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SADDLERS CREEK WINES
Saddler’s Creek Wines is a Halliday rated 5 Star Winery, proudly owned by the Laureti Family.
Saddler’s Creek Wines was established 1990, by two friends with a passion for fine wine and a serious love of horses. Over time, the winery gained a reputation for producing outstanding full bodied red wines. The Bluegrass label was then developed and has since become a highly acclaimed iconic wine and Saddler’s Creek signature brand.
Like so many before and since, Frank Laureti was introduced to Bluegrass Cabernet Sauvignon through a friend and subsequently took up a Saddler’s CLUB EQUUS membership, which he enjoyed for over 10 years. He loved the stuff! So when Saddler’s Creek came up for sale in 2014, Frank had what he describes as a “Victor Kiam moment” (The Remington Shaver fame) and purchased the winery lock stock and barrel!
Frank’s enthusiasm was contagious and his wife Wendy and his brother Serge all became partners in this new venture. Frank concedes that buying into the wine business was, “a romantic notion, but you do some things for work and some things to live…….friends, food and wine are among life’s great pleasures.”
Fast forward to today, and as a Halliday-rated 5 Star Winery, Saddler’s Creek Wines remains a boutique and proudly a Laureti family-owned winery, specialising in the crafting of premium quality wines.
Saddlers wines are distinctly different from the vast majority of wine product available to wine lovers. Visit their Pokolbin Cellar Door to experience a premium wine tasting experience. Enjoy one of their seasonal tasting food and wine journeys, or attend a regular themed masterclass to enhance your wine understanding and knowledge. Their food van also offers a seasonal menu curated to enhance their wine flights.
The popular ‘Weekends at Saddler’s’ allows visitors to relax in the wine garden on each Friday, Saturday and Sunday where they can enjoy local live acoustic music, with delicious food to complement their wine tasting experiences.
Saddler’s Creek Wines also offer a beautiful picnic ground with picnic tables or BBQ facilities and stunning Brokenback Range vistas. Book your picnic pod and allow the Saddlers team to curate your unique and special get-together from an intimate proposal through to a special milestone birthday. The wine garden and picnic grounds are family and pet friendly, and the Saddler’s team look forward to welcoming you soon!
WINE TASTING & SALES
OPEN 7 Days, 10AM–5PM
GROUPS Bookings essential for 6+
WHITE WINES Semillon, Verdelho, Chardonnay and Riesling
RED WINES Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Tempranillo
DESSERT Botrytis and Muscat
SPECIALTY Bluegrass Collection, Alessandro Reserve, Ryan’s Reserve and Saddler's White Label, Winemaker's Craft
AWARDS 5 Stars, Wine of the Year, Wine of the year Finalist WineState Magazine
WINEMAKER Brett Woodward
PRICE RANGE From $26–$75/ bottle
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15 Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin | PH 4991 1770
