Just as the hot weather finally arrives, we have released our driest Verdelho yet. With weather conditions for the 2017 vintage being cooler than normal, this Verdelho is displaying all of the characteristics of a cool climate white wine. Dry, crisp, but with the signature fruitiness of a Verdelho and perfect acid balance. This is one to drink now or age for 15 years where it will become smoother, richer and more complex. 

Verdelho is traditionally known for its production of the fortified Madeira style, which is known to be one of the longest living wines in the world.

Since our first release in 1983, we recognised its potential as a dry white of enormous character. The use of extended lees contact without oak gives our Verdelho greater texture and complexity.

A classic style that has become our trademark.

New Release!

Zabava is a Croatian word meaning fun and entertaining. Our first light red style reflects this perfectly

This is our second vintage of this style and the flavours are more complex. This Shiraz and Grenache blend is deep crimson in colour with attractive flavours of fresh cherry and lifted, spicy fruit. A touch of sweetness and a refreshing natural spritz make this the ideal light red for a hot summer's day. 

This unique red style is best enjoyed in a sparkling flute glass and always served chilled for any occasion.

BACK IN STOCK!

When I began in 1977 my father had already set aside ten barrels of Tawny from the late 1950’s through to the 1970’s. Five decades on, this Rare Tawny is the result.

Building on a Shiraz base, I used Grenache and a touch of Verdelho (as a madeira style), then matured in old brandy casks, this Rare Tawny displays richness and concentration, but also the complexity and texture so crucial to this unique style. Rich, concentrated and nutty, finishing medium dry rather than sweet like a liqueur.

It is produced entirely from Swan Valley fruit and each bottling represents a blend number and is signed to confirm the date of bottling. This is our most complex wine and our first Tawny.

2018 Winestate Magazine Best of the West- 4 stars

2016 Singapore Airlines Swan Valley Wine Show- Gold.

2016 Huon Hooke- Silver Ribbon with 93 points

2015 International Wine and Spirit Competition, London- Gold.

2015 Singapore Airlines Swan Valley Wine Show- Gold.

2014 Qantas Wine Show of WA, Mount Barker- Silver.

2014 Singapore Airlines Swan Valley Wine Show- Gold.

IN STOCK!

What we’ve made for over 50 years- our famous Peter's Ruby.

A Shiraz and Grenache blend that is light and fruity, four years old and made in the Ruby port style. Perfect for filling your oak barrel.

PLEASE NOTE

We are unable to ship single bottles. The Peter's Ruby is only available for shipping in cases of 6 bottles (equivalent to 12 standard bottles). They can be bought individually in the cellar door.

This product is not eligible for any discounts.

The youngest of our liqueur range made from Verdelho grown on our Swan Valley Vineyard. 

The fruit is handpicked at the semi-raisin stage to help give the finished wine greater texture. Matured in old brandy casks for 5 years, retaining the youthful characteristics of a apricot and honey, all flowing onto a luscious palate. All the trademark characteristics of this classic variety displayed in a liqueur.

Produced from semi-raisin Swan Valley Semillon. Hand picked at 21 degrees Baumé.

This sweet white table wine is one of the world's more unique wine styles. Respected for its fragrance and luscious palate.

Ideally suited as an after dinner wine with lighter desserts or cheeses.

This beautiful sweet white will continue to improve in the bottle, developing a rich honey character over the years.

We have purchased this fruit for 55 years from a vineyard planted in 1900, where my father as a 14 year old spent time pruning these vines. 

This 2007 vintage is our greatest wine made over that 55 year period, with bottles individually numbered and comes in an individually crafted wooden box.

2015 Singapore Airlines Swan Valley Wine - Gold, Best Fortified Wine and Best Wine of the Show

2014 Singapore Airlines Swan Valley Wine Show- Gold.

This is the last ever bottling of this outstanding wine.

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It was 1979 when my Father and I decided on creating a blended Liqueur Muscat, utilizing the finest vintages of Brown Muscat and drawing off a small percentage of his 1961. This is where the Solero began. I never thought for a moment it would be 25 years later before the final blend would be made and the first bottle sold.

It was a moment to cherish in more ways than one. To see first hand how the ‘rose-water’ aromatics of the young wines with 30 years of blending become concentrated, dark and incredibly complex.

Each bottling is identified as a separate blend number and personally signed and dated to confirm these details.

The techniques used by my late Grandfather and Father, of drying the fruit after harvest, and mincing the raisins, are still used. No modern technology is of any benefit whatsoever.

The palate is incredibly rich, luscious and concentrated, though always with a degree of freshness and overall balance.

2014 Singapore Airlines Swan Valley Wine Show- Silver.

2007 ANZ Wine Industry Awards-  Best W.A. Wine from all Wine Shows.

Produced predominantly from Shiraz and Grenache, these varieties are hand picked at the raisin stage then matured in old oak casks where the Solero system is carried out; a traditional technique which involves a blending of the finest vintages dating back to 1979 to create a fortified wine of great character, with an average age of 10 years.

A rich, luscious after-dinner liqueur, displaying complex flavours of dark chocolate, liquorice and raisins with a silky smooth finish.

Truly reflecting time and tradition.

2014 Singapore Airlines Swan Valley Wine Show- Silver.

If there was one word that summed up the art of fortified wine it would have to be ‘blending’. In this case, the blending of varieties and the blending of individual vintages from 1969.

This White Liqueur is a blend of Pedro Ximenes and Verdelho picked at the semi-raisin stage.

The 3 varieties are hand picked and processed separately and allowed to clarify for 12 months prior to blending and ageing in small old oak casks. Ageing this style medium term creates these unique aged nutty aromas, with layers of raisin and light toffee.

Achieving freshness and balance is the key to any wine. These aged after-dinner liqueurs are no exception. Flavours of honey, caramel and raisin fill the palate, finishing rich and smooth.

2018 IWSC - Gold

2016 Singapore Airlines Swan Valley Wine Show- Gold, Best Fortified Wine, Wine of the Show.

2015 Singapore Airlines Swan Valley Wine Show- Gold.