St Walter is an ale made with red wine grapes. It is named for Topher and Bernadette's eldest son. Available from Bottle Details ABV °P Cellaring 1 Feb 2026 75cl 6.2% 10.0 3 years + St Walter a golden barrel aged ale wholly fermented by a diversity of yeasts and bacteria collected from native flowers in NSW refermented with red wine grapes. It is named for Topher and Bernadette’s first son. Saint Walter was an 11th century monk from the Loire Valley in France and is the patron saint of vintners. In 2025, St Walter: Gamay was made by blending barrel aged golden mixed culture fermentation ale with 690kg of handpicked, whole bunch Gamay from Johansen Vineyard in Tumbarumba, NSW. After a four month maceration and refermentation of fruit and beer, it was bottled and allowed to naturally carbonate and mature before release. The label artwork was done by Walt's mum, Bernadette. Nemesia's tasting notes: A nose bursting with candied red fruit, strawberry, currant and plum, and a delicate floral note. More savoury on the palate than the nose suggests, leading with florals and finishing with an elegant spicy tannin. Quite a plush mouthfeel, an inviting drink. 360 bottles available online.
