A blend of 65% Hunter Valley Shiraz and 35% Hilltops Mourvèdre. Mourvedre (also known as Mataro) is a late ripening, quite tannic variety with intense flavours when allowed to fully ripen.
The De Iuliis family has made the Hunter region their home since 1960. Originally from Italy, Joss & Anna De Iuliis were inspired to follow their family passion for wine, converting a grazing property to vineyard in the Lovedale Road region. The De Iuliis family is now custodian to some of the Hunter’s best old vine vineyards and with second generation Mike De Iullis making the wines for over 20 years, they have built one of the Hunter’s most awarded brands.
A blend of 65% Hunter Valley Shiraz and 35% Hilltops Mourvèdre. Mourvedre (also known as Mataro) is a late ripening, quite tannic variety with intense flavours when allowed to fully ripen. The Shiraz component of the blend offers elegant, red currant flavours and a lively, crunchy acidity, while the aromatic Mourvèdre weaves in delicate rose petal notes and savoury spice. This balanced and captivating wine scored a well-deserved Gold Medal at the NSW Wine Awards.
