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
2011
Semillon:
The wine is fragrant, pure and shows varietal character.
The palate is quite full flavour with strong fruit notes on
the mid palate. Nice fruit ripeness and acidity combine to
give the wine good length and a flavoursome
finish.
2002 Semillon: SOLD OUT
Lemon lime and honey flavours. Mellowed with some age.
GREAT WITH: Asian cooking.
2010
Fiori:
Has a generous flavoured style, with varietal
characteristics of tropical fruit and is well balanced with
subtle acidity. Serve well chilled. Alcohol 10.8%.
2005
White Blend: SOLD OUT
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.
2010 White Splash:
A light fun wine with good fruit flavours. Serve chilled.
GREAT WITH: Caviar, foie gras, smoked salmon, burgers or
breakfast.
2010
Moscato:
A fragrant, elegant wine with fruit driven flavours and a
nice amount of lingering sweetness, with a gentle spritz.
Serve well chilled.
2010
Bella Frizzante:
A vibrant red wine with fruity aromas showing spice and red
currants. The palate has generous fruit driven flavour and
sweetness, with a gentle spritz. Serve well chilled.
2005
Shiraz:
A very hot year has provided a lighter wine with
concentrated fruit flavours.
GREAT WITH: Roasts, barbecues or just cheese and biscuits.
2007
Shiraz: SOLD OUT
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.
2009
Shiraz:
A light elegant wine , with a peppery, spicy, berry nose.
Medium bodied with a well textured structure and very fine
tannins. Alcohol 12.5%.
2003
Sparkling Semillon:
A superb big flavoured traditional sparkling wine, three
years in the making.
GREAT WITH: Fine food and / or romance.
2003
Sparkling Shiraz:
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.