Stunning value Chardy from James Halliday's reigning Winemaker of the Year! Nine months in 25% new French oak and lees stirring in barrel provides texture and structure to cleansing and citrussy fruit.
Congratulations to Liz Silkman on being named James Halliday's Winemaker of the Year!
Naturally, James Halliday rates First Creek Wines as a five red star producer - his highest accolade - and offers the following: ‘The quality of the wines has been consistently exemplary, and there is every reason to believe this will continue in the years to come.’ In a roundabout way, First Creek began when Greg Silkman bought The Tamburlaine winery in 1986, then went on to acquire Allanmere wines before buying up quality land and vineyards. Winemaker Liz has an amazing palate as evidenced by her being awarded dux of the prestigious Len Evans tutorial, which James Halliday describes as the most exclusive wine school in the world. She has also been crowned Winemaker of the Year at the Hunter Valley Legends awards. First Creek have exceptional vineyard resources in the Hunter Valley, Orange and Hilltops regions of NSW.
Region
Hunter Valley, NSW
Most notable for being the first major wine region in Australia, the Hunter Valley had vin ...
Most notable for being the first major wine region in Australia, the Hunter Valley had vines planted as early as 1789. The authorities at the time encouraged wine production, thinking that folks overindulging wine was preferable to filling up on strong spirits. Responsible Drinking back in the 1700s! Read Full Article
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Winery
First Creek Wines
First Creek have exceptional vineyard resources in the Hunter Valley, Orange and Hilltops ...
First Creek have exceptional vineyard resources in the Hunter Valley, Orange and Hilltops regions of NSW. In a roundabout way they began when Greg Silkman bought The Tamburlaine winery in 1986, then went on to acquire Allanmere Wines before buying up even more high quality vineyards. Winemaker Liz has an amazing palate which is evident by her being awarded dux of the prestigious Len Evans tutorial, which James Halliday describes as the most exclusive wine school in the world. She has also been crowned Winemaker of the year at the Hunter Valley Legends awards.
We can very happily vouch for their quality, as does James Halliday. Halliday rates Fir ... Read Full Article
Where would we be eating delicious teriyaki salmon toast with family/friends without a good wine to accompany it. This dish screams drinks and snacks amongst friends and for me, Rosé wine does that too!
Meals like this make us question our carnivorousness... a hearty vego option that is deliciousness personified...
Ingredients
Gnocchi
1 kg (approx) of Nicola Potatoes – washed, but not peeled
1 free range egg
250g (approx) of plain flour
1 pinch of Salt
Mushroom Sauce
100g of Onion
500g of Mushrooms
150g of Butter
2 cloves of Garlic
150 ml of White wine
500ml of Cream
Truffle Pecorino to finish
Sliced chives to garnish
Method
1. Place potatoes in a pot of cold water, bring to the boil and simmer until cooked.
2. Strain potatoes and peel while still hot.
3. With a mouli or potato press mash potatoes on to a bench.
4. Add flour, salt and egg.
5. Mix gently until just combined and dough is slightly springy.
6. Divide dough into 6 and roll into long cigar shapes.
7. Cut into 3 cm lengths – roll on patterned block, grater, or fork.
8. In a large pot of boiling salted water add the gnocchi
First Creek have exceptional vineyard resources in the Hunter Valley, Orange and Hilltops regions of NSW. In a roundabout way they began when Greg Silkman bought The Tamburlaine winery in 1986, then went on to acquire Allanmere Wines before buying up even more high quality vineyards. Winemaker Liz has an amazing palate which is evident by her being awarded dux of the prestigious Len Evans tutorial, which James Halliday describes as the most exclusive wine school in the world. She has also been crowned Winemaker of the year at the Hunter Valley Legends awards.
We can very happily vouch for their quality, as does James Halliday. Halliday rates First Creek Wines as a 5-red star producer, and offers the following… ‘The quality of the wines has been consistently exemplary, and there is every reason to believe this will continue in the years to come.’
Most notable for being the first major wine region in Australia, the Hunter Valley had vines planted as early as 1789. The authorities at the time encouraged wine production, thinking that folks overindulging wine was preferable to filling up on strong spirits. Responsible Drinking back in the 1700s!
We can very happily vouch for their quality, as does James Halliday. Halliday rates First Creek Wines as a 5-red star producer, and offers the following… ‘The quality of the wines has been consistently exemplary, and there is every reason to believe this will continue in the years to come.’
