The Winery Leogate Estate of Hunter of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud

Winery Leogate Estate - Balmain
The winery offers 38 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 1 of the estates of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud.
It is located in Hunter in the region of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud

The Winery Leogate Estate is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 38 wines for sale in of Hunter to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Leogate Estate wines

Looking for the best Winery Leogate Estate wines in Hunter among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Leogate Estate wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Leogate Estate wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Leogate Estate

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Leogate Estate

How Winery Leogate Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sautéed pork with pineapple, semolina-merguez salad or aiguillettes of duck with paprika and pan-fried ceps.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Leogate Estate

On the nose the red wine of Winery Leogate Estate. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, citrus fruit or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Leogate Estate. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Leogate Estate

  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Leogate Estate.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Tempranillo

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).

The top sweet wines of Winery Leogate Estate

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Leogate Estate

How Winery Leogate Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of whole salmon in aromatic broth, fideuà (paella with pasta and fish) or king's cake with frangipane.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Leogate Estate

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Leogate Estate. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Leogate Estate.

  • Sémillon

Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Sémillon blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top white wines of Winery Leogate Estate

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Leogate Estate

How Winery Leogate Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, spicy food or mushrooms such as recipes of gratin of fresh chard (green and ribs), shrimp marinade or pasta à la forestière (chanterelles).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Leogate Estate

On the nose the white wine of Winery Leogate Estate. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, oak or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth, tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Leogate Estate. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Leogate Estate

  • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.63/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Leogate Estate.

  • Sémillon
  • Chardonnay
  • Verdelho
  • Pinot Gris
  • Gewürztraminer

The word of the wine: Over-ripeness

Characteristic of grapes harvested late, rich in sugar, which give wines often mellow and marked by candied aromas.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Leogate Estate

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Leogate Estate

How Winery Leogate Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

The top pink wines of Winery Leogate Estate

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Leogate Estate

How Winery Leogate Estate wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of tibs (ethiopia), lamb mice confit and melting carrots or steak tartare.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Leogate Estate.

  • Shiraz/Syrah

The word of the wine: Old vines

There are no specific regulations governing the term "vieilles vignes". After 20 to 25 years, the yields stabilize and tend to decrease, the vines are deeply rooted, and the grapes that come from them give richer, more concentrated, more sappy wines, expressing with more nuance the characteristics of their terroir. It is possible to find plots of vines that claim to be a century old.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Leogate Estate

Planning a wine route in the of Hunter? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Leogate Estate.

Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer

Gewurztraminer rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of vine is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Gewurztraminer rosé can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Jura, Champagne, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

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The word of the wine: Over-ripeness

Characteristic of grapes harvested late, rich in sugar, which give wines often mellow and marked by candied aromas.

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