Surrounded by some ninety acres of vineyard nestled in the rolling hills of the Mudgee district of New South Wales, lies the Simon Gilbert Winery.
During the 1990’s Simon Gilbert, a fifth generation winemaker, came to the Mudgee district to make wines that would reflect the subtlety and depth of character associated with grapes grown under cooler conditions. Having demonstrated the potential of the region for producing wines of the highest quality and in line with his vision he set about building a new winery in 1999. Incorporating state-of-the-art winemaking technologies, the winery was completed in 2000.
Today, under the guidance of a professional management team and the wine-making leadership of Andrew Ewart, a graduate of the University of California Davis and one of Australia’s leading winemakers, the Simon Gilbert winery produces premium and super-premium wines. Drawing on a rich academic and practical wine-making background spanning some thirty years and three continents, Andrew guides his team to focus on sourcing fruit from the wineries own private vineyards and those of a select few viticulturalists from the Mudgee and Orange districts, to produce wines that capture the essence of the cool climate growing conditions and ideal soil structures of these unique New South Wales regions.
The playing cards featured on the wines were used by Joseph Gilbert, the first in a line of Gilbert family winemakers, to educate and entertain his children in the late 1800s. These precious cards now form part of the collection of the State Library in South Australia.
Simon Gilbert Chardonnay
This Chardonnay has distinctive stone fruit and melon aromas set against a backdrop of cashew nut and vanillin from the premium oak used. It has a round and full flavor, enhanced by oak, and a balanced, long finish.
The wine will pair well with seafood, cold cuts, salads, fish and cream based pasta sauces.
This fine wine can be enjoyed immediately or will continue to improve with careful cellaring for up to three years.
Vintage: 2005
Alcohol: 12.5%
UPC #: 876133000114
Simon Gilbert Verdelho
This Verdelho is vibrant and aromatic, with tropical fruit overtones. It is full, round and flavorsome, and is balanced by a refreshing crisp finish.
The wine will pair well with mild Indian curry, spicy Asian & Mexican foods, chicken and fish dishes, and delicate-flavored cheeses.
This fine wine can be enjoyed immediately or will continue to improve with careful cellaring for up to two years.
Vintage: 2006
Alcohol: 13.5%
UPC #: 876133000152
Simon Gilbert Cabernet Sauvignon
Crimson in color, this fine wine displays lifted elegant berry fruit characteristics and a rich flavor of red currant and blackberry, balanced by a soft tannin and subtle oak finish.
The wine will pair well with roasted and grilled red meat dishes, and cheese.
Enjoy this wine immediately or cellar for up to three years.
Vintage: 2004
Alcohol: 14%
UPC #: 876133000138
Awards & Ratings:
* Winestate Mudgee, South Central & ACT Tasting – 4 stars
Simon Gilbert Shiraz
Vibrant red in color, with purple hues and a black cherry and ripe berry aroma. This wine is medium bodied with a wild berry fruit, spice and pepper flavor, balanced by a soft long tannin finish.
This wine will pair well with cheese, grilled and roasted meats, stews and hearty pasta dishes.
Enjoy this wine immediately or cellar for up to three years.
Vintage: 2003
Alcohol: 14.0%
UPC #: 876133000107
Awards & Ratings:
* Winestate Mudgee, South Central & ACT Tasting – 4 stars
Simon Gilbert Rustico Australiano
Rustico is our celebration of the Italian accent in our vineyards. This eminently enjoyable wine has been crafted as a blend of Italian grape varieties rounded with a light influence of premium red fruit traditionally associated with Australian winemaking. This is Australian wine for Italian moments!
Rustico is mid red in color with bright purple hues. It displays lifted mulberry aroma with a background of black pepper spice and nutmeg. The palate has a mosaic of forest floor and black cherry flavor with firm tannin and a lingering finish.
This wine will pair well with braised and barbecued meats, hearty pastas and pizza. If the food smacks of the Mediterranean, this wine will go with it!
Enjoy this wine immediately or cellar for the next 18 months.
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