Australia
is a new world wine region, right? Well, even though the vineyards don't have
the same length of history as some in Europe, doesn't make them exactly new.
Case in point is the wine region of Hunter Valley in New South Wales. This
area, Australia's oldest, was established in the 1820s by James Busby. It's old
enough, in fact, to have "legends," and I had the good fortune to
meet a number of these distinguished gentlemen at a special Wine MediaConference event at Brokenwood Winery.
According to winecountry.com.au , "The status of 'Hunter Valley Legend' is an honour bestowed on individuals who have given many years of outstanding service to the advancement of the Hunter Valley as a wine producing region."
Hunter Valley legend Brian McGuigan was one of the featured speakers at the event. The attendees of the Wine Media Conference, which included wine bloggers, marketers, and trade professionals from a number of countries, were excited to hear from him.
According to winecountry.com.au , "The status of 'Hunter Valley Legend' is an honour bestowed on individuals who have given many years of outstanding service to the advancement of the Hunter Valley as a wine producing region."
Hunter Valley legend Brian McGuigan was one of the featured speakers at the event. The attendees of the Wine Media Conference, which included wine bloggers, marketers, and trade professionals from a number of countries, were excited to hear from him.
In addition to introducing conference participants to the Hunter Valley legends, the event also featured dozens of fine wines from the region. At the conference, participants straight-away learned that the region is proud of its Semillon. At the event, we got to taste a delicious 10-year-old bottle from McLeish Estate. Aged Hunter Valley Semillon has a textured mouthfeel, lemon curd on the palate, and makes a rich impression.
The event also showcased the gorgeous, open air tasting room - or as referred to in Australia, the cellar door - at Brokenwood. Recently opened, this is a destination winery that is already attracting numerous visitors.