THE WINES
Wollombi
Wines is
a
boutique vineyard in the
lower Hunter Valley. The first vines were planted
in 1994 by the Hoft family, with the assistance of 'Nic', a
local. All the vineyard work is carried out by family
members. At harvest the bunches are selectively hand picked
with one intent - the best possible quality.
The vineyard receives little or no watering (none since
2004) and so yields are low, usually around 2 tonnes per
acre. No insecticides are used by Wollombi Wines.
Wine
Varieties
Semillon
2002:
Lemon lime and honey flavours. Mellowed with some age.
GREAT WITH: Asian cooking.
Semillon
2005:
Crisp clean citrus flavours.
GREAT WITH: Fish and salads.
White
Blend 2005:
A marriage of Verdelho, Semillon and Chardonnay. The
flavours of these three great whites combine for a mouth
filling robust white wine.
GREAT WITH: Any spicy food, especially Thai style.
Rose 2006:
A beautiful elegant wine with peach and strawberry
flavours, made using Shiraz grapes.
GREAT WITH: Any lighter foods or a long conversation.
Shiraz
2002:
Some age and french oak combine to compliment fruit
flavours, in an extremely smooth wine.
Shiraz
2004:
Robust, full bodied flavours across the palate, following
one year in French and American oak.
Shiraz
2005:
A very hot year has provided a lighter wine with
concentrated fruit flavours.
GREAT WITH: Roasts, barbecues or just cheese and biscuits.
Shiraz
2007:
Luscious fruit flavours across the palate. Lovely drink now
and will get even better with age.
GREAT WITH: Deserves a good steak or casserole and good
company.
Semillon
Sparkling 2003:
A superb big flavoured traditional sparkling wine, three
years in the making.
GREAT WITH: Fine food and / or romance.
Shiraz
Sparkling 2003:
A big wine in all respects with huge fruit flavours. One
year in French oak before beginning method traditionalle -
four years in the making. Serve chilled.
GREAT WITH: A feast.
White
Splash 2009:
A light fun wine with good fruit flavours. Serve chilled.
GREAT WITH: Caviar, foie gras, smoked salmon, burgers or
breakfast.
Semi
Sweet Shiraz 2008:
Unwooded. Fermentation was stopped early to retain some
natural sugars, providing a rich flavoured semi-sweet
shiraz with moderate alcohol content. Serve chilled.
GREAT WITH: Light meals or just enjoy by itself. Serve
chilled.
Moscato
2009:
Our Moscato is from Shiraz grapes hand picked on our
Wollombi vineyard. The wine is a delicate blend of rose
petal aromas and flavours, with a gentle naturally produced
spritz. Suggest serve chilled. Alcohol 5%.