A SNEAK PEEK AT SIRROMET’S 2025 VINTAGE: A
YEAR TO REMEMBER!
If there’s one thing we know at Sirromet, it’s that every vintage tells a unique story And let us tell you—2025 is shaping up to be an absolute stunner! With fruit sourced from our pristine vineyards in the Granite Belt, this year’s harvest is already showing signs of something truly special.
MEET THE MASTERS BEHIND THE MAGIC
It takes a dedicated team to turn exceptional fruit into world-class wine, and we’re lucky to have some of the best in the business. Our production crew—Jess, Glen, Bojan (affectionately known as BoBo, Dan, and Tyson—have been working tirelessly to ensure that every grape reaches its full potential. From early morning crushes to late-night ferment checks, their passion is in every drop.
WHAT’S FERMENTING?
The winery is buzzing with activity as the first ferments kick off. And let’s not forget the standouts from our alternative varietals— there’s plenty of excitement about what’s to come!
A VINTAGE TO WATCH
While the vintage isn't officially over, all signs point to 2025 being a standout vintage for Sirromet. As the wines continue their journey from vineyard to bottle, we can’t wait to share the fruits of our labour with you. Keep an eye on our Cellar Door and Wine Club releases—you won’t want to miss this one!
Stay tuned for more updates, and in the meantime, why not raise a glass to another fantastic year of winemaking?
Cheers to 2025!
GRANIT
2024 Vermentino
TASTING NOTES:
Tasting notes: Bright aromas of grapefruit and lemonade bush shine through soft lifted white florals. Zesty, fresh citrus fruits abound on the palate, supported by delicate tapered acidity
WINEMAKING COMMENTS:
Early harvest from a warmer region to produce a lighter, food-friendly style. Fermented and matured for a brief period in stainless steel. Bottled early for drinking now or within the next 18 months.
FOOD MATCHING:
Queensland prawns dressed in lime juice and ginger
SEVEN SCENES
Cuvée Rosé
TASTING NOTES:
Delicate floral notes of rose petal and musk. Vibrant bubbly Rosé delivers flavours of white strawberry and dark cherry, with a lovely balanced sweetness.
WINEMAKING COMMENTS:
A unique blend of white and red varieties resulting in a pretty, frothy Rosé with clean aromatic flavours, perfect for casual Summer alfresco eating.
FOOD MATCHING:
Enjoy with Asian style barbecue wraps.
SEVEN SCENES
2022 Pinot Grigio
TASTING NOTES:
A classic Pinot Grigio style with lashings of ripe pear, crisp lemon acidity and textured minerality. Hints of green apple, grapefruit and mandarin round out the palate of this refreshing white, perfect for warm Summer evenings.
FOOD MATCHING:
Beer brined free range chicken, hazelnut dukkha, tahini mayo, lettuce, pickled radish & a chicken roasting jus
SIRROMET
2023 Sauvignon Blanc
TASTING NOTES:
Scented wild gooseberries and passionfruit with hints of green pea. Our Sauvignon Blanc is handcrafted to deliver a fresh, crisp balance of zesty passionfruit, gooseberry and elderflower with a clean citrus finish.
WINEMAKING COMMENTS: King Valley is one of Australia's
most picturesque and unspoilt valleys. The region benefits from a cool climate, with extremely varied terrain. A fresh, bright style made to be drunk young.
FOOD MATCHING:
Chilled prawns & bug, seasonal vegetable salsa, avocado, fennel & spiked cocktail sauce.
SIGNATURE COLLECTION
2021 Chardonnay
TASTING NOTES:
A savoury style of Chardonnay, displaying aromas of white peach, pear, cashew nut , cedar y oak and bursting with fresh citrus from yellow grapefruit. On the palate, subtle supporting oak adding texture, and light skin contact during fermentation giving hints of almonds with a crisp, citrus finish.
WINEMAKING COMMENTS:
2021 was a cool vintage following the drought year meaning yields were still low due to the vines recovering. Fruit was picked early to maintain freshness. 40% of the
harvest was fermented and matured in older French oak barrels. The balance was made in stainless steel with ageing over yeast lees. Fruit was delicate from this vintage resulting in the oak being used in a more supporting role.
FOOD MATCHING:
Baked snapper with lemon burnt butter sauce and steamed greens.
PRIVATE
COLLECTION
2013 The Ivy Fortified Pinot Gris
TASTING NOTES:
The sweet, honeyed characters of this late harvest Pinot Gris are layered with baked pears, peach, apricot and bright citrus, an enduring sweet tribute to Ivy.
WINEMAKING COMMENTS:
Pinot Gris was late harvested to encourage extra ripeness and complexity of both fresh and dried stone- fruit and bright citrus flavours. The wine was matured in stainless steel with some exposure
to oxygen to allow development, then bottled early to preserve freshness.
FOOD MATCHING:
Limoncello soaked rum baba, lemon crème fraiche.
GRANIT
2023 Montepulciano
TASTING NOTES:
Gorgeously fragrant, blueberry notes and crushed red berries with soft, sweet spices. oft and rich, fresh red and black berries, and dark plum crushed with soft spices and just a hint of vanilla. Inky purple toned with black cherry and cassis, against a backdrop of soft, powdery tannins.
FOOD MATCHING:
Try with herb and garlic marinated lamb
GRANIT
2022 Lagrein
TASTING NOTES:
Aromas of red and black berry fruits
-raspberry, red currant, black cherry, black currant and hints of mulberry and boysenberry. Savoury notes of black olives as well as charry oak, vanilla and dark chocolate. Fruit, acid and tannin are woven together to provide a long, satisfying finish with characteristics of raspberry, mulberry, dark chocolate, black olives and a hint of vanilla from oak peering through and typical dried Italian herbs.
WINEMAKING COMMENTS:
The fruit for this Lagrein is from Riverland, SA. Picked perfectly
ripe, the winemaking team let this cold soak for three days to enhance colour and flavour before hand-plunging for five-six days. This technique allows for careful extraction for balanced tannins. Old oak was used for maturation, not flavour. Made with minimal intervention and filtration, and un-fined, this wine can be drunk now but will be happy for five years cellaring.
FOOD MATCHING:
Slow braised lamb shoulder, crispy baby potatoes, zesty baby roasted vegetables with rosemary jus & green olive salsa.
SEVEN SCENES
2021 Shiraz
TASTING NOTES:
Pretty floral lift with dark bramble, fresh blackberries and white pepper notes. A medium-bodied style Shiraz with a fruit-driven palate of red and black berry fruits. Warm spice notes of cinnamon and white pepper round out a velvety palate with good length and structural acidity.
WINEMAKING COMMENTS:
The variety hails from Northern Rhone in France, here it is producing deliciously elegant midweight wines of distinction. The Sirromet Shiraz is a fine example of this style, elegant
yet powerful and quite different from the Australian Shiraz style at present throughout the country.
FOOD MATCHING:
Try with roasted spatchcock drizzled with balsamic vinegar with a feta cheese and walnut salad.
SIGNATURE COLLECTION
2023 Merlot
TASTING NOTES:
Complex and powerful flavours of ripe blood plum, blueberry and black cherries, with sweet baking spice and touches of toast and vanilla. 8 months ageing in older French oak barriques has resulted in a plush, velvety texture that combines with the luscious freshness of the fruit. Elegant, fine-grained tannins provide structure for a long, distinctive finish. While drinking beautifully now, this Merlot has excellent cellaring potential and can be enjoyed up until 2030.
WINEMAKING COMMENTS:
2023 was a cooler vintage in the Granite Belt with the long, extended dry autumn days providing perfect conditions to allow slow ripening and concentration and complexity of aromas and flavours. The deep intense colour and purity of fruit of the reds this vintage is particularly notable.
FOOD MATCHING:
Enjoy with oven-roasted pork & spiced apple and blueberry sauce.
2023 Syrah
TASTING NOTES:
Intense nose with blackberry, bramble, black cherry fragrances and notes of pepper and mocha -an extraordinary year for Syrah in the Granite Belt. A powerful intensity of fruit, rich, ripe tannin and subtle spicy oak come together to create a soft, velvety texture and long finish.
WINEMAKING COMMENTS:
100% wild fermented with minimal intervention. This medium- bodied, European style Syrah was made from a select parcel of fruit from the best block on our Seven Scenes
vineyard. Kept separate from the rest, this was hand-plunged for gentle extraction to balance fruit concentration. Released after two years in bottle, the age will ensure the wine is perfectly ready for you to enjoy. Beautiful and graceful.
FOOD MATCHING:
Charcuterie platter and aged hard cheeses.
Meet Grace
PROJECTS & SPECIAL EVENTS
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN AT SIRROMET?
I joined Sirromet in December 2024, having moved from London in August 2024 -a beautiful change of scenery indeed!
WHAT DO YOU LIKE DOING IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
I spend most of my spare time running around after two very sprightly children, however when my in-laws agree to baby-sit I can be found poolside with a large of wine!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE VARIETAL OF WINE?
Australian GSMs are delicious!
IF YOU COULD LIVE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
Nowhere I'd rather be than sunny Queensland right now - basking in beautiful weather in a beautiful location is still a novelty for me!
DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT FOOD AND WINE BREAK.
Middle Eastern food is my absolute favourite - I am obsessed with the recipes found in Ottolenghi's cookbook 'Jerusalem' - nothing better than a crisp sparkling with most of these dishes!
WHAT FOOD AND WINE MATCH CAN YOU RECOMMEND?
Syrah and anything spicy
Wattle Seed Brioche
Michael Dominici Sirromet Executive Chef
Ingredients:
30g 10 750g 60g 300g 17g
1 teaspoon fresh yeast egg yolks flour sugar butter, cubed salt wattle seeds
Method:
Step 1
Mix the yeast with half the milk (lukewarm).
Step 2
Mix the remaining milk with egg yolks.
Step 3
Add into mixing bowl and mix the flour, sugar, salt, wattle seed and milk mixtures.
Step 4
Beat the dough until it pulls away from the side of the mixing bowl.
Step 5
Add the butter in 2 batches until completely combined.
Step 6
Put into plastic tub and cover and wait till doubled in size.
Step 7
Knock back and put in the fridge until cold. Portion into 100g balls. Wait until proved and doubled in size.
Step 8
Bake at 160 degrees C. until golden brown
Cuvée Rosé
2022
Sauvignon