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videoNebbiolo | Chillable Red for Aussie BBQ Season
Think red wine is only for winter? 🍷 Think again. Nebbiolo is the chillable red for Aussie BBQ season — lighter in body like Pinot Noir, but packed with flavour, acidity, and firm tannins that stand up to big flavours and fatty cuts of meat. In this episode, Saddler’s Creek winemakers Brett Woodward and Sam Rumpit taste our Single Suitcase Nebbiolo, re-released after an extra year of cellaring for even smoother savoury depth. With bright cherry, spice, tar and roses, Nebbiolo proves you don’t need a heavy red to enjoy rich, umami-packed meals — and in warmer weather, you can even serve it slightly chilled. Nebbiolo has plenty of flavour, bright acidity, and firm drying tannins — making it a perfect partner for fatty cuts of meat, complex umami flavours, and hearty pastas. This grape is finding its home here in Australia, with the structure and character to match both tradition and modern dining. And in warmer months, Nebbiolo can even be served slightly chilled for a refreshing tak
videoMontepulciano - Italian BBQ Red You’ll Love
If you love rich, generous reds then you will love Montepulciano. This Italian varietal grown here in Australia and this is the second release for Saddler's Creek Wines. In this episode, Saddler’s Creek winemakers Brett Woodward and Sam Rumpit taste the new release Single Suitcase Montepulciano, grown in McLaren Vale, South Australia. This release dials back oak to let the plush red plum, cherries, and boysenberry fruit shine — vibrant, fresh, and made for food. We’ve paired it with Arrosticini — lamb skewers grilled Abruzzo-style, with focaccia and rocket salad — straight from our Laureti family cookbook Cook Like an Italian. 🍖 Download it free below and cook along with Wendy! Plush, generous, and made for the BBQ. Montepulciano is back but won't last long! 👉 Subscribe for weekly recipes & wine pairings 👉 Shop Montepulciano & Single Suitcase Collection → https://saddlerscreek.com/wine/montepulciano/57592/ 👉 Visit us in Hunter Valley for daily Italian Wine & Food Pairings → htt
videoWhat Makes Nero D'Avola so delicious?
If you love exploring Italian reds, meet Nero d’Avola — Sicily’s signature varietal with a juicy, medium-bodied Aussie twist 🍇. In this episode, Saddler’s Creek winemakers Brett Woodward and Sam Rumpit taste our Single Suitcase Nero d’Avola, grown in the Adelaide Hills. Expect a vibrant ruby colour, aromas of fresh blackcurrant and plum, and a palate that’s bright, juicy, and utterly drinkable. It’s the kind of wine that feels like raspberry sorbet on a summer’s day — refreshing, elegant, and made for sharing. 🍷 And because wine is always better with food, we’ve paired it with Melanzane alla Parmigiana (eggplant bake with tomato & mozzarella) — a recipe from our Laureti family cookbook Cook Like an Italian. Download it free below and cook along with Wendy! 👉 Subscribe for weekly recipes & wine pairings 👉 Shop Nero d’Avola & Single Suitcase Collection → https://saddlerscreek.com/wine/nero-davola/57591/ 👉 Visit us in Hunter Valley for daily Italian Wine & Food Pairings → https:
videoFiano & Seafood Risotto | Perfect Wine Pairing
If you love exploring new wine styles, meet this Italian classic with an Aussie flavour 🌿. We’re introducing our first-ever Hunter Valley Fiano, part of the Single Suitcase Italian Varieties Collection. Winemaker Brett and Sam crack open this vibrant white — grown in Broke, late-harvested, and crafted in both tank and old French oak. Expect fresh pear, melon, green apple, and a subtle waxy texture that makes Fiano refreshing yet age-worthy. And because wine is always better with food, we’ve paired this Fiano with a creamy Seafood Risotto (Risotto alla Pescatora) 🍤 — straight from our Laureti family recipe book Cook Like an Italian. Download it free below and cook along with Wendy! This year's Single Suitcase collection features four Italian varietals. Four family recipes. One suitcase. Discover the new taste of Hunter Valley. 👉 Subscribe for weekly recipes & wine pairings 👉 Shop Fiano & Single Suitcase Collection → https://saddlerscreek.com/wine/fiano/57589/ 👉 Visit us in Hunt
videoHunter Valley Fiano
Our first Italian white has arrived 🇮🇹🍇 Introducing Single Suitcase Fiano — an Italian varietal grown in Australia and crafted at our Hunter Valley winery. ✨ Fresh green apple, melon and pear ✨ Bright, juicy and food-friendly ✨ Barrel + tank fermented for weight and texture ✨ A true crowd-pleaser, made for spring tables The Single Suitcase Collection celebrates Italian varietals grown here in Australia. Small-batch, limited release, made for food, friends and stories. 👉 Taste Fiano in the new Single Suitcase Italian Collection — now tasting Each day at Saddler's you can enjoy our Italian Wine & Pairing experience, to book comment - ITALIAN https://vist.ly/45u88 #SingleSuitcase #ItalianWine #HunterValley #SaddlersCreek
videoItalian wines grown in Australia
The Italians have landed 🇮🇹🍷 Our winemakers Brett and Sam have cracked open the new Single Suitcase Italian Collection — Fiano, Nero d’Avola, Montepulciano and Nebbiolo. Italy varietals, grown across Australia and made in small-batch at our Hutner Valley winery. These wines are made for food, friends, and springtime tables. ✨ New varietals. Fresh stories. Your next favourite wine. 👉 Available now, with our Cook Like an Italian recipe book included when you order 6 or more bottles. COMMENT - ITALIAN #SingleSuitcase #ItalianWine #SaddlersCreek
videoTaste Italian Varietals grown in Australia
Head Winemaker Brett Woodward and Winemaker Sam Rumpit showcase Saddler's Creek Wines' fourth release of their "Single Suitcase" Italian varietal collection, featuring their first Italian white wine - a Hunter Valley Fiano - alongside Adelaide Hills Nero D'Avola, McLaren Vale Montepulciano, and Hilltops Nebbiolo. This comprehensive tasting explores the unique characteristics of each wine, their Australian terroir, and perfect food pairings from their new Italian cookbook. Key Points First Italian White Wine: Introduction of Hunter Valley Fiano, featuring a unique blend of tank and barrel fermentation for bright fruit character with complexity and texture Popular Return: Montepulciano makes its comeback after four years due to customer demand, now with a more fruit-forward approach Aged Excellence: Nebbiolo showcases how bottle aging develops the wine's savory, cherry-driven character typical of this premium Italian variety Food Pairing Mastery: Each wine pairs perfectly with specif
videoHunter valley Event Hire
Saddlers Creek Wines is centrally located in Pokolbin, close to Hunter Valley accommodations and just 2 hours north of Sydney and 50 mins from Newcastle Airport, making it the perfect location for your event (you can even land your helicopter on site). With 3 event spaces to choose from, we can cater for your next event ✅ Barrel Room - Up to 80 guests ✅ Wine Garden - Up to 50 guests undercover ✅ Bluegrass Room private lounge - Up to 14 guests Enquire now - Comment ‘Venue’ Call 02 4991 1770 #huntervalley #corporateevent #weddingvenue
videoAward winning Hunter Valley Semillon
AWARD WINNING SEMILLON Winemakers Brett and Sam chat about the 2019 Maria Reserve Semillon which was rated 96 Points by the REAL REVIEW. This stunning Hunter Valley Semillon has been carefully cellar aged for 6 years showing beautiful complexity that wine critics across the globe rave about. Limited stock remaining, this rare wine will be featured at Sydney Lunch held at Sala Dining on 17th August. Comment EVENT to book now https://vist.ly/3zhvq #huntervalley #huntervalleywine #saddlerscreekwines #nswwine #semillon
videoCreating memorable occasions
The Alessandro Reserve are Saddler's very best wines crafted for memorable occasions. Join us for Nonna's Long Lunch as we showcase these wines at Sala Dining 17th August. To book now comment - Event #huntervalley #huntervalleywine #saddlerscreekwines #weekends #livemusic #nswwine
videoSaddler's Creek Wine
Join Brett Woodward (Head Winemaker) and Sam Rumpit (Winemaker) as they unveil the secrets behind Saddler's Creek Wines' prestigious Alessandro Reserve collection. Discover how these premium wines are crafted for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging, featuring the finest Hunter Valley varietals including Semillon, Chardonnay, Shiraz. Along with Shiraz and Cabernet from Langhorne Creek and Merlot from Barossa Valley. Learn about the meticulous selection process and winemaking philosophy that creates wines designed to be shared with your most important people. Key Points Alessandro Reserve represents the pinnacle of Saddler's Creek's winemaking, featuring only the finest wines from each vintage selected for their exceptional quality and aging potential Dual varietal focus showcases Hunter Valley's signature white wines (Semillon and Chardonnay) and premium reds (Shiraz, Cabernet, and Merlot) in their most refined expressions Maria Reserve wines demonstrate the beautiful aging
videoAlessandro Reserve Wines
The Alessandro Reserve are our very best wines, now tasting at our Hunter Valley Cellar Door. Our current release includes 2022 Alessandro Reserve Semillon 2023 Alessandro Reserve Chardonnay 2022 Alessandro Reserve 'Aurelia' Hunter Valley Shiraz 2021 Alessandro Reserve Langhorne Creek Shiraz 2022 Alessandro Reserve Merlot 2020 Alessandro Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon #huntervalley #huntervalley #saddlerscreekwines #weekends #livemusic #nswwine #reservewines
videoHunter Valley's new food experience
Delicious Italian casual eats is coming to the Hunter Valley Amici @ Saddler's kicks off this Friday “Amici” means friends in Italian. This is a collaboration between two long-time family friends — the Laureti’s and the Grasso’s — bonded by heritage, Sunday lunches, and a mutual love of food. 👨🍳 Real Recipes from Real Italians. The Grasso family, owners of Amici Italian Restaurant, brings their signature favourites to Saddler’s. This is the food we grew up on — simple, satisfying, and straight from the heart. Open Fridays 5–7:30pm | Saturdays 11:30am–2:30pm To save your table for Friday Wine & Chill comment - CHILL
videoEQUUS Shiraz
The EQUUS Collection is Sadder's very best wines, handcrafted in selected small batch exclusively for our Club EQUUS Members and only released in exceptional years. The Series XVI is a stunning example of an elegant, rich and refined Shiraz. Decadent red fruits are beautifully balanced with a rich and textural palate, the fine tannins give a silky long and lingering finish. Available for tasting throughout June, comment TASTING
videoSydney Pop Up Cellar Door
Comment - EVENT Sydney Pop-Up Cellar Door Join owners Wendy and Frank Laureti this Thursday, 19th June, for TASTE & TAPAS at PERCY, Darling Harbour Sample your favourite Saddler's wines featuring our EQUUS COLLECTION. Bookings essential with limited spots available https://vist.ly/3n6zigh
videoWe Cooked Ribs Because You Voted!
Equus Collection Wine Tasting: Exploring Saddler's Creek's Rare Shiraz Trilogy with Wendy & Brett Summary Join Saddler's Creek owner Wendy Laureti and Head Winemaker Brett Woodward as they showcase three exceptional Equus Collection Shiraz wines from 2017, 2021, and 2022 vintages. This exclusive tasting experience reveals the unique characteristics of each wine while demonstrating perfect food pairings with slow-cooked beef ribs, highlighting why these rare releases are crafted only in extraordinary vintages for Club Equus members. Key Points Equus Collection Exclusivity: These premium wines aren't released every year - only when exceptional fruit allows for truly special wines that can age for decades Multi-Regional Blending: The 2017 vintage features a unique four-vineyard blend from Langhorne Creek, Hunter Valley, and Mudgee, including fruit from the historic Westcourt Vineyard (home to the 1912 Melbourne Cup winner) Maturation Techniques: Different aging methods create distinct