The synergy of two premium New South Wales wine regions is identified with this striking blend. Pristine Hunter Valley shiraz sourced from our family vineyards is unified with brightly perfumed Hilltops Mourvèdre. Enjoy this Special Release wine as a reflection of our ongoing commitment to winemaking and innovation,made in limited quantities.

This wine showcases the enduring family history of the Lovedale Road vineyard. Expect depth of flavour, a testament to the philosophy of quality over quantity that has guided Lovedale Road vineyard, and indeed the De Iuliis story, for over two decades.

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

HUON HOOKE, THE REAL REVIEW

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.