Welcome to Carmine’s Wines Wine Blog! The De Ieso Famiglia has been embedded in the wine / hospitality industry since 1965 and continues today through Carmine’s Wines.
The Famiglia owned the historical Old Stonyfell Winery, setting up the first five-star restaurant in South Australia “The Drumminor” – nationally and internationally acclaimed with many awards.
Today I continue my passion of winemaking, with focus on boutique creations with help from my support team comprising of Winemakers, Sommeliers and cellar hands of old world and new.
I look forward to sharing stories with you about Carmine’s Wines, our wonderful support team, as well as many old and interesting tales from the wine world!
Carmine
We are very excited to announce that our Sparkling Shiraz has been awarded 96 points (GOLD) and Top in Category in the Winestate Magazine New Release March / April 2023 Wine Show results. ‘The Henry’ Sparkling Shiraz is Carmine’s Wines Flagship creation. Named in Tribute to the Henry Martin family who operated the Old Stonyfell Winery (Since 1858), until myself…
Here is the essence of the wine industry, a bygone era, something that cannot be replicated today….Carmine’s Wines. Carmine De Ieso founder of Carmine’s Wines, has been in the wine industry for many years. Winemaker and Sommelier, he learnt from the older original wine makers like Jack Kilgour and the Henry Martin Family, and now runs his own unique winery/cellar/wine…
Where do we start……Chef Joe affectionally as he is known, is referred to as one of the original great chefs of South Australia that has created and introduced original iconic dishes like Risotto Bolognese, Filet Mignon, Carpet Bag Steak and Thermidor Steak. From the earliest beginnings of the famous ‘Vittorios Restaurant’ in Hindley Street, Adelaide – in the early…