Shiraz

Traditionally Mudgee Shiraz grapes are renown for being very earthy in flavour.  The grape is very rich and sweet, a typical warmer climate Australian shiraz, when the grapes are crushed, are fermented in open vats with the wine frequently pumped over the skins, pressed in the old fashioned, hand-operated baskets then into French or American oak barrels for no less than 12 months.

Very few wines can match the richness of the ripe black fruit, the heartiness, and sheer good Australian-ness of a good shiraz.  The greatness of shiraz grapes is the direct effect it has on your senses, you don’t have to really think to enjoy it, it just happens, it will work magic on your tongue.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Australian Cabernet Sauvignon is more approachable then anywhere in the world especially from the warmer regions.  This grape is considered to be an aristocrat of the vine, upright, sturdy, refined and produces small tight bunches.

Mudgee receives enough sunshine to create more mellow tannins and sweeter fruit flavours in the grape skins.

Cabernet grapes do very well as a single varietal wine however it is now tending to be blended with other varieties.  This is either done to soften the cabernet if it’s on the hard side or to add complexity to the finished drink.

Cabernet Sauvignon is complemented by an amazing tradition beef meal. The flavours of both the wine and food work wonders on the palette.