Our StoryIn 1952, the purchase of 300 acres of land on the famous Hunter Valley, New South of Wales, saw the beginning of what has now become a diversified & successful enterprise... namely Royal Hunter.The Hunter Valley is a well known agricultural centre. The fresh air, rich soils and temperate climate combine to make the region conducive to growing of plentiful crops and livestock.Grapes for Royal Hunter wines are carefully sourced & selected from world renowned neighboring wine regions. Carefully blended by experienced local winemakers, these wines reflect not only their quality ingredients but a combination of passion and knowhow.We hope you enjoy drinking our wines as much as we have enjoyed making them.2011 Adelaide Hills Shiraz[The Region]Circuiting the eastern boundary of the city of Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills are part of t he Mount Lofty Ranges. Stretching from the Barossa and Eden Valleys in the north to the boundaries of McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek in the south, the Adelaide Hill s is one of South Australia's largest wine regions, as well as the oldest.The veritable maze of valleys and sub-valleys, with slopes offering every conceivable aspect, means there is as much mesocl imatic variation as one can find anywhere in Australia, making generalisations very h azardous.However, most of the Adelaide Hills has an unequivocally cool climate, with heat su mmations ranging from less than 1,300 at Stirling to 1,398 at Lenswood. It is not until one reaches the northern extremity of the region, and the west-facing slopes, that one moves out of a climate suited principally to the early-ripening varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, and into terra in which satisfactorily ripens Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.[Wine Analysis]Alcohol Level: 12.56%TA: 6.21g/LpH: 3.64VA: 0.50g/LResidual Sugar: 3.5g/L[Tasting Note and/or Wine Making]This wine embodys the original promise we made to the grape growers to make wines that show what the Adelaide Hills is all about. From cool climate, our vineyards prov ide stable quality of Shiraz every single vintage as you wish. A wine of great depth of colour reflecting the splendid 2011 red wine vintage, and this is a beautiful expression of Adelaide Hill Shiraz, it will continue to develop in the bottle for five plus years.Colour: Deep red crimson with huesAroma: Intense, Satsuma plums and blueberry aromas mingle with sweet spice and th e wonderful violet perfumePalate: It is a seamless wine with an excellent structure, its rich fruit reined in by firm tannins.Food Match: Red meats, flavorful and heartier (red) pastas, lamb, strong-flavored cheese, and chocolates (especially dark).2009 Adelaide Hills Merlot[The Region]Circuiting the eastern boundary of the city of Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills are part of t he Mount Lofty Ranges. Stretching from the Barossa and Eden Valleys in the north to the boundaries of McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek in the south, the Adelaide Hill s is one of South Australia's largest wine regions, as well as the oldest.The veritable maze of valleys and sub-valleys, with slopes offering every conceivable aspect, means there is as much mesocl imatic variation as one can find anywhere in Australia, making generalisations very h azardous.However, most of the Adelaide Hills has an unequivocally cool climate, with heat su mmations ranging from less than 1,300 at Stirling to 1,398 at Lenswood. It is not until one reaches the northern extremity of the region, and the west-facing slopes, that one moves out of a climate suited principally to the early-ripening varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, and into terra in which satisfactorily ripens Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot.[Wine Analysis]Alcohol Level: 14.68%TA: 5.09g/LpH: 3.5VA: 0.39g/LResidual Sugar: 0.66g/L[Tasting Note and/or Wine Making]This wine embodys the original promise we made to the grape growers to make wines that show what the Adelaide Hills is all about. From cool climate, our vineyards prov ide stable quality of Shiraz every single vintage as you wish. The classic 2009 vintage has produced a wine of deep red/ black colour with lashings of blackcurrant and viole ts on the bouquet. The palate shows dark fruit flavours and finishes with firm, fine gra ined tannins. This wine will age beautifully over the next 3-5 years but is already superb drinking for those who appreciate fruit vibrancy. Colour: Ruby red with purple hues.Aroma: The nose displays earthy notes combined with mulberry and plum. Palate: This wine displays soft light tannins with dominant aromatic fruit characters of mulberry and plum with a hint of spice at the end of the palate.Food Match: Fairly versatile when it comes to food pairing options. Poultry, red meat, pork, pastas, salads - Merlot can handle them all well.2010 Barossa Valley Old Vine Shiraz[The Region]Barossa Valley is Australia's best-known wine region. The Barossa Valley, with its strong German heritage is a place ful l of character. Most renowned for its opulent styles of Shiraz which is the best in the world, the region also produces fine examples of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonny. The climate of the region has often been unfairly characterised as very warm but in its lower parts it is only moderately so and at higher altitudes quite cool. The region doe s have a wide diurnal temperature range, higher maxima, more sunshine and a much lower humidity and rainfall. All of this adds up to a continental climate ideal for full-bodied red wines, excellent fortified wines and generally robust white wines.[Wine Analysis]Alcohol Level: 14.16%TA: 6.17g/LpH: 3.59VA: 0.32g/LResidual Sugar: 1.17g/L[Tasting Note and/or Wine Making]Each vintage we keep certain parcels of fruit separate and release them as individual wines. We believe these wines to be a true expression of the varietal characters and un ique terroir of the vineyards from which they are made. This is a superb Shiraz from e xceptional Barossa vineyards Made from old vine and stored in oak for a long time. T he pure Barossa Valley Shiraz provides the world best quality to satisfy your palate.Colour: Deep purple and garnet hues in colour.Aroma: Aromas of light and dark fruit characters with whole black pepper and cinna mon spice on the nose.Palate: The palate is full bodied, displaying long fruit sweetness which is supported w ith a firm acid backbone and balanced integrated tannins, sustaining the length of this wine.Food Match: Shiraz is great for grilled meats or veggies, wild game, richly flavored re d meats, beef stew and meat lover's pizza.2010 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon[The Region]Coonawarra is an Aboriginal word meaning honeysuckle which is located in the southeast corner of south Australia state some 400 km from Adelaide. The region has a coo l to warm continental climate, with a high diurnal range. The terra rossa soil produce t he Australia’s most outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon wines. This clay sits on top of w elldraining limestone and quite often breaks though the red soil to produce a stony loo king vineyard. Rain easily flows through to the limestone and therefore the soils are w ell drained, another aspect for guaranteeing high quality Cabernet Sauvignon grape pr oduction.We have long nurtured our growers in this outpost of cool climate winemaking. The tr ansitional soils typically produce aromatic wines of depth and complexity and this wi ne is no exception. Grown in an ‘Australian sprawl’, the fruit shows off the elegant vi brancy of Coonawarra and its signature variety - Cabernet Sauvignon.[Wine Analysis]Alcohol Level: 12.25%TA: 6.34g/LpH: 3.27VA: 0.36g/LResidual Sugar: 0.82g/L[Tasting Note and/or Wine Making]An exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, abundant with a vibrant spectrum of distinct vari etal and regional characteristics of red cherry, mint and dark berry.Approachable on release, while still delivering the lauded varietal and regional charac teristics synonymous with a classic Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon at super premiu m level.Colour: Deep purple with vibrant hues.Aroma: Enticing dark and red fruit aromas with light spicy oak.Palate: Rich and supple, with pristine flavours of blackcurrant and complex layers of minty Coonawarra Cabernet. Fine grained tannins frame the ripe and vibrant fruit char acters, while creamy oak adds to the long, rich finish.Food Match: Red meats, flavorful and heartier (red) pastas, lamb, strong-flavored cheese, and chocolates (especially dark).2011 South Australia Chardonnay[The Region]In this oldest and best wine region of Australia, South Australia produces more than half of Australia wine annually. The state of South Australia has a vast diversity in geography and climate which allows the state to be able to successfully produce a wide range of grape varieties. Not only the region provides the best riesling, chardonnay, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon in Australia, also owns some of the world best awards for these varieties.[Wine Analysis]Alcohol Level: 12.9%TA: 6.6g/LpH: 3.36VA: 0.28g/LResidual Sugar: 7g/L[Tasting Note and/or Wine Making]Layered, elegant and refined, the sophisticated palate combines a lemon minerality and persistent melon characters with stylish and subtle oak flavours. In addition to this well-integrated oak, lees stirring has added a delightful texture and mouthfeel, creating a wine of balance, complexity and exceptional length. This is a fine and superbly balanced Chardonnay that captures the essence of its cool-climate origin. Colour: Attractive pale-medium straw colour with green hues.Aroma:Ripe stone fruit, melon and peach abound in this superb Australian Chardonnay.Palate: The palate has good weight, peach and melon flavours dominating with a hint of citrus, tasty vanillin oak, good length and a soft smooth finish.Food Match: Chardonnay will pair well with poultry dishes, pork, seafood or recipes that have a heavy cream or butter base. Also consider pairing unoaked Chardonnay with guacamole, garlic, salads, grilled shrimp or even curry dishes.2011 SA Cabernet Sauvignon[The Region]In this oldest and best wine region of Australia, South Australia produces more than half of Australia wine annually. The state of South Australia has a vast diversity in geography and climate which allows the state to be able to successfully produce a wide range of grape varieties. Not only the region provides the best riesling, chardonnay, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon in Australia, also owns some of the world best awards for these varieties.[Wine Analysis]Alcohol Level: 14 %TA: 6g/LpH: 3.44VA: 0.69g/LResidual Sugar: 1.61g/L[Tasting Note and/or Wine Making]The grapes for this wine were sourced from our own vineyards and premium growers across South Australia. Soils are predominantly red sandy loam over limestone, on gently undulating east west ridges.The grapes for this wine were picked at night to make sure that they were as cool as possible. Crushed to modern rotary fermenters the grapes were then allowed to macerate for 2 days before inoculation and fermentation. Pressed off skins 7 days laterand allowed to go through the second malolactic fermentation. The wine has then had minimal handling prior to filtration for bottling in our BRC accredited winery. Colour:Deep red in colour, with some purple huesAroma: Complex aromas of red berry integrate perfectly with more savoury and red pepper notes with a gentle touch of oak.Palate:The rich mouth filling palate has flavours following through from the initial impression of berries and more complex capsicum family characters with delightful savoury notes, clean tannins and soft background oak on the finish.Food Match: Red meats, flavorful and heartier (red) pastas, lamb, strong-flavored cheese, and chocolates (especially dark).。
