Winery of the Month October 2023
Woody Nook Wines
2024 will usher in the forty second year since the planting of Woody Nook’s original Gallagher’s vineyard and their thirty eighth vintage. It is also the fourth vintage for the “new” winemaking team of Digby Leddin (Joined 2020), Courtney Dunkerton (Joined 2011) and Glenn Italiano (joined 2008) with a nod to the past and a deep respect for dry grown old vines, the fresh start has allowed the team to re-imagine the wine styles and re-invigorate the wine brand with an eye to the future.
Contemporary Rioja and Bordeaux inspired red blends; “G & T” (Graciano & Tempranillo) and “BDX” (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc) to complement our lifestyle and cuisine through to puncheon fermented “Chenanigans” (Chenin Blanc) and “Fume Blanc” (Sauvignon Blanc) and our Rock-star dry-ish Rose’ (Tempranillo).
Of course we continue to make all the Woody Nook Wines Classics; “Anniversary” Blanc de Blancs (Sparkling Chardonnay) the flagship “Gallagher’s Choice” (Cabernet Sauvignon) and our exceedingly popular Nooky Delight (fortified shiraz grenache).
Christmas 2023 will see the release of 2 “new” fortifieds both with an average age of twenty plus years; Liqueur Shiraz ad Liqueur Muscat, Pedro Ximenez.
The “New” kitchen team at The Nookery Café is led by head chef, Catalonian born, Oriol Pala Argemi (Juri) and English born sous chef Ben Knights. Focussing on contemporary Australian fare with a Mediterranean twist, the team is producing delicious food always enhanced by a perfectly matched glass of wine.
The Nookery Café offers indoor dining, alfresco or stretch your legs on the newly completed lawn area with stylish Jarrah tables or private shady gazebos.
The current custodians of the beautiful Woody Nook for the past twenty years Peter & Jane Bailey are very proud of their part of the world and are always welcoming visitors to share a piece of their paradise.
So whether you are a long term, loyal supporter or if you have never visited before, be sure to stop into Woody Nook Wines and experience everything we have to offer.
