SLIDE SHOW: In Australia, Rethinking Shiraz
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The region is famed for its Semillon, but good Hunter Valley Shiraz is worth seeking out.
Jarrett Wrisley tastes wines from Hunter Valley while
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Vines outside the Small Winemakers Centre.
Jarrett Wrisley tastes wines from Hunter Valley while
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This Enomatic machine is where I started my exploration of the Hunter. Most of the wines were good, and some were great.
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That led me to two very young wine makers, both of whom grew up in this windy hill country where kangaroos probably outnumber cars on empty weekdays.
Jarrett Wrisley tastes wines from Hunter Valley while
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Liz Jackson, First Creek winemaker.
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Pepper's Convent, which is situated amongst the vines.
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 Photo by Jarrett Wrisley | Luke Watson, pulling out barrel samples at Pepper Tree winery. Learn more here . |
Jarrett Wrisley tastes wines from Hunter Valley while