White

Variety: 40% Marsanne | 38% Viognier | 22% Roussanne
Region: Hunter Valley | Hilltops

Tasting Notes

Epogée has a charming aromatic signature - rich musk and jasmine perfumes fill the glass from the first to the last moment, with bold nectarine/golden peach juiciness at its core. The palate is all about plushness and texture, with this riot of ripe fruits combining to create strong velvet depth, and deliciously soft bees-waxy mouthfeel. The extra dominance of Marsanne and Roussanne in the blend delivers macadamia-like creaminess, and fine French oak bookmarks everything with seamless complexity. One year of bottle age is highly recommended to allow Epogée to show it's true magic.

Drink: 2018 to 2022
Food Match: Gnocchi, pasta, or seafood

Technical Data

Alcohol: 13%
pH: 3.21

Variety:  100% Chardonnay
Region:  Hunter Valley
Vine Age:  20+ years old

Tasting Notes

Fruit aromas of white stone fruit, yellow melon and fig, with detailed elements of  winemaking complexity interwoven to generate much more richness of perfume and textural softness and length. Chardonnay signatures remain paramount revealing elements of nectarine, honeydew, and pineapple, all giving crisp energetic line and length. Fine vanilla oak-spices sit beautifully in the background, and sur-lees creaminess, adding beautiful personality and harmony in equal measure.

Drink: Now to 2024.
Food Match: Shellfish, poultry dishes, and soft cheeses.

Technical Data

Alcohol: 13.0%
pH: 3.31

Variety:  100% Semillon
Region:  Hunter Valley
Vine Age:  Planted on own roots in 1968

Tasting Notes

The elemental purity of this Semillon is drawn from our 50 year old estate vines on Hermitage Road. It beams with sensational intensity of lime and lemon, plus fine delicate perfumes and flavours of fresh cut lemongrass, white-flower, guava, and fejoa giving citrus-zest energy. Classically refined flavours, combining with a powder-like silkiness and wonderful length, define its pedigree and potential.

Drink: Now to 2028.
Food Match: Fresh oysters, and prawns.

Technical Data

Alcohol: 10.5%
pH: 3.00

Variety: 100% Marsanne
Region: Hunter Valley
Vine Age: Planted on own roots in 1968

Tasting Notes

The colour of this Marsanne is electric - a strong straw hue with flecks of green as it catches the light. The nose has delicate white flowers, candle wax, cantaloupe and honeyed fresh-cut apple. The palate has wonderful depth and flavour, yellow and white stone fruits intertwined with the plush, creamy autolysis of sur-lees oak ageing. The focus and energy of the wine is outstanding, the peach, honeydew melon, apricot and white mushroom flavours layer around a beam of lemon curd and bright, white stone-fruit that holds in the mouth impressively with silken texture. 60 dozen made. Hand bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Drink: Now to 2028.
Food Match: Serve with soft cheese.

Technical Data

Alcohol: 12.2%
pH: 3.15

Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Hunter Valley
Vineyard: McKelvey Vineyard
Vine Age: Planted in 1998

Please note: this wine is due for release on the 1st of April, and will be available for shipping from the 4th of April 2018.

Tasting Notes

This is the our first release of Chardonnay from this fantastic hillside vineyard on Deasys Road, Pokolbin. The site has North-Westerly sun exposure for late afternoon sun, as well as powdery limestone underneath ‘Terra Rossa’ clay loam soil; the result is flavour, balance and length that marry seamlessly with quality new and one year old French oak. The aromas are bold and potent with expressive nectarine and pineapple, plus musky perfumes of orange blossom enmeshed with leesy/hazelnut richness, well-balanced oak spice and wispy hints of sea-spray. Flavours are silky-soft with powerful citrus fruit that is smooth and vibrant with terrific length, sitting on a leesy cushion of creamy yoghurt and ripe fig flavours. The finish has a touch of subtle wood smoke, fine mandarin and saline dryness. 155 doz made.

Drink: 2019 to 2025.
Food Match: Pan seared scallops, seafood, or poultry.

Technical Data

Alcohol: 13.2%
pH: 3.16

Variety:  100% Semillon
Region:  Hunter Valley
Vine Age:  Planted on own roots in 1968

Tasting Note

Pure Semillon taken in a new direction, retaining grape fruit sweetness shaped by a bright, clean finish. The perfumes lift with the zesty aromas of Tahitian lime blossom, ripe lemons & fresh cut pear. Palate flavours are crisp and refreshing with sweet citrus brightness, ripe fig and nashi pear juiciness, a refreshing gentle acidity with a fine satiny length. Serve chilled. Ideal serving temperature: 6-8 degrees.

Drink: Now.
Food Match: Spicy Asian dishes, semi soft cheese with a fresh fruit plate.

Technical Data

Alcohol: 9.4%
pH: 3.23

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

Tasting Notes

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.

Drink: Now.
Food Match: Most foods.

Technical Data

Alcohol: 12.5%
pH: 3.33

Variety:  100% Semillon
Region:  Hunter Valley
Vineyard: John Tulloch

Tasting Notes

Bright golden yellow, with vibrant green freshness, this delicious dessert-style wine shows beautifully concentrated citrus-fruits, showing the zesty freshness of cumquat and the aromatic fullness of candied clementine, plus hints of apricot, flower-blossom/nectar, and vanilla.
Flavours are velvety and mouth-filling, with lush super-ripe sweetness balanced by bright acidity, giving zesty cumquat-like freshness and length. Eight months in barrel has contributed extra elements of spice, a silky flavour softness and sweeter oak mouth-feel onto the finish. Delightful 'crème brulee' toffee characters will develop into the future, adding more depth, complexity, charm and richness as the wine matures.

Drink: Within 5 – 7 years.
Food Match: Creamy blue cheese, or crème brulee.

Technical Data

Alcohol: 10.5%
pH: 3.33
Residual sugar: 155 g/l