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Hand-picking white grapes at dusk in the Silkman estate vineyard, Hunter Valley, Photo by Elfes Images

August 24, 2026 Silkman Wines

Grüner Veltliner in the Hunter Valley: Why We're Growing Austria's Signature Grape in Australia

Grüner Veltliner is Austria's signature grape and one of the rarest varieties grown in Australia. Here's why Silkman planted it in the Hunter Valley, and what to expect in the glass.

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August 20, 2026 Shaun Silkman

95 Points and Higher for Eight Silkman Wines

The new Halliday Wine Companion is out, and we're thrilled to have received 95 points and higher for eight of our wines, including two at 97. 97 points, SILK Chardonnay 2024 97 points, Reserve Semillon 2025 96 points, Reserve Shiraz...

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Silkman Blackberry Semillon Hunter Valley 2024 bottle with two glasses of white wine

August 10, 2026 Silkman Wines

Why Hunter Valley Semillon Is One of the World's Great Age-Worthy White Wines

Hunter Valley Semillon is one of the world's most age-worthy white wines. Here's why it lasts, how long to cellar it, and which Silkman bottle to start with.

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November 12, 2025 Silkman Wines

SOLD OUT - Silkman X EXP Long Lunch - Sunday 23 November

Join us for an extraordinary afternoon celebrating two of the Hunter’s brightest stars. Experience the very best of 2025 Hunter Valley food and wine at EXP, recently crowned NSW Regional Restaurant of the Year, with a long wine lunch with...

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August 8, 2024 Silkman Wines

Liz Silkman is named Halliday Winemaker of the Year 2025 and Silkman Blackberry Vineyard Semillon 2023 named Best Semillon of the Year

Last night in Melbourne the Hunter Valley’s Liz Silkman was bestowed with the most celebrated winemaking title in Australia Halliday Winemaker of the Year 2025. Liz is the first Hunter Valley winemaker to ever be awarded this title from one...

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