The Hunter Valley, north of Sydney, is one of Australia's oldest wine regions, its humid climate an unusual challenge for quality viticulture that the region has nonetheless mastered. It's best known for age-worthy Sémillon, a low-alcohol white that develops toasty, honeyed complexity over decades, alongside earthy, medium-bodied Shiraz.
Grapes grown here
Sémillon
Principal
Syrah
Principal
Barbera
Permitted
Cabernet Franc
Permitted
Cabernet Sauvignon
Permitted
Chardonnay
Permitted
Dolcetto
Permitted
Merlot
Permitted
Pinot Noir
Permitted
Sangiovese
Permitted
Tempranillo
Permitted
Trebbiano
Permitted
Viognier
Permitted
Malbec
Blending
Petit Verdot
Blending