Natural selection
The Hunter Valley is home to a refreshing number of organic wines. Local winemaker Angus Vinden, from Vinden Wines shares a few of his favourites.
2022 Shiraz Nouveau
Producer: Vinden Wines
Origin: Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, NSW
Varietal: Red
Style: A Beaujolais style of shiraz. Early picked, wild-fermented, aged in concrete/old oak. Organic, light, fun and ‘sessionable’.
2021 Ablington Vineyard Chardonnay
Producer: M&J Becker
Origin: Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, NSW
Varietal: White
Style: A beautiful, modern expression of a Hunter chardy. Organic, wild-fermented in neutral puncheons, refined and complex.
2021 BREAKING GROUND BARBERA
Producer: Margan Wines
Origin: Broke, Hunter
Valley, NSW
Varietal: Red
Style: A lighter-framed example that’s bright and crunchy with lively acidity. Organic, whole-bunch and wild fermented. Delicious.
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