2026 Botrytis Semillon

Single Vineyard Range

Ewen Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

Variety:   Chardonnay 100%

Vineyard: Ewen Vineyard

Region:    Broke-Fordwich, Hunter Valley

Tasting Note

This vineyard is owned and farmed by Stewart and Liz Ewen. Sited close to the base of the Brokenback range in the Broke-Fordwich subregion, planted to the high quality Chardonnay clone P58. The well drained alluvial soils are sheltered from afternoon Western heat by the lee of the mountains.

A powerful aromatic mélange of orchard fruits from a warm vintage highlighting nectarine through citrus and green melon, to the reductive undercurrent aromas of gun-flint and oyster-shell. Subtle aromas of barrel spice give a quieter aromatic undertow, with warm brown-spice and notes of nougat and almond.

The palate is long and plush with ripe stone-fruit, apple, and melon fruits combining with notes of pastry, cashew and butterscotch. Dynamic elements of flint and mineral give savoury brightness with exotic and appetising flair.

This young and expressive Chardonnay is an outstanding example ready for enjoyment now but will age superbly if you have the patience.

Drink Now to 2035

88 dozen made

91 points The Real Review, 94pts Halliday Wine Companion

Technical Data

Alcohol: 12.8%
pH:         3.30
TA:          6.5

2025 PERDIEM 'Recolo' Rose

Variety:   Cabernet, Merlot, Semillon
Region:   Hunter Valley

Tasting Notes

Recolo ( Verb - latin) : 'I remember'

This fresh, inviting Rosé is worth remembering. First, there are the aromas, like crushed raspberries and rosewater; the flavours that follow are racy blood orange zest, cherry, pomegranate and watermelon. To finish there's a bead of red-grape texture and crunchy pink lady apple, enough to remind you that you're drinking a crisp, dry Rosé. 

Pop in the fridge or ice bucket immediately and serve chilled. Drink tonight with good food and company.

Drink: Now.
Food Match: Chicken, pork belly, and salads.

Technical Data

Alcohol: 12.5%
pH: 3.3

The Family Collection

2024 The Kester Shiraz

Variety:     Shiraz (99%) Viognier (1%)
Region:     Hunter Valley

Tasting Notes

Dense crimson purple in colour.

Beautiful aromas sit at the top of the glass- fresh and concentrated black cherry with notes of raspberry liquorice-strap, and flower/bark/herb elements, all combining and building equally. Supporting notes of anise and fresh white pepper give natural lift and engagement with plush and deeper oak-spice notes of fine vanilla and roasted coffee.

The fruit power is slightly richer than the 2023 Kester, but the same fruit expression and style rings true for our flagship wine.

Luxurious flavour plushness is evident already with a deep black-fruit depth of cherry and plum. This is underpinned by superb barrel-spice integration, with super-fine tannins delivering deluxe notes of fine vanilla, and the warmth and subtle sweetness of gingerbread, ground cassia, chai, and cardamom.

The 2024 has opulent fruit volume with a fresh vibrant structure, perfectly balanced now, yet also ideal for the cellar.

Decant and drink now or cellar for 15 years, either way this is superb.

Drink: Now to 2040+

Halliday Wine Companion 96 points

Technical Data

Alcohol: 14.1%
pH: 3.48

2026 PERDIEM 'Pario' Pinot Gris

Variety:   100% Pinot Gris
Region:   Premium vineyard areas in New South Wales Australia

Tasting Notes

Pario ( Verb - Latin): ‘Bring forth’

The true varietal characters of musk and green apple offer bright, refreshing aromas lifting out of the glass. Nutty spice and the waxy textures of macadamia and barley carry through on the palate with the fruit flavours of white peach, pear and lime zest. A lovely balance of fruit and exotic spice that complements a wide variety of foods and appeals instantly. 

Pop it in the fridge or ice bucket immediately, and serve chilled.

Drink: Now.
Food Match: Most foods.

Technical Data

Alcohol: 12.4%
pH: 3.3