From the warmer climate of the historic Hunter Valley, the top picks below epitomise the diversity of its vineyards and the exceptional quality of its shiraz, semillon and chardonnay varieties.
![2019 Winmark Rusty’s Run Chardonnay](https://cdn.hardiegrant.com/-/media/wc/articles/travel/hunter-valley/winmark_chardonnay.ashx?h=700&w=1200&hash=4B31B9B284C8A4C447E8625F995FA656)
2019 Winmark Rusty’s Run Chardonnay
Notes of peach and citrus with a crisp finish brought on by less oak and more emphasis on balance. Versatile and elegant, best enjoyed with good company and good food.
RRP $32 | drink to 2024 | winmarkwines.com.au
![2018 Mount Pleasant Old Paddock & Old Hill Shiraz](https://cdn.hardiegrant.com/-/media/wc/articles/travel/hunter-valley/mount-pleasant_old-paddock-old-hill-shiraz.ashx?h=700&w=1200&hash=0EE14753F750D2969679E52CE97DFF02)
2018 Mount Pleasant Old Paddock & Old Hill Shiraz
French oak vanillin balances rich tannin for a supple finish, merging intense pepper from Old Paddock fruit with the lifted red fruits of the Old Hill vineyard. Thanks to the white pepper notes, it perfectly complements a cut of medium-rare scotch fillet.
RRP $55 | drink to 2043 | mountpleasantwines.com.au
![2019 Hollydene Show Reserve Semillon](https://cdn.hardiegrant.com/-/media/wc/articles/travel/hunter-valley/hollydene_semillon.ashx?h=700&w=1200&hash=AC4047D332C12B117B784E398C142BFE)
2019 Hollydene Show Reserve Semillon
Vibrant lemon and lime nose with great intensity and poise of flavour. Offers a crisp line of acidity balancing the wine with a long finish, a perfect pairing with shellfish and sashimi, or any other seafood dish.
RRP $36 | drink to 2033 | hollydeneestate.com
![2018 De Iuliis LDR Vineyard Shiraz Touriga](https://cdn.hardiegrant.com/-/media/wc/articles/travel/hunter-valley/de-iullis_shiraz-touriga.ashx?h=700&w=1200&hash=2F5215E5DD295B9421A1CCCDAA1A9747)
2018 De Iuliis LDR Vineyard Shiraz Touriga
Bright, fresh and vibrant, with a spice and savoury portfolio. The touriga nacional adds tannin and a vibrant floral lift for a wine best enjoyed with fine food and great company.
RRP $40 | drink to 2031 | dewine.com.au
*This article was produced by Halliday Wine Companion in partnership with the featured wineries.
2019 Winmark Rusty’s Run Chardonnay
Notes of peach and citrus with a crisp finish brought on by less oak and more emphasis on balance. Versatile and elegant, best enjoyed with good company and good food.
RRP $32 | drink to 2024 | winmarkwines.com.au
2018 Mount Pleasant Old Paddock & Old Hill Shiraz
French oak vanillin balances rich tannin for a supple finish, merging intense pepper from Old Paddock fruit with the lifted red fruits of the Old Hill vineyard. Thanks to the white pepper notes, it perfectly complements a cut of medium-rare scotch fillet.
RRP $55 | drink to 2043 | mountpleasantwines.com.au
2019 Hollydene Show Reserve Semillon
Vibrant lemon and lime nose with great intensity and poise of flavour. Offers a crisp line of acidity balancing the wine with a long finish, a perfect pairing with shellfish and sashimi, or any other seafood dish.
RRP $36 | drink to 2033 | hollydeneestate.com
2018 De Iuliis LDR Vineyard Shiraz Touriga
Bright, fresh and vibrant, with a spice and savoury portfolio. The touriga nacional adds tannin and a vibrant floral lift for a wine best enjoyed with fine food and great company.
RRP $40 | drink to 2031 | dewine.com.au
Discover more about the Hunter Valley with our essential guide.
*This article was produced by Halliday Wine Companion in partnership with the featured wineries.