White

FIELD OF MARS - Single Vineyard Range                            

Field of Mars Chardonnay Block 6 2015

Variety:   100% Chardonnay

Region:     Pokolbin, Hunter Valley

Vineyard:  Keith Tulloch Field of Mars Vineyard

Vine Age:  Vines planted in 1968

Tasting Note                                              

Close planted in 1968, this dry farmed Chardonnay vineyard is a rarity, particularly planted with ‘Busby clone P58’, recognised amongst the strongest Chardonnay clones. This small 0.25 hectare plot is a very special resource, as it produces incredibly intense fruit character each vintage whilst retaining a lithe, delicate balance. Our vines are grown in the same deep sand as the Semillon 2a, and I’m sure that is key to this wine’s inherent quality. This wine proves again that country that is perfect of growing exceptional Hunter Semillon is also perfect for outstanding Chardonnay. The fine sands of Block 6 are ideal for both, generating beautiful fruit balance with the key chemistry for world-class greatness.                                                    

Colour: Positive hue, bright straw green and yellow.

Aroma: Fine fruit perfumes reveal crunchy white-peach and nectarine with vibrant brightness. This 2015 Chardonnay was whole-bunch pressed to give pure elegant length.

Palate: The palate sits in wonderful fruit unison; ripe stone-fruit commanding throughout, threaded with the luxurious satiny softness of brown fig and canary / honeydew melon, all held in poise by youthful stalky astringency.

The best of deluxe French oak is intricately woven into the aroma too, with fine vanilla perfumes melding into the fruit, recurring on the palate with such sheer softness that it could be fresh fruits flecked with honey.

Cellaring potential: Keep it if you can, best drinking between 7 – 12 years.

128 dozen made

94 points James Halliday                                                                                                        

Technical Data

Alcohol: 13.3%

pH:         3.11

TA:          7.5

FIELD OF MARS - Single Vineyard Range                            

Field of Mars Semillon Block 2a 2015

Variety:   100% Semillon

Region:    Pokolbin, Hunter Valley

Vineyard: Keith Tulloch Field of Mars Vineyard

Vine age: Vines planted in 1968

Tasting Note 

The tiny 0.25 hectare Block 2a vineyard planted in 1968, is a special site with the deepest drifts of fine white river-sand, which inherently generates the purest expression of Semillon. This little “island of vines” – surrounded on three sides by meandering dry-stream-beds – consistently produces the finest elements of classic structure and balance, and that magical combination of delicacy and extreme length. The Vintage 2015 generated very special whites with exceptional finesse, combining a striking clarity of fruit energy with fine, delicate litheness.

Colour: Pale, crystal clear straw green.

Aroma: The white-sand of the Field of Mars Block 2a delivers Semillon fruit with extraordinary focus, centred on the hallmark aromatic intensity of lime juice and lemon zest, and here it is wonderfully supported by ripples of crunchy grapefruit and lime-shred marmalade.

Palate: On the palate, the yellow-citrus purity is sovereign, and it bestows sublime lustrous quality with effortless grace, pushing out to a long fine finish which persists with the precise tangy freshness. Delicious hints of mineral and chalk stay on the palate along with an exquisite lift of white fig and pineapple.

Cellaring potential: The 2015 Field of Mars Semillon is flawless, showing the pedigreed line with all of the traits for great cellaring beyond 15 years.

123 dozen made

94 points James Halliday                  

Technical Data

Alcohol:  10.6%

pH           3.03

TA           7.4

2017 Hunter Valley Botrytis Semillon

Variety:  100% Semillon
Region:  Hunter Valley
Vine Age:  40+ years old

Vineyard:  Bainton Vineyard

Tasting Notes

Showing sumptuous colour in the glass, with bright golden-yellow plus flashes of luminous green.

Aromatically, this delicious dessert style wine reveals pure waves of tropical fruit, lifted with zesty freshness of cumquat and orange peel, its candied richness mixing with warmer, deeper scents of honeysuckle and nectare.

Flavours are intense, coating the tongue with the lush super-ripe sweetness of pineapple, tangerine, apricot, orange, and golden nectarine, all drizzled with macadamia, honey and vanilla. French oak has contributed extra elements of silky flavour softness and sweeter oak mouth feel, accentuating the beautiful hints of creme brulee and toffee onto the finish.

At this young stage the palate finishes with bright zest and acidity, giving the wine's lusciousness an elegance and refined freshness. Over time, the palate will develop depth and richness, building to an incredibly complex fruit-and-toffee power over 5 - 9 years.

Drink: Delicious now to 2026. 
Food Match: Cream blue cheese, creme brulee.

Technical Data

Alcohol: 10.0%
pH: 3.71

Winemakers Selection Range

2018 Hunter Valley Epogee

Variety: 40% Roussanne | 30% Viognier |30% Marsanne  
Region: Hunter Valley 

Vineyard : Keith Tulloch Estate, 688 Vineyard

Vine Age : 15 - 50 years

Tasting Notes

Epogee is a 100% Hunter blend; the titan in our white wine line-up. The colour shows bright straw green, with a deeper core of yellow. Bold aromatic signatures: powerful golden peach and ripe nectarine at its core, with musk, yellow jasmine, white honey and pear all combining with a rich perfumed harmony.

The palate is all about plushness, velvet depth and texture; Viognier (30%) delivers a luxurious layer of golden fruit silkiness. Finer waxy texture, pear and yellow fruit boldness are  signatures of Marsanne (30%) and significantly Roussanne (40%) delivers cashew-like creaminess to the finish. A beautiful and natural culmination of fruit umami and barrel fermentation.

Drink: Now to 2023
Food Match: Gnocchi, pasta, or seafood

Technical Data

Alcohol: 13%
pH: 3.21

2018 Hunter Valley Chardonnay

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

Vineyard : 688 Vineyard

Tasting Notes

A fine bright colour showing exceptional green hue and freshness. Aromatically, the notes are vibrant with great fruit drive, white fig perfumes mix with nectarine, pineapple and yellow melon. Beautiful elements of deluxe French oak support and deepen the bouquet, with delicate vanilla spiciness adding warmth and softness.

The palate glides with the wonderful harmony of primary and malolactic barrel fermentation; the mouth feel is yoghurt-like and glossy, with superb texture and persistence. Melon and fig flavours predominate, yet nectarine and pineapple brightness provides lift and focus onto a long finish.
Drink: Now to 2026.
Food Match: Shellfish, poultry dishes, and soft cheeses.

Technical Data

Alcohol: 13.0%
pH: 3.26

2018 Hunter Valley Semillon

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

Vineyard : Keith Tulloch Estate

Tasting Notes

A classic Semillon pure and fine, with bright green straw colour highlights. Aromas are zesty and intense, brimming with lemonade, lemongrass, ripe lime and soft orange grapefruit. Delicate floral hints of green-clover flower build nuanced complexity. The flavours are precise and detailed, showing primary juicy lemon brightness with satiny length, finishing with a slight pithy tang and crunchy, energetically fresh persistence.

There is a great cellaring future ahead. Beautiful harmony will begin to develop within 1-2 years, while 5 to 10 years will elevate this regal youngster into a classic Hunter Semillon.

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

Technical Data

Alcohol: 11%
pH: 2.93

Single Vineyard Range

2018 Latara Vineyard Semillon                                           

Variety:      100% Semillon 

Vineyard:    Keith Tulloch Latara Vineyard

Region:       Pokolbin, Hunter Valley

Vine age:    Vines planted in 1978

Tasting Notes

This single vineyard on Deasys Road, Pokolbin was established in 1978 on volcanic, clay and limestone soils. The site has a gentle rise with a Western aspect, providing plentiful sunlight for consistently outstanding fruit. This vineyard was purchased by Keith Tulloch Wine in 2017, and the first vintage of Latara Semillon was hand-picked, destemmed and then pressed in late January of 2018, before fermentation in a stainless steel tank.

Aromatically the wine has signature Semillon perfumes of lemongrass, lime and wet stone. On the palate, chalky, zesty intensity is layered with the bold flavour of lemon, green apple and sherbert, finishing with a softness and length of white melon and lime.

The vineyard has natural grace and power, a site simply demanding a single vineyard release such as this wine. 

Drink: Now - 2030.

165 dozen made.

Technical Data

Alcohol  11%

pH          2.82

TA          7.7

Single Vineyard Range

2018 McKelvey Vineyard Chardonnay

Variety:     100% Chardonnay       

Vineyard:  McKelvey Vineyard

Region:     Pokolbin, Hunter Valley               

Vine age:  Vines planted in 1998                                                 

Tasting Note

The soils are rich red-brown clay loam overlying a base of powdery limestone, on a gentle hillside with a north to north-west aspect.

Chardonnay clone I10V5 consistently produces ultra-bright ripe fruit showing strong aromas of white flowers, vanilla wafer and ripe peach through to the core flavours of white chocolate and peaches, cashew butter and honeydew melon with a vibrant citrus acidity.

This Chardonnay fruit was hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed and then barrel fermented in deluxe oak giving creamy softness, building layers of class and style throughout. The wine was left sur-lees for 7 months, retaining the pure primary fruit expression.

Drink: Now - 2026. 

180 dozen made.

Food Match: Classic slow roast chicken, soft cheeses.

93 points Gary Walsh 

Technical Data

Alcohol: 14%
pH:         3.11

TA:          6.9        

2018 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: 12.5%
pH: 3.33

2018 PERDIEM 'Sitio' Semillon

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

Vineyard :   Keith Tulloch Estate

Tasting Note

Sitio ( Verb - Latin): 'I'm thirsty'

This snappy, bright Semillon is the perfect refreshment. We make this wine in a way that emphasises Semillon's most tantalising aromas and flavours. On the nose, its a melange of crushed pear, pineapple, lime and meringue. The palate springs out of the glass with tang and flavour, just a hint of Campari-like sherbert with lemon-lime, guava, green apple and lychee.

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

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

Technical Data

Alcohol: 10.1
pH: 2.99