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HUNTERhunter – McLeish Estate feature
We got chatting with Jessica McLeish from McLeish Estate Wines to talk all things wine tasting and food pairing. Q. Tell me about yourself, your role within McLeish Estate and your role across the wine industry? I was born into the industry and could not imagine working anywhere else. I have been an active participant […]
Vintage Wine Dinner 2024
Vintage Wine Dinner 2024 A Vintage of swift pace and exceptional quality. This year will mark the 39th vintage for McLeish Estate Wines and we are marking the occasion with the annual Vintage Wine Dinner where we are excited to take guests on a journey behind the wines on Wednesday April 3rd and Wednesday April […]
A guide to Wines for the Perfect Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate love and romance than with a glass of exquisite wine? Whether you’re planning a cozy evening for two, with friends or enjoying a solo treat, the right wine can enhance the ambiance and create beautiful memories. We have curated a selection of […]
Behind the wines – 2024 Vintage
After a beautifully warm growing season we have seen wonderful flowering and development throughout the vineyard across Spring, we’ve moved towards late November rainfall giving a much needed break from the intense heat and the start of December has now continued to be dry, creating the perfect growing conditions for Vintage 2024. In 2024 McLeish […]
FREE Festive Season EBOOK
As the festive season approaches there is excitement for the celebrations with family, friends and a sumptuous spread that captures the essence of Australia’s sun-kissed surf and diverse culinary flavors. One integral element that adds a touch of magic to the festivities is the perfect pairing of wines with an array of delectable dishes. Keeping […]
Festive Feast with the Ultimate Pairings!
As the festive season approaches there is excitement for the celebrations with family, friends and a sumptuous spread that captures the essence of Australia’s sun-kissed surf and diverse culinary flavors. One integral element that adds a touch of magic to the festivities is the perfect pairing of wines with an array of delectable dishes. Keeping […]
Sydney Harbour Wine Dinner Cruise
Friday 3rd of November 2023 Celebrate the festive season with McLeish Wines Experience the ultimate Festive season extravaganza: A Wine Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour with McLeish Estate Wines On Friday 3rd of November – Sydney’s iconic skyline, shimmering waters and the award winning range of McLeish Wines come together for a spectacular festive […]
Hunter Highland Luncheon 2023 – McLeish wines, cuisine & Scottish traditions
As the bagpipes and highland dancers performed and canapes were served, we found ourselves transported to the Scottish highlands for an unforgettable Hunter Highland Luncheon event hosted by the McLeish family. The blend of Scottish tradition, culinary excellence and great McLeish wines left a lasting impression on every guest. The setting surrounded by the estate […]
Halliday Wine Companion 2024
We are proud to announce that our winery has been awarded 5 – Red Stars in this years awards for being an “outstanding winery regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity.” An exceptional 96 points for the Reserve Semillon 2022 and Cellar Reserve Semillon 2016, both from our Wines of Distinction Range. The […]
Hunter Highland Lunch 2023
Hunter Highland Lunch 2023 Saturday 16th of September 2023 Experience the Highlands of Scotland at McLeish Estate McLeish Estate will come alive this September for a Scottish celebration of the Hunter Highland Lunch. Bringing together the very best Scottish traditions and local Hunter Valley wine and produce, the ‘Hunter Highland Lunch’ will be held on […]
Wine Partners Vintage Pack
Wine Partners Vintage Pack The wine pack for this season includes a range of wines that are ideal for both entertaining and savouring throughout the summer season. If you would like to learn more about the vineyards, wines and purchase please click on the wines below to follow the link. McLeish Semillon 2022 Generosity of […]
Behind the wines – 2023 Vintage
After a wetter than average July and August, we’ve moved towards beautiful warm weather across November and the start of December, creating the perfect growing conditions for Vintage 2023. The elevated estate vineyards sit at 236m – 265m above sea level (pictured). Planted in 1985 from old cuttings, the varietals are showing perfect development as […]
Christmas Cheers
The holiday season is a wonderful time for gathering with friends and family, sharing traditions, or making new ones. In the McLeish family’s homeland, Scotland, the traditions of Christmas haven’t been around for very long with most traditions we see today only being recognised since the late 1950’s. For almost 400 years the celebration of […]
Sydney Wine Dinner Cruise
Sydney’s spectacular harbour at sunset will be the backdrop for McLeish Wines annual Sydney Wine Dinner. Join McLeish for an exceptional evening of wines and food to celebrate the year. The night will be hosted by the McLeish family and will include canapes and a three-course menu with eight wines showcased across the night. Sail […]
Hunter Highland Luncheon 2022
Thank you for attending the Hunter Highland Luncheon on Saturday 17th of September. We’re so glad you could join us to enjoy the very best Scottish traditions, local Hunter Valley produce and, of course, McLeish wines. The sounds of Scotland could certainly be heard across the Hunter Valley with the Maitland Pipe Band playing […]
Wine Partners Spring Pack
Wine Partners Spring Pack The wine pack for this Winter season includes a range of wines that are ideal for both entertaining and savouring as the nights become cooler. If you would like to learn more about the vineyards, wines and purchase please click on the wines below to follow the link. McLeish Semillon 2022 […]
Wine Partners June Tasting Pack
Wine Partners Winter Pack The wine pack for this Winter season includes a range of wines that are ideal for both entertaining and savouring as the nights become cooler. If you would like to learn more about the vineyards, wines and purchase please click on the wines below to follow the link. McLeish Semillon / […]
Wine Partners March Tasting Pack
Wine Partners Autumn Pack The wine pack for this Autumn season includes a range of wines that are ideal for both entertaining and savouring as the nights become cooler. If you would like to learn more about the vineyards, wines and purchase please click on the wines below to follow the link. McLeish Semillon / […]
Vintage 2022
21/01/2022 As wine producers this time of the year is like a game of poker, we are constantly gambling with the weather conditions. In November 2021 meteorologists declared a La Nina weather event, with the wettest spring in 10 years continuing into early summer. These cooler weather conditions have meant that this years vintage is […]
Visiting McLeish Wines – when to book and what to expect
At McLeish Wines we field many questions from visitors who are trying to plan a weekend away in the Hunter Valley. The wine tasting experience has evolved at McLeish Wines as we try our best to accommodate all groups requirements. We have created a short list below of tips and advice for planning your next […]
Viand with Chef Annita Potter
Chef Annita Potter has launched the fabulous Viand Club in Darlinghurst and McLeish Wines are excited to be the featured winery, sitting alongside her world class Thai dishes. We were lucky enough to sit down and ask Annita a few questions while curating an amazing menu to be paired with McLeish Wines. 1: What was […]
2021 Halliday Wine Companion
McLeish Estate are celebrating a successful year of accolades being awarded 5 Stars in the 2021 Halliday Wine Companion. The coveted annual awards recognise the best of the best from across the Australian wine industry. Our team are proud of this years wins and thank Jeni Port for her lovely words on our wines: GOLD […]
Enjoying life’s simple pleasures
2020 what a start to the year it has been. As farmers we are no immune to the challenges that the industry is facing at present. Our family have seen drought, fires and tough times, but never all at once! The McLeish families focus is on the well being of all our stakeholders. After following […]
Ted’s 40th Vintage
For most who visit McLeish, the cellar door provides an opportunity to try our wines and meet the team. However, there’s one team member who is very important to the business and few are given the pleasure of meeting him, and that’s Ted, our trusty vineyard manager! Producing wine in the Hunter Valley is not […]
Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2020
We are thrilled to announce that we have retained our red five-star status in the Halliday Wine Companion This is awarded to outstanding wineries regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity. Notable Wines Awarded: Cellar Reserve Semillon – 96/100 rating Reserve Shiraz 2017 – 96/100 rating Tri Moir 2016 – 94/100 rating McLeish Shiraz 2017 – 92/100 […]
Just like a fine wine! Our tips on ageing wine
One of the most common myths about wine is that it always gets better as it gets older but that’s actually not true. In fact, only around 1% of wines are meant to be aged which can make it harder to decide which bottle to save for a very special occasion. We tend to […]
HUNTERhunter – Meet Jessica McLeish
BY ALICIA POOLE We got chatting with Jessica McLeish from McLeish Estate Wines to talk all things wine tasting and food pairing. Q. Tell me about yourself, your role within McLeish Estate and your role across the wine industry? I was born into the industry and could not imagine working anywhere else. I have been […]
Great length, structure and balance.
We see a lot of first-timers at our wine tastings who unsure of what exactly they should be doing when the glass is in their hands, while others are happy to swallow and smile! For those who are looking to get a little more out of the experience we’ve got a few simple steps to […]
McLeish Golf Classic Cup 2019 – Thank you
Our annual McLeish Golf Classic Cup in support of Camp Quality was a huge success. This was our 15th annual golf day and was hosted in the Hunter Valley at The Vintage Golf Course. Wine Partners and friends came together to take part in different games and challenges across the 18-hole course. Competitions included our […]
Cellar door tastings
At McLeish Estate we’re frequently struck by the beauty of the place in which we work. Time and time again we’re bowled over by the rolling hills, frolicking wildlife and the rows of vines that make us so lucky to work in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country. We want our guests to […]
Wine & Cheese Pairing
Is there anything better than a cheese board and a bottle of wine? We certainly don’t think so. With winter settling in we like to perch in front of a fire with some hard cheeses and a glass of red, while in the warmer months there’s nothing more enjoyable than a chilled white, a soft […]
McLeish Semillon Wins Gold at the 2019 International Wine Challenge
McLeish Semillon Wins Gold at the 2019 International Wine Challenge McLeish Estate winery in NSW’s Hunter Valley has won Gold for their 2009 Cellar Reserve Semillon at the prestigious International Wine Challenge in London. The International Wine Challenge (IWC) is now in its 35th year. The IWC is accepted as the world’s finest […]
Easter Long Weekend
Throughout Easter we welcome Wine Partners and guests to visit the cellar door. Tasting Experiences will be available every day over the long weekend from 10am to 5pm: Good Friday 19th Easter Saturday 20th Easter Sunday 21st Easter Monday 22nd ANZAC Day Thursday 25th By pre booking your next visit you can experience our Regional […]
Discover the Family Tradition.
With a husband and wife team at the helm and a daughter managing vineyard operations we know that there’s nothing more important than family, and at McLeish Estate wines that’s the philosophy we’ve applied to our Wine Partners Club. Believing that wine is a sensory experience, Bob and Maryanne McLeish started the club in […]
34th Vintage at McLeish Estate
We know it’s a big call, but the white varietals of the McLeish Estate 34th vintage are among the best grapes we have produced in the last few years. With much of eastern Australia currently experiencing an ongoing drought, our irrigation system was put to good use. Just 16mls of rain was recorded in […]
2019 Vintage Update
The start to 2019 Vintage has been warm and dry and with all the McLeish Estate hand harvested Semillon, Verdelho and Chardonnay looking great. These white varietals experienced balanced ripening exuding great flavour. In the Shiraz berries we are tasting concentrated flavour and seeing great colour, the reds will be harvested next week. Our winery […]
A wine with Caroline – Wine Club and Cellar Door Manager
Benji and Caroline amongst the Block 5 Shiraz Do you compete with Benji? Yes, we compete in Dressage at Elementary level. What you enjoy most about competition riding? It keeps me fit and active. I love the competitive nature of the sport especially as it involves team work between you and your horse (on good […]
Semillon & Oysters on the sandy shores of Avalon
Sydneysiders, gather your friends and join McLeish Estate Wines at Uncorked Avalon Festival! On Sunday 22 April at The Village Green, Dunbar Park. The Riedel pop-up bar will be hosted at Midday by Jessica McLeish, Vigneron and Owner at McLeish Estate showcasing McLeish Estates iconic Semillon matched with Sydney Rock oysters. The Masterclass will run for 45 minutes and […]
McLeish Estate Wines legendary Semillon Wins Four Trophies
McLeish Estate Wines legendary Semillon Wins Four Trophies At the 38th Sydney International Wine Competition McLeish Estate’s iconic Semillon range has been honored once again on the international stage, with the prestigious 38th Sydney International Wine Competition results being presented at the exhibition of Award winning wines (11th February 2018). This year’s competition took place in […]
Festive Season Seafood & Semillon with McLeish Estate Wines
As the days become warmer and with festive season upon us, a perfect pairing to our McLeish Semillon is seafood. Our good friend Head Chef Steve Hetherington at Manta Restaurant in Woolloomooloo has given us the hottest Half Shell Scallop Ceviche recipe to perfectly match with our zesty crisp Semillon. VIEW RECIPE VIEW WINE The key […]
Budburst Festival – A regional picnic feast.
On Saturday 28th of October the Budburst Festival is on. The family friendly festival will take place on the grounds at McLeish Estate Winery. Live music and activities will run throughout the day. Local Chef Matt Dillow will be creating a regional feast with MENU Pumpkin and Hunter Valley fetta fritatta $15 ~ Beetroot and […]
Our Environment Our Future
At McLeish Estate we are committed to caring for our environment and managing our business in an environmentally sustainable way. Owner Robert McLeish has a passion for and commitment to this cause and the required knowledge to implement sustainable practices across the board from maintaining water quality, energy efficiency, habitat retention and revegetation. These sustainable […]
2018 Halliday Wine Companion – Red Five Star Winery Rating.
We’re thrilled to announce that McLeish Estate has two wines over 94 points in the 2018 Halliday Wine Companion. McLeish Estate Cellar Reserve Semillon 2009 – 96 points McLeish Estate Semillon 2016 – 95 points McLeish Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2015 – 91 points Dwyer Rose 2016 – 91 points Plus we have been elevated to […]
Celtic Feast 2017 – Special Guest and MC Announcement
Celtic Feast in the heart of the Hunter Valley Celebrating our Scottish past and future. The sound of bagpipes fill the air, as great wines and seasonal winter flavours are served to guests beside the fireplace, to create the atmosphere of the highlands of Scotland. This year marks the 10th anniversary of McLeish Estate Wines […]
2017 Vintage Report.
2017 Vintage at McLeish Estate Wines and across the Hunter Valley wine region progressed really well and there is great optimism about the overall quality for this year’s vintage. The season has provided excellent quality with all the Semillon grapes harvested by the 6th of February. The quality conditions have allowed the Shiraz flavour to […]
Ted’s 40th Vintage
For most who visit McLeish, the cellar door provides an opportunity to try our wines and meet the team. However, there’s one team member who is very important to the business and few are given the pleasure of meeting him, and that’s Ted, our trusty vineyard manager! Producing wine in the Hunter Valley is not […]
McLeish Estate Wines Awarded NSW Best White Wine at the NSW Small Winemakers Show
MEDIA RELEASE THURSDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER McLeish Estate Wines Awarded NSW Best White Wine at the NSW Small Winemakers Show McLeish Cellar Reserve Semillon Wins Best White Wine of Show McLeish Estate Wines has continued to excel on the national wine show circuit being awarded at the 2016 NSW Small Winemakers Show, Best White […]
Highly Anticipated Release of the 2016 McLeish Estate Semillon
This week we released our 2016 McLeish Semillon in our Cellar Door, come in a try it – fresh and elegant with citrus, guava and passionfruit. A style that combines purity and balance with texture and length. One of the most celebrated wines, the McLeish Estate has been awarded the Trophy for Worlds Best Semillon […]
McLeish Estate Wines Awarded World’s Best Semillon by International Wine Challenge
McLeish Estate Wines Awarded World’s Best Semillon By International Wine Challenge McLeish Cellar Reserve Semillon Wins Three Trophies at the World’s Most Prominent Wine Show McLeish Estate Wines has continued to excel on the world stage being awarded an unprecedented three (3) trophies at the 2016 London International Wine Challenge (IWC) for their Cellar […]
An Award Winning Start to 2016
McLeish Estate winery has started 2016 with a series of successful awards which have further asserted the winery’s position as one of the most highly acclaimed boutique producers. Duel Gold awards have been presented at the London International Wine Challenge and Sydney International Wine Competition to the McLeish Estate Cellar Reserve Semillon 2007. This year […]
Vintage Report
McLeish Estate’s 30th Vintage began on the 27th of January. As winemakers in the Hunter Valley these Vintages are the ones that show our true skills as we cop Mother Nature’s unpredictable behaviour. The first of the Estate Chardonnay came in with 4.031 Tonnes being hand harvest by 30 pickers. The 29th of January concluded the […]
From Humble Beginnings
McLEISH Estate Wines, which has established itself as one of Australia’s foremost boutique producers, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The venture began in 1985 when mechanical engineer Bob McLeish and his New Lambton-born and raised wife Maryanne bought an 18-hectare block of land in De Beyers Road, Pokolbin, next to what is now […]
McLeish Estate Wines- Unprecedented year of Accolades
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2nd DECEMBER 2014 McLeish Estate Wines- Unprecedented year of Accolades Robert McLeish and the winemaking team at McLeish Estate Wines Hunter Valley are celebrating this year, following thirteen Trophy wins at recent regional, state and national wine shows including, the Trophy for ‘Best Australian Semillon’ at the Australian Boutique Wine Awards. Among […]
McLEISH ESTATE TROPHY HAUL
Wine Show Results place Boutique Wine Producer among the Nation’s Best. For Immediate Release Monday 22nd SEPTEMBER 2014 McLeish Estate Wines continue to dominate the national wine show scene with the unprecedented success of their premium range of wines. Judged as the World’s Best Semillon in 2012 at the London International Wine Competition the McLeish […]
McLEISH ESTATE TROPHY SUCCESS- THE HUNTER’S MOST CELEBRATED BOUTIQUE WINERY
McLeish Estate’s range of highly acclaimed wines have been praised by the regions definitive wine show entered nine single vineyard wines into the show and all receiving high acclaim at the prestigious regional wine show. The 40th annual Clear Image Hunter Valley Wine Show held at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley garden marquee this year […]
McLeish Estate Dual Trophy Win at the 2014 Australian Boutique Wine Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4TH AUGUST 2014 McLeish Estate Dual Trophy Win at the 2014 Australian Boutique Wine Awards McLeish Estate winery has asserted its position again as one of Australia’s most highly acclaimed boutique wine producers. The start of the 2014 national wine show calendar has seen seven (7) trophies being awarded to the range […]
2014 Hunter Valley Legends and Wine Industry Award finalists announced
THE Hunter Valley has a rich history of winemaking and viticulture which is celebrated at the annual Hunter Valley Legends and Wine Industry Awards. Now in its eighth year, the awards celebrate and recognise the outstanding achievements of those in the region who have made major contributions and excelled within the Hunter Valley wine industry. […]
McLeish Estate Trophy Honours at the Sydney International Wine Competition 2014
McLeish Estate Trophy Honours at the 2014 Sydney International Wine Competition McLeish Estate winery has asserted its position as one of the most highly acclaimed boutique producers. With the Sydney International Wine Competition announcing the 2014 Trophy winners at their presentation banquet held in the Shangri La Hotel Sydney on Saturday 8th of March. The […]
McLeish Estate Trophy Honours at the Macquarie Bank Sydney Royal Wine Show 2014
McLeish Estate Trophy Honours at the Macquarie Bank Sydney Royal Wine Show 2014 McLeish Estate winery has asserted its position as one of the most highly acclaimed boutique producers. With a successful 2013, the new year is already reaching new and exciting height’s with the announcement of the 2014 Macquarie Bank Sydney Royal Wine Show […]
