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videoBluegrass New Release | Saddler's Creek Wine
What does the 2023 Bluegrass Collection taste like straight from the winemakers? Head Winemaker Brett Woodward and Winemaker Sam Rumpit of Saddler's Creek Wines, Hunter Valley, taste through all four wines in the 2023 Bluegrass range: Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, The Blend and Cabernet Sauvignon, all sourced from Langhorne Creek, South Australia. No script. No filters. Just two winemakers who know these wines inside out, filmed straight from the barrel room at Saddler's Creek. WINES COV
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
videoVisit Saddler's
We look forward to welcoming you to Saddler's #Huntervalley #nswwine
videoWhy I Bought a Winery After 20 Years of Drinking the Wine
Bluegrass was Frank Laureti's wine long before it was his winery. He was a Club Equus member for over a decade. Same wine, every time. Every barbecue, every birthday, every Friday night that earned a good bottle. Then in 2014, the winery came up for sale. He bought it. Lock, stock and barrel. Frank's not a connoisseur. He'll be the first to tell you that. But he knows Bluegrass. And his rule of thumb? Five years in the cellar takes it from consistently good to consistently great. The 2023 Bluegr
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 #HunterVa
videoBluegrass Cabernet is the best is years
The wait is over. If you've recently gone to order our beloved Bluegrass wines, you would have discovered they were sold out. Today, the 2023 new release has arrived and it was worth the wait. Club Equus members, check your email now. You're getting a Bonus Magnum valued at $120* with the new release dozen. Big, generous and unapologetically bold reds. Our winemakers at their best and a vintage we're genuinely proud of. Head Winemaker Brett Woodward is calling the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon one of
videoAustralia's iconic red wines
The Bluegrass is back! Our new 2023 release is finally here and our winemakers Brett and Sam think its one of our best they've seen in years. Now tasting at our Hunter Valley Cellar Door
videoAustralia's iconic red wines
The Bluegrass is back! Our new 2023 release is finally here and our winemakers Brett and Sam think its one of our best they've seen in years. Now tasting at our Hunter Valley Cellar Door
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 • Ce
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.
videoRed wine loves bubbles
Bluegrass Sparkling Cabernet is the bubbles for red wine lovers The 2023 release is now tasting at our Hunter Valley Cellar Door
videoRed wine loves bubbles
Bluegrass Sparkling Cabernet is the bubbles for red wine lovers The 2023 release is now tasting at our Hunter Valley Cellar Door
videoClub Equus Members love Bluegrass
Meet Darren, who has been a Club Equus member for over 8 years. Like many of our members, he joined because of our Bluegrass wines. If you would like to see why everyone loved Bluegrass we still have limited tickets remaining for our Bluegrass Bash Saturday 2nd May. Bluegrass, Dinner and Danching! Book Now
videoClub Equus Members love Bluegrass
Meet Darren, who has been a Club Equus member for over 8 years. Like many of our members, he joined because of our Bluegrass wines. If you would like to see why everyone loved Bluegrass we still have limited tickets remaining for our Bluegrass Bash Saturday 2nd May. Bluegrass, Dinner and Danching! Book Now
videoRed wines built to cellar
The Bluegrass Collection is made to be enjoyed now however these red wines are crafted for longevity. Picked in the cool of the evening. Slow skin maturation. 18 months in American oak. Then another 10 to 12 years in your cellar if you want it. Brett and Sam walk you through exactly what goes into every bottle of Bluegrass and why these wines are built to last. #BluegrassCollection #SaddlersCreek #Australianwine
videoRed wines built to cellar
The Bluegrass Collection is made to be enjoyed now however these red wines are crafted for longevity. Picked in the cool of the evening. Slow skin maturation. 18 months in American oak. Then another 10 to 12 years in your cellar if you want it. Brett and Sam walk you through exactly what goes into every bottle of Bluegrass and why these wines are built to last. #BluegrassCollection #SaddlersCreek #Australianwine
videoSparkling Red that goes with food
Our Bluegrass Sparkling Cabernet is back in stock. It's the sparkling for people who love red wine. The 2023 Bluegrass Sparkling Cabernet is lush, fruit forward. It goes with everything. Aussie BBQ, Chinese takeaway, char siu pork, or just a Tuesday night at home. One rule. Serve it cold. Sub 4 degrees. Now tasting at Cellar Door and available in our online shop
videoWhy I Bought a Winery After 20 Years of Drinking the Wine
Bluegrass was Frank Laureti's wine long before it was his winery. He was a Club Equus member for over a decade. Same wine, every time. Every barbecue, every birthday, every Friday night that earned a good bottle. Then in 2014, the winery came up for sale. He bought it. Lock, stock and barrel. Frank's not a connoisseur. He'll be the first to tell you that. But he knows Bluegrass. And his rule of thumb? Five years in the cellar takes it from consistently good to consistently great. The 2023 Bluegrass Collection is here. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Shiraz and Shiraz, alongside cellar release wines from 2016 and 2017 that have been quietly ageing for exactly this moment. Available to Club Equus members first. Shop the collection: https://vist.ly/4yc5m Join Club Equus: https://vist.ly/4yc5g #SaddlersCreekWines #BluegrassWines #HunterValley #HunterValleyWines #FamilyWinery
videoVisit Saddler's
We look forward to welcoming you to Saddler's #Huntervalley #nswwine
videoBluegrass Sparkling Cabernet is back
Our Bluegrass Sparkling Cabernet is back in stock. Our winemaker Brett is calling it the most versatile wine in the range. We're calling it the sparkling for people who actually love red wine. The 2023 Bluegrass Sparkling Cabernet is lush, fruit forward. It goes with everything. Aussie BBQ, Chinese takeaway, char siu pork, or just a Tuesday night at home. One rule. Serve it cold. Sub 4 degrees. Now tasting at Cellar Door and available in our online shop
videoSparkling Red that goes with food
Our Bluegrass Sparkling Cabernet is back in stock. It's the sparkling for people who love red wine. The 2023 Bluegrass Sparkling Cabernet is lush, fruit forward. It goes with everything. Aussie BBQ, Chinese takeaway, char siu pork, or just a Tuesday night at home. One rule. Serve it cold. Sub 4 degrees. Now tasting at Cellar Door and available in our online shop
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 cu
videoBluegrass Sparkling Cabernet is back
Our Bluegrass Sparkling Cabernet is back in stock. Our winemaker Brett is calling it the most versatile wine in the range. We're calling it the sparkling for people who actually love red wine. The 2023 Bluegrass Sparkling Cabernet is lush, fruit forward. It goes with everything. Aussie BBQ, Chinese takeaway, char siu pork, or just a Tuesday night at home. One rule. Serve it cold. Sub 4 degrees. Now tasting at Cellar Door and available in our online shop
videoBluegrass Cabernet is the best is years
The wait is over. If you've recently gone to order our beloved Bluegrass wines, you would have discovered they were sold out. Today, the 2023 new release has arrived and it was worth the wait. Club Equus members, check your email now. You're getting a Bonus Magnum valued at $120* with the new release dozen. Big, generous and unapologetically bold reds. Our winemakers at their best and a vintage we're genuinely proud of. Head Winemaker Brett Woodward is calling the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon one of the best in years. A cooler, longer ripening season gave this vintage everything you want from a traditional Australian Cabernet. Big black and blue fruits. Crushed menthol. Rich, vibrant and fresh all at once. Sourced from the Follett Family Vineyards in Langhorne Creek. Two single blocks: Gum Tree and 44R. Picked in the cool of the evening. Long, slow skin contact before ferment. 18 months in predominantly American oak with around 20% new. A wine with serious depth, fine tannin structure