Capercaillie - Hunter Valley
Alasdair and Trish Sutherland purchased their 33 year old vineyard (formerly Dawson Estate) in 1995. Alasdair, a Hunter Valley veteran of more than 30 years, had a Scottish heritage and this is reflected in the name ‘Capercaillie’. It is a Gaelic name given to the rare and majestic black woodlands grouse, native to the pine forests found scattered through parts of Scotland.
Capercaillie wines are particularly well-made, with generous flavour. Following the example of Brokenwood, its fruit sources are spread across south-eastern Australia.
James Halliday –Wine Companion 2009 Edition
Wine selection
| Rec Retail | ||||
| The “Creel” Semillon | (screwcap) | 19.00 | ||
| ‘Cuillin’ Chardonnay | (screwcap) | 23.00 | ||
| Gewurztraminer Dessert Style(375ml) | (ltd) | (screwcap) | 20.50 | |
| Sparkling Shiraz | (ltd) | 32.00 | ||
| Rose | 19.00 | |||
| Chambourcin | (screwcap) | 23.00 | ||
| ‘Mudgee’ Merlot(April) | (screwcap) | 27.00 | ||
| 'Clan’ - Cabernet Petit Verdot Merlot | (screwcap) | 27.00 | ||
| ‘Ceilidh’ Shiraz | (ltd) | (screwcap) | 27.00 | |
| ‘Ghillie’ Shiraz | (ltd) | (screwcap) | 45.00 |
2008 “Creel”Semillon –
“ 95 points”
James Halliday - The Weekend Aust. Nov 8-9 2008
2006 Ceilidh Shiraz
“... elegant in the mouth ... oak also restrained. Masterly winemaking. Hunter Valley 50%/McLaren Vale 35%/ Barossa 15% ... Rating 94…”
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion 2009 Edition
2005 The Clan
“…elegant, savoury wine … 50% Cabernet Sauvignon (Hilltops, NSW) 30% Petit Verdot (McLaren Vale, SA 20% Merlot (Mudgee, NSW). Screwcap. Rating 91…”
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion 2008 Edition
2005 Ghillie Shiraz
“Highly Recommended…Gold medal”
WINEWISE – August 2006 & 2007
2005 Ghillie Shiraz
Gold
Hunter Valley Wine Show 2007
2005 Ghillie Shiraz
Rating 94
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2008 Edition
Capercaillie
“Lower Hunter Valley …Best wineries of the regions”
5 star red rating James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion 2008 Edition
Trophy - Best Exhibitor 2006 & 2007 Winewise Small Vigneron Awards