Verdelho, as a variety, has an extensive history in the Hunter Valley.In the early 1820s, pioneering figures like James Busby and John Macarthur brought Verdelho from Europe. Initially, it was used mainly for fortified wines.
These vines that produce this Estate Verdelho were planted on our Lovedale Road property in the early 90s.

The Wilderness Road Vineyard is located on the sandy creek flats in Lovedale. The alluvial soil in this vineyard is nutrient rich producing an iconic style of Hunter Semillon known for it’s finesse and potential for your cellar.

The Hunter Valley is renowned for producing some of the best Semillon in the world. These vines are planted on our Lovedale Road property in the early 90’s. Pale lime green in appearance, with a bouquet of intense lemon and lime characters. This wine, in its youth, displays fresh Meyer lemon characters, a light palate, and a crisp line of refreshing acidity.

Attractive fresh lemon juice aromas, bright and vibrant. Lovely fruit purity here, the palate likewise with precision and freshness, vitality, line and length. Classic Hunter semillon delicacy and finesse, allied with intensity

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The grapes for our Single Vineyard Semillon are sourced from an iconic Hunter Valley vineyard. The fruit was hand-picked and gently whole-bunch-pressed to a tank before a slow, cool fermentation. Refined and elegant, this Semillon has a long life ahead of it.

From our family-owned Steven and LDR vineyards, only the most exceptional barrels of our handpicked Chardonnay were chosen. This isn’t just a wine; it’s the culmination of decades of dedication, crafted to embody everything we cherish in Chardonnay — an elegant, complex, and beautifully balanced expression of the Hunter Valley.

Crafted with care, this Hunter Chardonnay embodies modern excellence. The grapes are handpicked from our family vineyards, with each site reflecting its unique character. A labour of love, Mike cherishes its versatility—equally delightful with food or savoured on its own.

Pecorino is the native white variety from the Abruzzo region where the De Iuliis family immigrated from. A trip to Abruzzo in 2022, inspired Mike to pay homage to winemaking of the region and so, the release of the 2025 Steven Vineyard Pecorino marks a new stylistic direction for our pecorino.

This luscious style of dessert wine has always been a family favourite. It signifies the end to a family feast where good laughs and good times have been shared around the table.