Wine Varieties and Vintages

Fresh floral and citrus flavours on the nose, with a backbone of crisp acidity - combine to make this another stunning Puddleduck Riesling vintage. This dry Riesling wine will happily cellar if cared for properly for years to come, or if you prefer, drink it now while young and fresh.
Enjoy this wine with fish and seafood, particularly oysters or whilst cooking dinner!

Lively and crisp are words that come to mind when looking at our latest Chardonnay. Six months in French oak barriques impart a delicate hint of vanilla, while fresh fruit flavours of white peach and nectarine combine for a long lingering finish. Great with a wide range of foods.

A delicate food friendly style combining gooseberry and tropical fruits with a citrussy tingle on the finish. Ideal to partner with dishes containing asparagus, chicken, fish and seafood, and lemon flavoured dishes, or pasta served with a light cream or seafood sauce.

A beautiful nose of strawberry complimented by a crisp clean finish - Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes this wine spent 12 hours in contact with the skins picking up both colour and flavour. Serve chilled on a lovely warm afternoon with a simple alfresco meal or picnic.

Yes Bazil has been at it again and this time produced a great wine for the sweet tooths. For those of you that remember the Magaluff Sweet Riesling this is very similar. It has a lovely nose of apricot and lime with sweetness and yet a crisp clean finish. Ideal to team up with curries and Thai food or any thing with a touch of spiciness.

This fine-feathered Puddleduck Muddleduck has been hand-crafted from 100% Merlot grapes nurtured and grown in the Coal River Valley.

Fermented in this bottle and on lees for 14 months, using traditional methods, our sparkling merlot also spent a few months in French Oak barriques to add extra complexity.
Sweet spice mixed with luscious mulberry aromas and a clean finish creates a lovely refreshing wine particularly suited to compliment meats such as chicken, turkey, ham and pork. Perfect for Christmas Dinner or Boxing Day left-overs perhaps?

Our best yet. Darren did a fair bit of work in the vineyard for this one by lowering fruiting levels to 4 1/2 tonnes per hectare. It is robust with intense colour and flavour. It has beautiful summer berry flavours with a subtle hint of meatiness from some new clones of pinot Darren has selected in recent years. Enjoy this wine with foods such as dishes with mushrooms, poultry, (duck in particular) pasta and lighter red meats such as pork. Cellar for up to 8 years if you wish.

This fruit driven Cabernet Sauvignon was produced from fruit sourced further inland on a site perfect for ripening this variety in the Coal River Valley.
Big silky tannins from 14 months spent in French oak barriques, a heady mix of spice and sweet fruit flavours mingle to create a sophisticated and complex wine. Although youthful at the moment this wine will age beautifully over the next 5-8 years.

This is a special vintage dedicated to a dear friend who lost her battle with breast cancer - $5 per bottle sold will be donated to breast cancer research as per Deb's request.

Taking over 2 years to create, our sparkling is made in the Traditional Method meaning it is fermented in the bottle it ends up in. Tiny fine bead (bubbles), just a hint of colour from its predominant Pinot /Chardonnay blend, and a great nose of citrus. Almost astringent on the palate, so refreshing, crisp and clean. It is perfect for those special occasions and "just because" moments. Enjoy as a starting wine for a special occasion.

NEXT RELEASE MAY 2010

Yet another first! Made from the juice of unripe grapes this fabulous product is generally used where lemon juice or vinegar is required. In particular salad dressings, marinades, poaching, deglazing pans, etc - however it doesn't have such an acidic bite. Being completely non alcoholic we have discovered another fantastic use for it. AFD's (Alcohol Free Days) put a nip over ice and top up with soda. Absolutely fabulous - great for anyone wanting to still feel a bit "naughty" i.e. having something alcoholic when actually you are not.
For more great verjuice ideas visit the Queen of Verjuice (Maggie Beer) at www.maggiebeer.com.au