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The Vineyards

"Whilst I have always applied a no compromise, attention to detail approach to my winemaking, I truly believe that 90% of the quality lies in the vineyard. The key to great wine is ‘keeping it simple’ to preserve that potential quality from the vine through to the bottle"- Andrew Thomas

THE SEMILLON VINEYARDS

Braemore Vineyard, Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin
The OC Vineyard, Oakey Creek Rd, Pokolbin
Fordwich Hill, Charlton Rd, Broke

BRAEMORE VINEYARD

The Braemore vineyard, planted in 1969, is situated on the sandy alluvial flats of Hermitage Road, Pokolbin. Once an ancient sea floor, Braemore consistently produces Semillon featuring freshness, vibrancy and remarkable longevity. The deep, sandy loam soils are free draining allowing deep root penetration, perfect for Semillon.The vineyard producing wine that has achieved an enviable reputation in recent years as being one of the finest examples of classic Hunter Valley Semillon.

THE SHIRAZ VINEYARDS

Kiss Vineyard, Pokolbin Estate, McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin
Dam Block Vineyard, Pokolbin Estate, McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin
The Cote Vineyard, Cote D'or, Debeyers Rd, Pokolbin
Sweetwater Vineyard, Sweetwater Rd, Belford
Belford Vineyard, Ridgeview, Sweetwater Rd, Belford
DJV Vineyard, Trevena, Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

THE COTE D'OR VINEYARD

The famous Cote d’Or vineyard in central Pokolbin sits at almost 200 metres above sea level, on the steep northerly slope of the ridge south of the Audrey Wilkinson Oakdale property. Cote d'Or was one of the first vineyards established by the Wilkinson family in 1866; by Alfred Wilkinson and his son Frederick (Audrey’s father). It was the fraternal home until the death of Alfred just before WW1.The original vineyard has long been pulled out, but seven acres were replanted on this ridge in 1971. The vineyard is dry-grown on relatively deep brown loamy soil, and scattered with permian fossils.

"Only Andrew Thomas could have the audacity to produce such a wine. It is exquisite."

— James Halliday
"Andrew Thomas continues to be a shining light in the Hunter Valley"

— SMH Good Wine Guide
"...the real clincher is the flavours of slate and chalk, giving the wine a sophistication the like of which few whites are capable. It's a superb wine and a celebration of the land in which it was grown."

— Campbell Mathinson, Gourmet Traveller Magazine
"Winemaker Andrew Thomas is an emerging superstar of the Hunter, producing peerless Semillon and classy Shiraz."

— Peter Forrestal, Qantas Magazine
"Andrew Thomas is actually re-inventing Hunter Valley Semillon. He's developing more complexity, minerality and texture in his young wines without sacrificing any of the styled notes longevity..."

— Jeremy Oliver, On Australian Wine
"...not only are his Semillons impeccable, but his red wines are consistently amongst the finest of the Hunter Valley"

— Lester Jesberg, Winewise Magazine
"...these days clever winemakers such as Andrew Thomas, are producing, semillon that is so refined, soft, beautifully balanced and delicately fruity it is utterly delicious drinking within a few months of harvest."

— Huon Hooke, Good Weekend Magazine

The Vineyards

The Vineyards

THE SEMILLON VINEYARDS

BRAEMORE VINEYARD

THE SHIRAZ VINEYARDS

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