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videoBluegrass is back in stock
Bluegrass is back. The 2023 new release is here and it is everything you love about these wines. Bold, full-flavoured reds crafted for longevity from Langhorne Creek, South Australia. This year's release: 2023 Bluegrass Shiraz 2023 Bluegrass Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 Bluegrass Cabernet Shiraz 2023 Bluegrass Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon Rich, complex and built for the cellar. Or open one tonight. We will not judge. Shop the collection. Link in bio. #SaddlersCreekWines #BluegrassCollection #HunterValley #AustralianWine #RedWine #LanghorneCreek #CellarDoor #WineLovers
videoBluegrass at Home | New VS Aged Tasting
If you can't make it to the Hunter Valley for our Bluegrass Wine and Food Pairing experience, we've brought the winery to your table. Bluegrass at Home is a dinner-party-in-a-box from Saddler's Creek Wines. Head Winemaker Brett Woodward and Winemaker Sam Rumpit walk you through everything you need to host your own wine night at home — complete wines, slow-cooked recipes from Chef Chiero, and an interactive wine trivia quiz to keep the conversation going all night. What is Bluegrass at Home? A curated pack of Bluegrass wines featuring new release paired alongside cellar-aged vintages across three classic brackets: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Shiraz and Shiraz. Taste what time does to a wine. The tannins soften, the fruit evolves. It's one of the best ways to understand Australian red wine without leaving your kitchen. What's included? New release 2023 wines paired with cellar-aged 2016 and 2017 vintages Chef Chiero's slow-cooked recipes designed to match each bracket An interactive wi
videoEaster in the Hunter Valley
What’s On: • Blues on the Grass (Saturday) Live music in the wine garden Zen of Pop Funk (5-piece band) Fires lit, relaxed seating, wine in hand Get your tickets! • Mangia at Saddler’s Italian-style food from the Airstream Casual, shareable, built for long afternoons • Wine & Chill Garden Sessions Outdoor space to settle in Not a formal tasting, wine by the glass and bottle + local craft beer • Wine & Food Pairings 12pm Daily session across the holidays Bluegrass Wine and Food pairing Lunch • Cellar Door Tastings Personalised tastings Boutique Hunter Valley award winning wines One venue. Live music, food, wine, and space to wine and chill! Searching for: Hunter Valley school holiday activities Family-friendly venue Hunter Valley winery with live music Wine tasting Pokolbin Things to do in the Hunter Valley this Easter Long Weekend We've got you sorted See you at Saddler's https://vist.ly/4wbjd
videoThe outpouring of love was incredible
Wendy and Frank from Saddler's Creek Wines share a heartfelt message of thanks for the support received during a difficult time. They express deep gratitude for all the messages and condolences after the passing of their mum, Nonna Maria. The outpouring of care has truly helped with coping with grief and loss, and they appreciate everyone taking the time to share a condolence message.
videoHunter Valley wine and food pairing
If you love wine and you love food and visiting the Hunter Valley, then Saddler's is your must visit destination. The Bluegrass Wine & Food Pairing is a 90-minute seated lunch in the Barrel Room. Chef Chiero's slow-cooked dishes are paired with six Bluegrass wines across three brackets. Each bracket puts a new release side by side with a rare cellar-aged red wine from our iconic Bluegrass Collection. Experience how wine transforms with time and is elevated with paired food. Three brackets. Three dishes. Six wines. Course 1 — Slow cooked beef cheek with creamy mash, Tuscan kale and red wine sauce Paired with 2023 and 2017 Bluegrass Shiraz Course 2 — Handmade pasta tortello filled with slow cooked venison, sautéed mushrooms and tonka bean Paired with 2023 and 2016 Bluegrass Cabernet Shiraz Course 3 — Slow cooked herb and garlic lamb saddle with Jerusalem artichoke purée and winter truffle jus Paired with 2023 and 2017 Bluegrass Cabernet Sauvignon These rare aged wines are limited
videoWine Food Pairing: New vs Aged Bluegrass
What happens when you taste a 2023 red wine next to the same wine from 2017? The tannins soften, the flavours deepen and you finally understand what cellaring actually does. Wendy Laureti, owner of Saddler's Creek Wines in the Hunter Valley, sits down with resident Chef Mattia "Chiero" Secchiero and new Cellar Door Manager Justin Bourke to walk you through the Bluegrass Wine and Food Pairing experience. Three brackets. Three dishes. Each bracket pairs a current release Bluegrass with its cellar-aged counterpart so you can taste the transformation side by side. From slow-cooked beef cheek with Shiraz, to chocolate pasta tortello with venison and tonka bean alongside the Cabernet Shiraz, to herb and garlic lamb saddle with truffle and the Cabernet Sauvignon, every dish is designed to bring out the best in both the new release and the aged wine. This is comfort food elevated. Bold wines with bold flavours. Daily at 12pm at Saddler's Creek Wines, Pokolbin. 👀 In This Video ✅ Three bracket
videoVintage 2026 Begins: BTS Watch Premium Grapes Enter the Winepress
Go behind the scenes at Saddler's Creek Wines during Vintage 2026. Join winemaker Sam as he shares insights into the current vintage 2026, highlighting the process of pressing Pecorino grapes. We explore how alternative grape varieties are thriving in the Hunter Valley winery climate. This video offers a glimpse into our winemaking process, from the initial grape processing to the use of our wine press. Discover the new wines coming to our Cellar Door, including Gewürztraminer, Fiano, Tempranillo Rosé, and Sauvignon Blanc, plus the story behind grafting Negroamaro onto our estate vineyard. 🍷 Visit Saddler's Creek Cellar Door: 📍 15 Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320 🌐 saddlerscreek.com.au 📧 cellar door@saddlerscreek.com.au 📞 (02) 4991 1770 🎟️ Upcoming Events: ✅ Hunter Heroes Weekend – Wine & food pairing experience showcasing classic and alternative Hunter Valley varieties. Every Wed–Sun. ✅ Winemaker's Table Lunch – 7 March | Four-course lunch with Brett & Sam in the Barrel Roo
videoVIneyard netting
Winemaker Sam taking us on a vineyard walk to explain why we net the vines. #vintage2026 #huntervalleywine @samgoivese
videoFirst first for 2026 vintage
Vintage 2026 here we go! Winemaker Brett chats about the first grape to make it into the winery. The Tempranillo is from Broke, which we will be making into our ever popular Rosé. Meet our winemakers Brett and Sam at our coming Harvest Day Brunch 7th Febraury https://vist.ly/4nbi7
videoChristmas Message for Frank and Wendy Laureti
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas. We thank you for your support and loyalty which help us to make Saddler's the must-visit destination in the Hunter Valley Cheers and looking forward to seeing you at Saddler's Frank and Wendy Laureti Cellar Door – Open Monday – Sunday 10am – 5pm | Friday 10am – 8pm Saddler’s Friday Wine & Chill – Open until 8pm Mangia @ Saddler’s Airstream Kitchen – Friday 5pm – 7:30pm | Saturday & Sunday from 11:30am Live music – Friday from 5pm-8pm | Saturday 12.30pm-3.30pm CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS Christmas Eve – Closed Christmas Day – Closed Boxing Day – 10am – 8pm New Year’s Eve – 10am – 2pm New Year’s Day – Closed
videoSaddler's Creek Wine
Boxing Day recovery day calls for one thing. More good wine. Winemakers Brett Woodward and Sam Rumpit share a Club Equus exclusive Boxing Day gift: a $100 credit to redeem on selected dozens of our Hunter Valley Heroes, perfect for summer drinking and holiday entertaining. Club Equus Exclusive - Hunter Valley Heroes 2024 Verdelho: crisp, fresh, made for hot days 2024 Chardonnay: summer-ready and food-friendly 2023 Shiraz: a Hunter classic and a BBQ staple These are end-of-vintage dozens, drinking beautifully right now. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. How to redeem Be an active Club Equus member and sign into your account online or Check your Club Equus email for the offer link Choose your preferred dozen Checkout online and the $100 credit applies automatically to your already-discounted member price (you need to be signed in) Shop the Club Equus Boxing Day offer: https://saddlerscreek.com/shop/ Join Club Equus: https://saddlerscreek.com/join-club-equus/ Visit Saddler’s Cr
videoSummer White release
Our new release Wild White is our new favorite summer white! Winemaker Sam shares the grapes in the 2025 release and what he loves about this refreshing white wine. This year's blend is made up of 4 varieties, all Hunter Valley grown, including Gewürztraminer (pronounced "guh-VERTS-trah-mee-ner"). This is a highly aromatic white wine grape known for its intense aromas of lychee, rose petals, Turkish delight, and exotic spices, with a full body and rich texture. Comment below if you've tried this delicious grape 🍇 He also provides an vineyard update about how they are using suncreen to protect our vines on these hot days
videoFiano Wine 2025: Hunter Valley's Hottest Italian Varietal
Saddler's Creek Wines owner Wendy Laureti presents their very first Fiano release—an Italian white grape variety that's becoming one of Australia's fastest-growing wines. Winemaker Brett Woodward and Chef Chiero reveal why this versatile wine grown in the Hunter Valley is perfect for Australian wine lovers. 📧 Visit Saddler's Creek: https://saddlerscreek.com/ KEY POINTS 👀 In this video, you'll discover: ✅ Fiano origins and taste profile - Italian white grape from Campania region, similar to Semillon, Verdelho and Chardonnay in style ✅ Why Fiano is Australia's fastest-growing wine - 70 wine makers now producing it with 50% harvest increase to 3.7 million grapes ✅ Saddler's Creek winemaking process - Wild barrel fermentation combined with stainless steel tank maturation for balanced versatility ✅ Perfect food pairings - Chef Chiero demonstrates Tasmanian white asparagus with hollandaise, plus seafood and pasta pairing tips TIMESTAMPS ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 0:00 - Introducing Saddl
videoFiano Day
Tune in LIVE at 12pm today to celebrate FIANO DAY Join Winemaker Brett talking about our new release while Chef Chiero is cooking up a dish to pair. #fianoday #huntervalleywine #saddlerscreekwines
videoBrisbane Wine Dinner
Our Winemaker Brett is heading north to showcase our new Italian varietals, including our TROPHY WINNING RED for our Nero D'Avola. SADDLER'S EVENTS Coffs Harbour - Wine Dinner at Osteria, 22nd October Brisbane - Wine Dinner at Italia Lane, 23rd October Brisbane - Good Food & Wine Show, 24th - 26th October Book your tickets now BOOK NOW - https://vist.ly/49p6z
videoTrophy winning Italian Wine
Trophy Winning Nero D'Avola is now available at our Hunter Valley Cellar Door and online store Have you tasted Nero before?
videoBest Australian Dry Red Wine
🏆 TROPHY WIN🏆 Our brand new Nero d’Avola just took out the Trophy for 'Best Australian Dry Red Wine' at the Rutherglen Wine Show. 🍷✨ And Winemaker Sam’s hot tip? 🍷🇮🇹 Hot day? Chill your red. Sam is in Gavi Italy doing vintage and it's hot! He recommends popping this juicy Italian varietal in the fridge. Do you chill your reds? Comment below 👇 #SaddlersCreek #NeroDAvola #italianwine #HunterValley
videoThis weekend at Saddler's
This weekend at Saddler's On the menu 🍕 Friday Night – Wood-fired Pizzas, fresh from the oven @sitapizzas, Friday 5pm – 7:30pm 🥖 Saturday & Sunday – Slow-cooked Lamb & Gravy Rolls @saltbushlambnarromine, Saturday 12pm – 2:30pm Sunday 11am- 1:30pm 🎶 LIVE MUSIC Anna Weatherup Friday 4:30pm - 7:30pm Saturday Neiko 12:30- 3:30pm COMMENT - CHILL #SaddlersEats #HunterValley #FoodAndWineExperience #livemusic
videoItalian Recipe Book
Download your FREE copy of "Cook Like An Italian" featuring the Laureti family recipes paired with our 'Single Suitcase' Italian wines Watch the video of cooking with Wendy as she shares her secrets on making the perfect Risotto GET YOUR RECIPE BOOK & WATCH THE VIDEO HERE https://vist.ly/46xsa
videoCook Seafood Risotto Like an Italian | Fiano Pairing
🍋 Seafood Risotto Recipe + Fiano Wine Pairing | Saddler’s Creek Looking for the perfect wine pairing for seafood risotto? 🍤🍋 In this week’s episode, Saddler’s Creek Wines owner Wendy Laureti shows you how to cook a classic Italian Seafood Risotto (Risotto alla Pescatora) and pairs it with our crisp Single Suitcase Fiano from the Hunter Valley. This is more than just a recipe—it’s a full Italian dining experience. Learn how the citrus, pear and minerality of Fiano balance the creamy Arborio rice and fresh shellfish beautifully. Cook along with Wendy and bring restaurant-quality risotto to your home table. 👉 Download our FREE digital cookbook “Cook Like an Italian” here: saddlerscreek.com 📦 Special Offer: Get a FREE hard copy cookbook with any Single Suitcase wine purchase during September & October (while stocks last). 🍷 Visit Us: Book your Italian Wine & Food Pairing daily sessions at our Hunter Valley cellar door → saddlerscreek.com 👀 In this episode, Wendy covers: ✅ How
video"Make wine with me" Part 1
"Make Wine With Me" Our winemaker Sam Rumpit @samgiovese is living his best life in the vineyards of Il Poggio di Gavi, Piedmont! 🇮🇹 🍇 WINEMAKER EXCHANGE: Hunter Valley meets Italian Hills These 40-year-old CORTESE vines might be shorter than our Hunter Valley beauties, but they're absolutely loaded with flavour-packed fruit 💪 This ancient white grape variety creates the elegant, crisp GAVI wines that Piedmont is famous for - think citrus, green apple, and mineral complexity ✨ The vines are so heavy with grapes they're literally trying to knock the posts over! This is what happens when traditional Italian viticulture meets perfect terroir 🏔️ Sam's there as part of an international winemaker exchange - learning ancient techniques from the family run business. Sam is working alongside Nico who worked vintage with us here this year 🤝 👆 FOLLOW ALONG for weekly updates as Sam takes us behind the scenes of Italian winemaking! "Make Wine With Me" 📺 #MakeWineWithMe #Winemake
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videoWhy we love Nero D'Avola
Bright. Juicy. Impossible not to love. ❤️ Our Nero d’Avola is bursting with fresh blackcurrant, plum and raspberry sorbet vibes... the kind of wine that makes you want to fire up the BBQ or lounge by the pool with friends. This Sicilian varietal may have its roots on the slopes of Mount Etna, but here in Australia it’s thriving as a standalone star, elegant, fruit-driven, and oh-so-drinkable. ✨ One sip and you’ll know why our winemakers are stoked with this release. 👉 Grab your bottle of Nero from the Single Suitcase Collection. https://vist.ly/464bw #NeroDAvola #SaddlersCreekWines #HunterValleyWine #ItalianWine #WineTasting
videoNero D'Avola lipsmaking juicy red
Meet Nero d’Avola... or just Nero, because we love to keep it simple 😉. This Sicilian classic has found its home here in Australia. Think vibrant ruby colour, aromas of fresh blackcurrant and plum, and a taste that’s bright, fresh, and way too easy to drink. Winemaker Sam calls it “like raspberry sorbet on a hot summer day - juicy, elegant, and perfect for BBQs or by the pool.” ☀️🍇 ✨ Juicy. Vibrant. Effortlessly elegant. That’s Nero. 👉 Try it now in our Single Suitcase Italian Collection COMMENT ITALIAN https://vist.ly/45wpp #NeroDAvola #HunterValleyWine #SaddlersCreekWines #ItalianWine #WineAndFood