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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.