 Vintage

July 14, 2025Around the Vineyard, Our Events, Shiraz, Shiraz

The Hunter Valley, Australia's first and oldest wine region, is renowned for its elegant, medium-bodied Shiraz. At De Iuliis Wines, we are consistently striving to capture the very best of this unique terroir, and sometimes, a vintage comes along that is truly exceptional. We are thrilled to introduce our De Iuliis 2019 Limited Release Hunter...

Red wine filling a wine glass straight out of the winery press

Why is Hunter Valley Shiraz so special?

July 14, 2025Around the Vineyard, Shiraz, Shiraz

Did you know that the Hunter Valley isn't just a beautiful wine region, it's Australia's first and oldest? For centuries, this iconic region has been the heartland of Australian winemaking, and one grape in particular has consistently thrived here: Shiraz. At De Iuliis Wines, we're proud to be part of this rich heritage, crafting exceptional...

Hunter Valley Shiraz – Rooted in History, Defined by Craft

July 7, 2025Around the Vineyard, Our Achievements, Our News, Our Vineyard, Shiraz, Shiraz

The De Iuliis 2019 Limited Release Shiraz isn't just a wine; it's a profound statement from the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region. It stands as a shining example of what modern Hunter Valley Shiraz can truly achieve, setting a new standard for quality and regional expression while honoring a legacy almost two centuries old....

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

Discover the De Iuliis Limited Release Shiraz Experience

June 26, 2025Our Cellar Door, Our News, Our Wines, Shiraz, Shiraz

For true Shiraz aficionados, there's a unique journey awaiting at the De Iuliis Wines cellar door in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Our Limited Release Shiraz Experience is an exclusive opportunity to delve into the masterful artistry of winemaker Mike De Iuliis and explore the very wines that have earned us a reputation as...

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....

A dish of korean fried rice with Hunter Valley Shiraz

Estate Shiraz & Korean Fried Rice

November 20, 2024Our News, Our Recipes, Shiraz, Shiraz

Korean Fried Rice Serves: 4 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 12 mins Pair: Estate Shiraz Our Estate Shiraz is a great choice of wine for any days ending in in Y. So, with that in mind we've paired it with a super tasty and easy weeknight dinner of steak with Korean fried rice to have your taste...

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...

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...

Winner De Iuliis wines accepting trophies

A month of Trophy triumphs!

September 6, 2023Our Achievements, Our Cellar Door, Our News, Rosé, Semillon, Shiraz

Have we got some exciting news to uncork for you. We’ve been on an absolute winning streak, raking in awards faster than you can pour a glass of their finest drops. And guess what? We're here to spill (or should we say, pour?) all the juicy details! Hunter Valley Wine Show: Double the Trophies, Double...

Our 2024 Halliday Wine Companion Results

August 3, 2023Our Achievements, Our News, Our Wines, Semillon, Shiraz, Shiraz

With the 2024 Halliday Wine Companion results just released we are thrilled to maintain our 5 Red 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...

Our Shiraz Vineyards

May 5, 2023Around the Vineyard, Our Achievements, Our News, Our Vineyard, Shiraz, Shiraz

Lovedale Road Vineyard The Lovedale Road property was purchased by Joss and Anna De Iuliis in 1987 and the first vines were planted in the early 90’s including chardonnay, semillon, verdelho, merlot, and shiraz. The first vintage of this fruit was in 1992, where a small amount of semillon and chardonnay was picked (and later drunk)...