We attribute the success of Saddler’s Creek to the unwavering loyalty of our CLUB EQUUS members. From the wines we meticulously craft to the exceptional experiences we curate, are designed with your preferences in mind. Our vision for CLUB EQUUS extends far beyond a mere wine delivery service. It aims to foster a vibrant wine community, where kindred spirits gather to revel in life’s simple pleasures, forging enduring connections and creating cherished memories with each glass. CLUB EQUUS was originally a cherished membership for Frank and Wendy Laureti, who later assumed ownership of the winery in 2016 along with brother Serge. Their primary objective was to evolve the wine club to be all about you. Whether it’s enabling you to tailor your Club Selection or warmly inviting friends and family to join us at the winery to enjoy some Laureti hospitality, we wholeheartedly want you to feel like a cherished member of our family.
Our EQUUS Collection are our very best wines made exclusively to our CLUB EQUUS members. Released only in extraordinary vintages when super premium fruit enables us to craft a truly fine wine which can be enjoyed for years to come.
This year we celebrate 25 years of CLUB EQUUS and to mark this momentous occasion, are releasing two exceptional wines in our EQUUS COLLECTION. In the Series XV release, we have been fortunate enough to source exceptional quality fruit to produce a Chardonnay and Shiraz from Langhorne Creek, SA.
These wines are crafted in very small batches, purposely exploring the ‘traditional’ ways of winemaking. They are beautiful and elegant wines to be enjoyed now and will most certainly reward with cellaring.
As a Club Equus member we invited you to secure your exclusive allocation.
2021 EQUUS SHIRAZ
Tasting Note
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’s Note
Sourced from the Old Barn, Rivers End Vineyard, Langhorne Creek, SA.
The 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 (2500Lt) revealing a wine of finesse and elegance.
In keeping with our commitment to preserving tradition, the 2021 Shiraz from the EQUUS Collection is lovingly bottled in a robust, premium ‘Thor’ glass bottle. Sealed with a wax seal and cork of the highest quality. We emphasise the importance of storing this remarkable wine lying down to prevent any cork shrinkage.
Only 250 cases of this wine were produced.
Cellar
Long term cellaring 10+ years
Serve
Decant for up to 1 hour, 16-18 ℃
Pair
The fine tannin and elegance of this wine pair well with rich slow cooked dishes.
Braised Beef Short Rib
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2022 EQUUS CHARDONNAY
2022 EQUUS CHARDONNAY
Tasting Note
A big bold Chardonnay with a rich buttery goodness. Vibrant hints of citrus and succulent stone fruits, layered complexity of oak with a creamy lush mouth feel.
Winemaker’s Note
Sourced from the Follett Vineyard, Langhorne Creek, SA.
An ‘old school’ style of Chardonnay, crafted from a single vineyard. Gentle battonage and malolactic fermentation give the wine a rich creaminess. Maturation in 75% new oak, 50% American oak, and 50% French oak give this wine complexity and a full bodied structure. A luxurious Chardonnay with great cellaring potential.
Langhorne Creek in South Australia has gained a well-deserved reputation for producing exceptional Chardonnay. The unique terroir benefits from cooling breezes from Lake Alexandrina with warm days and cool nights. Giving the wine a remarkable balance of ripeness and acidity.
Only 100 cases of this wine were produced.
Cellar
Medium to long term cellaring 5 -10 years
Serve
Enjoy in an oaked Chardonnay glass with a wide open-mouthed bowl to enable the rich bouquet to develop and reveal the aromas, while balancing the richer style of this wine. If serving from the fridge, allow the wine to come to a temperature of 8-10 ℃.
Pair
Robust flavours including meaty fish, grilled shellfish, slow cooked pork and creamy pasta.
Baked Mushrooms with fetta
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CLUB EQUUS
CLUB EQUUS is more than just wine delivery to your door. It’s a wine community of like-minded people connecting through wine experiences that bring us happiness and joy. It’s about bringing family and friends together to share life’s simple pleasures of good food with great wine.
Frank, Wendy, Serge and Irina Laureti love sharing this family tradition with anyone who visits Saddler’s Creek Winery, especially our CLUB EQUUS Members, our extended family.
We invite you to secure your allocation of these very special wines.
