THE EQUUS COLLECTION
RARE, REFINED. RESERVED FOR THOSE WHO KNOW.
ONLY IN EXTRAORDINARY YEARS
The EQUUS Collection is Saddler’s Creek’s pinnacle of precision and passion, a wine born only in vintages where nature and craft collide in perfect harmony.
Sourced from exceptional parcels and matured with patience, these wines are a love letter to terroir and technique.
Crafted exclusively for our Club EQUUS Members, each vintage is a rare beast, powerful, elegant, and unapologetically complex.
Sealed under cork in our premium Thor bottle (2021 & 2022) and aged in the finest oak, EQUUS wines aren’t made for the masses.
They’re made for the cellar and to savour... for those who appreciate why that matters.
22 EQUUS SERIES XVI SHIRAZ
ing Notes
nt, rich and refined. Decadent red fruits are fully balanced with a rich and textural palate, the nnins give a silky long and lingering finish
emaker Comments
ingle-vineyard wine was sourced from the wned Barossa Valley produced a rich, gravityng wine.
n on sandy loam soil undercut by Barossa clay and e allows for impeccable ripening, resulting in ptional fruit. Matured for 21 months in 100% new and gh-quality Californian oak, giving an unparalleled omplexity.
Region
Ballpark Vineyard Barossa Valley, SA
ubstantial tannin profile begs for slow-cooked dishes. ed beef cheek with polenta
Serve 16-18 ℃
Decant for up to 1 hour
FRENCH OAK 2500 LITRE FOUDRE
2021 EQUUS SERIES XV SHIRAZ
Tasting Notes
Elegant, rich and refined. Decadent red fruits are beautifully balanced with a rich and textural palate, the fine tannins give a silky long and lingering finish
Winemaker Comments
The Rivers End vines were planted into limestone over a red brown sandy clay loam. Receiving minimal irrigation and naturally producing low yields of small, flavourful berries in open bunches. Renowned for producing powerful and intensely flavoured Shiraz.
This spectacular wine spent 20 months in a single French Oak Foudre revealing a wine of finesse and elegance.
Region
Old Barn, Rivers End Vineyard Langhorne Creek SA
Cellar
Long term cellaring 10+ years
Pair
The tannin and elegance of this wine pairs well with rich slow cooked dishes.
Slow Cook Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine
Serve 16-18 ℃
Decant for up to 1 hour
017 EQUUS SERIES XIV SHIRAZ
sting Notes
er carefully cellaring for 8 years, it has aromas of ckberry and black cherry with subtle cinnamon. condary savoury notes with layers of dark fruits and ntle spice.
inemaker Comments
s wine showcases the best parcels from each region, nded for complexity and balance.It is transitioning cefully into its secondary phase: less about fresh fruit,
re about savoury nuance, earth, and subtle oak. tured for 20 months in American oak (22% new), this raz is drinking beautifully now, showing a seamless egration of tannin and fruit, and will continue to evolve years to come.
Region
Langhorne Creek, SA
Hunter Valley, Mudgee, NSW
Cellar
Drinking beautifully now
e savoury complexity and fine tannin structure mplement hearty, flavoursome fare
ef Wellington
Serve
16-18 ℃
Decant for up to 30 mins
AGE-WORTHY WINES
Most wines on retail shelves are made for early drinking—pop the cork (or twist the cap), and enjoy within 1–2 years.
The EQUUS Collection is different. Handcrafted from the outset to evolve, to grow more layered, more expressive, and more extraordinary with time.
Cellar Potential
Short Term - Up to 4 years
Lush, fruit-driven styles
Medium Term - 4 – 7 years
Balanced reds with some grip
Long Term - 8 years + EQUUS, Alessandro Reserve, Bluegrass
EQUUS is never rushed. It’s designed to mature with grace, patience is richly rewarded
HOW TO STORE
Series XVI 2022 & Series XV 2021: Under cork
Store on side at 14–16°C in a dark, humidity-controlled environment. The cork needs contact with wine to remain sealed tight.
Cellaring isn’t just about age it’s about evolution.
Series XIV 2017: Screw Cap:
Store upright or on side. Consistent cool temp (14–16°C) still essential. Less sensitive to humidity but just as age-worthy.
Great wine isn’t just stored - it’s stewarded.
BEEF SHORT RIBS IN RED WINE
For the ribs:
8–10 beef short ribs
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
1 brown onion, chopped
1–2 carrots, diced
1–2 celery sticks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 bottle red wine (e.g. Saddler’s Shiraz)
1–2 cups beef or chicken stock
Herb bundle: rosemary, thyme, sage
Topping:
100g pancetta, chopped
200g button mushrooms, halved
Fresh parsley, chopped
Polenta:
750ml water
170g coarse polenta
1 stock cube (chicken or veg)
125ml milk
20g butter
20g grated parmesan
Salt & pepper
Browntheribs:
Seasonribs.Heatoilinalargepot.Brownribsonallsides.Setaside.
Inthesamepot,addonion,carrot,celery,andgarlic.Sauté5mins.Stirintomatopaste,cook1min.
Returnribs.Addwine(halfwayupribs).Simmer5mins.Addstockandherbbundle.
Coverandslowcookintheovenat150°Cfor3–4hrs.Checktheliquidat2hrs.
Makethetopping:
Sautépancettaandmushroomsinahotpanuntilgolden.Setaside.
Makepolenta:
Boilwater+stockcube.Graduallywhiskinpolenta.Stir30minsuntilthick.Stirinmilk,butter,parmesan,then season.
Toserve,spoonpolentaontoaplate.Topwithribs,pancetta,andmushrooms.Garnishwithparsley.
ServewithyourpreferredEQUUSSHIRAZ
CRAFTED FOR ENJOYMENT
Saddler’s Creek Wines is reputed for crafting wine for longevity, but first and foremost to be enjoyed anywhere anytime. Knowing which collection of wines to choose in the portfolio is key to building a varied collection of wines for your cellar and for everyday enjoyment.
EquusCollection
Only released in exceptional years, crafted from outstanding parcels of fruit. Each year, we open the doors to our museum reserves and release a small quantity of carefully aged wines ready for your enjoyment now. Exclusively available to Club Equus members.
BluegrassCollection
Saddler’s iconic collection of bold
Each year, we open the doors to our museum reserves and release a small quantity of carefully aged wines ready for your enjoyment now, these cellar releases may feature a black version of the label signifying it has been released after careful aging. These wines are crafted for longevity; cellar with absolute confidence.
Saddler’sCollection
Crafted for everyday enjoyment showcasing Hunter Valley hero varieties and NSW regional wines.
AlessandroReserveCollection
Our signature collection is handcrafted in small batch with minimal intervention. Each year, our winemakers carefully select parcels of the very best fruit, which are matured in the finest oak. They represent the terroir and varietal expression, which is the best of Saddler’s. Reserved for creating memorable occasions.
‘SingleSuitcaseItalians’
Featuring alternate varietals that are emerging in Australia for their sustainability and loved for their approachability.
Winemaker’sCraft
Crafted in the spirit of innovation and creativity, winemaking with no boundaries.