Saddler's Creek Wines
Saddler's Creek Wines is based in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, a region celebrated for its cool-climate expressions of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery's portfolio centers on these two varieties, with Equus Shiraz and Marrowbone Shiraz anchoring a lineup that also includes Bluegrass Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine Spectator has rated across the range, with Equus Shiraz reaching 91 points. The Hunter Valley's moderate temperatures and maritime influence shape wines of restraint and structure—Shiraz here tends toward pepper and dark fruit rather than overripeness, while Cabernet develops with clarity and definition. Saddler's Creek's focus on these core varieties reflects the region's strengths and the vineyard's commitment to varietal expression.
Critics
Wine Spectator