Australia's Iconic Wine

In this episode of Wine Matters, Wendy Laureti discusses the top iconic wines of Australia, with a focus on the Bluegrass wines from Saddler's Creek Wines. Bluegrass is a label that has been a part of the winery's portfolio since 1990. Wendy and her guest, wine marketing expert Deborah Szabo, talk about the different wines in the Bluegrass collection, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, blends, and sparkling Cabernet. They discuss the food and wine pairings that go well with Bluegrass wines, such as duck pancakes, venison, and roast pumpkin. They also highlight the aging potential of Bluegrass wines, with some bottles being aged for 10 years or more. Overall, Bluegrass wines are known for their consistency, deliciousness, and affordability. Wendy and Deborah are tasting the Bluegrass Caberent Sauvignon 2014 Cellar Release alongside the 2021 current release. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Wine Matters and the Love of Wine 01:27 The Iconic Status of Bluegrass Wines 08:39 The History and Region of Bluegrass Wines 10:03 The Signature Style and Blends of Bluegrass Wines 14:19 The Sparkling Cabernet and Affordable Iconic Wines 26:29 Exploring Unique Food Pairings and the Value of Aged Wines 29:15 The Tradition and Consistency of Bluegrass Wines 34:05 Recommendations for Trying Bluegrass Wines and Gift Ideas Saddler's Creek Wines is located in the Hunter Valley and is a family owned boutique winery. Established in 1990, Wendy, Frank Laureti were Club Equus members prior to buying the winery in 2015 along with Frank's brother Serge. The Pokolbin based Cellar Door is open daily with live music and food van every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Mentioned tastings; Bluegrass and Burger Tasting Flight held daily throughout May and June Ribs and Reds Masterclass May and June https://saddlerscreek.com/