The best wines of Hunter

Discover the best wines of Hunter of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud as well as the best winemakers of Hunter and estates of Hunter to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Hunter and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Hunter by region

Looking for a good wine of Hunter of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Hunter. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Hunter with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Hunter

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Hunter

Red wines from the region of Hunter go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef miroton, moroccan lamb stew or cassoulet of yesteryear.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Hunter

On the nose the red wine of the region of Hunter. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Hunter. is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

The best vintages in red wine of Hunter

  • 2014With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.75/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Hunter

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Barbera
  • Grenache
  • Nebbiolo

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Hunter

A wine route planned in the region of Hunter? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Hunter.

Discovering the wine region of Hunter

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).

Great white wines of Hunter

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Hunter

White wines from the region of Hunter go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of sardines with escabeche, creamy tomato squid or grandma's cherry clafoutis.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Hunter

On the nose the white wine of the region of Hunter. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, oak or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Hunter. is a powerful.

The best vintages in white wine of Hunter

  • 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Hunter

  • Chardonnay
  • Sémillon
  • Verdelho
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Fiano

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Hunter

A wine route planned in the region of Hunter? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Hunter.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Great sparkling wines of Hunter

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Hunter

Sparkling wines from the region of Hunter go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or sweet desserts such as recipes of stewed beef heart, watercress salad with vitamins or tarte tatin.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Hunter

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Hunter. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Hunter

  • 2015With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Hunter

  • Moscato
  • Merlot
  • Verdelho
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Hunter

A wine route planned in the region of Hunter? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Hunter.

The word of the wine: Pressing

Mechanical action consisting of pressing the grapes (before fermentation for whites) or the marc soaked in wine (after fermentation for reds).

Great pink wines of Hunter

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Hunter

Pink wines from the region of Hunter go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of ardéchoise fly, chicken blanquette or rabbit with mustard and tomatoes.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Hunter

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Hunter. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, citrus fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Hunter

  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.30/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Hunter

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinot Noir
  • Verdelho
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Hunter

A wine route planned in the region of Hunter? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Hunter.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of Hunter

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Hunter

Sweet wines from the region of Hunter go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of pasta with tuna and laughing cow, mussels with marinara or chantilly cream.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Hunter

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Hunter. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Hunter

  • 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Hunter

  • Sémillon

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Hunter

A wine route planned in the region of Hunter? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Hunter.

The word of the wine: Apyrene

Seedless grape.

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