COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Verdelho
PRODUCER
First Creek Wines
REGION
New South Wales
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
First Creek Wines was founded in 1998 by the Silkman family in the Hunter Valley, Australia. Now led by Shaun Silkman with winemaking helmed by Liz Silkman—the 2025 Halliday Wine Companion Winemaker of the Year—the estate has earned a prestigious Red 5-Star rating. While the Hunter Valley is famous for Semillon, Verdelho is the region's vibrant, historical secret, introduced in the 1820s. This wine showcases the approachable, tropical side of the valley, crafted to offer immediate drinking pleasure and celebrate the region's unique maritime-influenced microclimate.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
7-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Winemaker Liz Silkman was named the 2025 Halliday Wine Companion Winemaker of the Year, the first female winemaker to win this national award.
Fact 02
Verdelho was originally brought to Australia in the 1820s by James Busby and was historically used to produce fortified wines.
Fact 03
The previous 2023 vintage of this wine won the prestigious J.Y. Tulloch Trophy for Best Verdelho at the Hunter Valley Wine Show.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Verdelho focuses on preserving natural brightness and fruit purity. Sourced from premium vineyards in Pokolbin and the broader Hunter Valley, the grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Winemaker Liz Silkman employs a minimal-intervention approach with light settling and minimal fining. The wine is entirely unoaked, matured in stainless steel, and bottled early to retain its fresh, zesty character and vibrant profile.
