Ivanhoe is an 80 acre vineyard nestled in the parish of Pokolbin. The secrets of the fertile land lay underground in the rich volcanic soil. Generations of wine making experience, united with 50 year old vines which produce some of the Hunter Valley’s finest fruit, have made Ivanhoe and their wine unique.
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It was 1855 when the first vines were planted in the rich volcanic soil of the steep slopes of Ivanhoe Hill. Stretching across the foothills of the majestic Brokenback Mountain range, the Ivanhoe Estate is a patchwork quilt of vineyards and has become one of the most photographed and talked about vineyards in the Hunter Valley.
Ivanhoe Wines is a picturesque boutique family vineyard located in the foothills of the Brokenback Range. With its stunning vineyard and mountain views has been owned and operated by Stephen and Tracy Drayton since 1996 and continues to produce premium Hunter wines and is renowned for its gutsy reds and great whites. A fifth generation member of the famous winemaking Drayton family, Stephen brought the historic Ivanhoe vineyard to life with his own style and passion.
The 2011 Pressings is a full bodied Shiraz showing typical Hunter characters of spice, pepper and oak. Great length and structure from naturally derived tannins make it a memorable wine experience.
Ivanhoe Shiraz Pressings 2011 would fair well with Angus sirloin with horseradish crème fraiche or rustic venison pie with sautéed broccolini. Delicious drinking now or cellar for 3 to 8 years.
Ivanhoe Wines
Address 525 Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Telephone 02 4998 7325
Open Daily 10am to 5pm
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