The wine region of Hastings River is located in the region of Northern Rivers of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud of Australia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cassegrain or the Domaine Cassegrain produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Hastings River are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Hastings River often reveals types of flavors of oak, citrus fruit or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or tree fruit.
In the mouth of Hastings River is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 1 estates and châteaux in the of Hastings River, producing 38 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Hastings River go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
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