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 and award-winners! Indulge in a culinary masterpiece paired with our spring releases’ fresh, vibrant notes. Winemaker Mike De Iuliis will be on hand to share his stories about the wines, and their journey from grape to glass.
Savour exquisite dishes crafted to complement the delicate nuances of our wines. From the first sip to the last bite, your senses will be captivated.
The wine we will be tasting include some pre-release gems and have all recently won medals or trophies, or have been rated outstanding in the Halliday Wine Companion:
1st Course
Scallop, Foie & Yuzu Bearnaise, Hazelnut, Guanciale
2024 Wilderness Road Semillon
Pre-release
2019 Garden Vineyard Semillon
96 points Halliday Wine Companion
2nd course
Moreton Bay Bug, Sticky Rice, Caviar & Crème Fraiche Sauce
2021 Limited Release Chardonnay
95 points Halliday Wine Companion
2024 Estate Rose
Trophy Winner at Sydney Royal Wine Show
3rd Course
Duck Breast, Cumquat, Lentil & Beetroot Dahl
2023 Special Release Tempranillo
Silver at the Hunter Valley Wine Show
2023 Special Release Montepulciano
Silver at the Hunter Valley Wine Show
4th Course
Fullblood Wagyu Oyster blade, Smoked Celeriac, Blackened Celery, Salsa Verde
2023 LDR Vineyard Shiraz Touriga
Gold at the Hunter Valley Wine Show & Pre-release
2020 LDR Vineyard Shiraz Touriga Magnum
Gold at the NSW Wine Show
5th Course
Mont Cheval Section 28, Candied Hazelnuts, Sour Crisp, Poached Quince
2019 Limited Release Shiraz
Trophy ‘Best Shiraz’ Hunter Valley Wine Show 2021
Trophy ‘Best Red Wine of the Show’ Hunter Valley Wine Show 2021
Trophy ‘Best Two-Year-Old Shiraz’ Hunter Valley Wine Show 2022
Trophy ‘Best Shiraz’ Hunter Valley Wine Show 2022
Trophy ‘Best Red Wine of the Show’ Hunter Valley Wine Show 2022
Trophy ‘Best Three-Year Old & Older’ Hunter Valley Wine Show 2022
Top Gold Hunter Valley Wine Show 2021
Top Gold Hunter Valley Wine Show 2022
95 Points The Real Review Stuart Knox
95 Points Halliday Wine Companion
95 – The Real Review 2023
Gold NSW Wine Show 2020
