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The Wootton vineyard plantings began in 1988. Varieties grown have been selected carefully as those able to tolerate the harsh summer conditions of the region. Our fruit is hand picked and winemaking is done with minimal chemical additives applied by Steve Attkins & David Hooke, the winemakers.
Typically the whites are harvested late January and the reds early March. Reds are fermented in traditional open fermenters and hand plunged regularly for approx 2 week prior to filtering in preparation for tank storage in stainless steel. When oak characters are desired French oak is preferred.
Another light refreshing wine with light citrus fruit flavours nicely balanced with clean acid finish.
This wine is made from fruit from another privately owned upper Hunter vineyard blended with fruit from the Wootton vineyard.
A great match with roast chicken, veal steaks and lots of vegies
A favourite of many this light sweet wine is very easy on the pallet. A sweet blend of white wine that is delicious on its own and compliments spicy Thai dishes particularly well.
This is a blend of fruit that didn’t make it to the varietal wines as demanded by many of our customers.
Lively, fruity and fresh with light citrus zest this is a great drinking wine. Lovely floral aromas distinctive of a Verdelho.
This wine is made from a blend of both Wootton and Upper Hunter fruit. Hand picked, stored in stainless steel and bottled under stelvin.
A very versatile food wine - I havent found anything that doesn’t go with Verdelho yet! Pork works exceptionally well for us.
Made from Shiraz, this Rose is light and refreshing with a touch of cherry. This very drinkable wine is being enjoyed by us with cheeses, seafood and white meat dishes.
A favourite of many of our customers – this Merlot has mouth filling fruit complemented by a little time in french oak barrels. This is drinking well now and will continue to develop if it is cellared for a few more years. Great with a selection of cheeses & olives and a luscious wine for those slow cooked winter comfort foods
Fruity, easy drinking wine made with a blend of Wootton & Hunter fruit. Mixed berries and typical peppery shiraz without being overpowering. Great with lamb and enjoyed by us with lasagna, spaghetti bolognaise and Great Lakes Angus steak!
A light sweet late picked Semillon dessert wine. An uncomplicated dessert wine this goes exceptionally well with fruit based desserts or alternatively with a big blue cheese!
This has been described as “liquid caramel”. Nice warmth yet not too rich and heavy as some ports can be. Surprisingly and scarily drinkable – it walks out the door by the truckload…so something works here!
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