The wine region of Hunter is located in the region of Hunter Valley of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud of Australia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Usher Tinkler Wines or the Domaine Peterson House produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Hunter are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Hunter often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.
In the mouth of Hunter is a powerful. We currently count 25 estates and châteaux in the of Hunter, producing 44 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Hunter go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Pinot grigio is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot grigio was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. pinot grigio is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot grigio wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot grigio is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.
