Vale Creek

If you think the names sound good, wait till you try our wines! Our current range is outlined below. If you'd like to place an order simply click here to download an order form. Enjoy!

	Vermentino 2007 Since its recent introduction to Australia, Vermentino has quickly established itself. In Italy, where it is grown on Sardinia and in coastal Liguria and Tuscany, it has enjoyed resurgence. The grapes for this wine, from southern NSW, have been vinifed without oak to reveal their unique floral fragrance, reminiscent of cut grass. With a generous fruity flavour and a crisp acidity, it should be enjoyed as a bright young wine with seafood, lighter meats or cheese.
	Moscato 2007 Now widely planted in Italy in various forms, this wine was vinified from Moscato Giallo (Yellow Moscato). The fermention, in stainless steel, was stopped midway through by chilling, to create a relatively low alcohol wine with retained sugars. This results in an aromatic, floral, fruity wine which is pleasantly sweet. It is best enjoyed when young and fresh, served chilled with desserts, or simply as an aperitivo.
	Rosato 2007 This bright young wine was produced from partial maceration of Sangiovese grapes in a process known in Italy as salasso. It was fermented and stabilised in stainless steel and filtered once before an early bottling to retain its fruity freshness and vibrancy. It should be enjoyed in its youth, served chilled. It is ideally suited to summer drinking, or at any time to accompany spicy dishes.
	Sangiovese 2006 Sangiovese is Italy’s most widely planted grape, but is best known for the production of Tuscany’s famous Chianti. This wine has pleasant aromas of fruit and herbs with floral overtones. It is medium bodied with just a hint of French oak and with cherry and raspberry evident on the palate. Its acid structure and balanced tannins make it an ideal companion for most Mediterranean dishes, antipasto or pasta.
	Barbera 2006 Barbera is the dominant red grape variety of Piedmont in Italy’s north-west. Our medium-bodied wine reflects the grapes varietal characteristics with earthy, sour cherry aromas and a touch of spice. It has a clean and fresh flavour with berry and fruit softened by limited oak contact. Tannins and acid are balanced to make this wine perfect with Mediterranean meat dishes, pasta or cheese. It may be enjoyed now or after short-term cellaring.
	Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Our version of the famed wine of Bordeaux has undergone a closed tank fermentation followed by a secondary fermentation in French and American oak hogsheads. It has developed aromas of red currant and cedar spice. With a pleasant plummy flavour and soft tannins this wine will mature further in the bottle. Roast lamb comes to mind as a food match.
	Three Cobbers Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2004 Folie a’ trios: madness involving three people which is the sharing of delusional ideas and/or abnormal behaviours by three people who are in close association. The Cobbers were first touched by madness in their separate but similar romantic ideas of a bucolic life growing grapes and making wine. As reality set in with the rigors of cool climate viticulture, the labour-intensive nature of high quality grape growing and the required perfectionism in winemaking, the madness shifted to a cooperative approach which helped us all see the humorous side of our predicaments. In this good humour and camaraderie the Cobbers came together with their separate vineyards and skills to produce this wine. We hope you will enjoy our efforts with a cobber or two.
	Three Cobbers Shiraz 2004 Folie a’ trios: madness involving three people which is the sharing of delusional ideas and/or abnormal behaviours by three people who are in close association. The Cobbers were first touched by madness in their separate but similar romantic ideas of a bucolic life growing grapes and making wine. As reality set in with the rigors of cool climate viticulture, the labour-intensive nature of high quality grape growing and the required perfectionism in winemaking, the madness shifted to a cooperative approach which helped us all see the humorous side of our predicaments. In this good humour and camaraderie the Cobbers came together with their separate vineyards and skills to produce this wine. We hope you will enjoy our efforts with a cobber or two.