2025 De Iuliis Verdelho

Light, breezy, fruity and fresh - this is the perfect little casual sipper.
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Verdelho has a long, slightly misunderstood history in the Hunter Valley. Brought over by legends like James Busby in the 1820s, it spent a long time destined for fortified wines. But in the modern era, and specifically in the hands of Mike De Iuliis, it has found its groove as the region's ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Sourced from vines planted in the early 90s on the family's Lovedale Road property, this is a wine built for immediate enjoyment. The 2025 vintage was a hot, dry sprint, with the harvest compressed into just four weeks. That intensity translates directly into the glass.

This is unashamedly tropical. It is packed with lychee, passionfruit and pineapple, with a curious and delightful note of lemon rose geranium. While Verdelho can sometimes get a bit blousy, Mike ensures this stays crisp and tight. It finishes dry with a clean line of acidity that washes the palate clean. It is the perfect antidote to a hot Australian afternoon.

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    2023 De Iuliis Verdelho
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Lovely

    Hunter valley makes the best Verdelhos and this one cost accessible and extremely drinkable. Very full and crisp flavours.

The Story
Verdelho, as a variety, has an extensive history in the Hunter Valley. In the early 1820s, pioneering figures like James Busby and John Macarthur brought Verdelho from Europe. Initially, it was used mainly for fortified wines. These vines that produce this Estate Verdelho were planted on our Lovedale Road property in the early 90s.

The Wine
This Verdelho bursts with fresh, tropical aromas like lychee, passionfruit, and a hint of pineapple. It’s crisp on the palate, with vibrant fruit characteristics that mirror the nose with an added touch of lemon rose geranium. A touch of natural acidity keeps the finish clean and dry, making you want another sip and another…

The Vintage
Despite a compressed four-week harvest due to hot, dry weather, the 2025 vintage delivered outstanding quality.
A dry growing season allowed the vines to thrive, a perfect outcome for our family’s small-batch winemaking.

The Potential
To fully experience the vibrant and generous fruit flavours that define Verdelho, it is recommended to enjoy it while young. Although this wine can develop further complexity with a few years of cellaring, it is perfectly delicious to enjoy now.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type White
Body Light Bodied
Variety Verdelho
Country Australia
Region Hunter Valley
Australian State NSW
Size 750ml
Vintage 2025
Closure Screw Cap

De Iuliis

De Iuliis - pronounced [de uli ~ iss] - is one of the brightest stars from the Hunter Valley.

Owners Joss and Anna De luliis first planted vines on their estate in the famous Lovedale sub-region back in 1990, but it wasn’t until their son Mike got involved after graduating from the world-renowned Roseworthy campus (Adelaide University) in 1999 that things really took off.

Today Mike crafts an excellent array of site-specific wines that are a very good modern representation of what the Hunter Valley has to offer.

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