Hungerford Hill

Deep amber in colour, this classic Rutherglen Muscat is rich, luscious and beautifully complex. Intensely aromatic, it displays concentrated raisined muscat fruit characters with layers of caramel, dried fruits and subtle spice.

The palate is full and velvety, showcasing the hallmark richness of this iconic fortified dessert style. Sweet muscat flavours linger beautifully, balanced by depth, warmth and a smooth, lingering finish.

Perfect served slightly chilled alongside rich desserts, blue cheese or enjoyed on its own as an indulgent after-dinner wine.

Crafted from premium fruit grown just outside Young and Boorowa in the renowned Hilltops region, the 2022 Cabernet Malbec is a classic blend that beautifully showcases the power and elegance of these two iconic varieties. The wine displays a deep ruby colour with vibrant purple hues and opens with an expressive bouquet of blackcurrant, ripe plum and blueberry, layered with subtle hints of capsicum, mint and delicate floral notes. French oak maturation adds further complexity, bringing refined characters of vanilla, cedar and gentle spice.

Rich yet beautifully balanced, the palate delivers a medium to full-bodied expression with generous dark berry fruit, touches of blackcurrant leaf and a plush, velvety mouthfeel. The Cabernet provides structure and fine tannin grip, while the Malbec contributes softness and depth, creating a harmonious and elegant wine with vibrant natural acidity and excellent ageing potential. The finish is long and lingering, with notes of dark chocolate and espresso complementing the wine’s rich fruit profile. A superb example of Hilltops winemaking, this Cabernet Malbec is equally suited to immediate enjoyment or careful cellaring over the years ahead.

Awards

93 Points - Halliday Wine Companion, Toni Paterson

"A cool-climate blend that expertly melds richness and freshness. The wine draws you in with its fragrance of freshly crushed sage and hints of nasturtium. The redcurrant and dark cherry fruit have beautiful clarity and intensity, propped up with lively acidity and seamless tannin. The wine finishes with freshness rather than sweet fruit on the back palate, giving it somewhat of a Euro-flair."

A classic blend bringing together the elegance of Shiraz and the richness of Cabernet from Australia's oldest wine region, The Hunter Valley.

Deep ruby red with vibrant crimson hues, this wine opens with aromas of ripe blackberry, dark cherry and cassis, layered with subtle hints of tobacco and fresh mint.

The palate is medium to full-bodied, offering generous dark fruit flavours balanced by fine tannins and bright natural acidity. Gentle oak influence adds depth and complexity, leading to a smooth, lingering finish.

Versatile and food-friendly, this blend pairs beautifully with grilled steak, roasted lamb, hearty stews, mushroom dishes and aged cheeses. Enjoy now or cellar for a few years as the flavours continue to evolve and integrate.

The current vintage Tasting Note can be found Here.

The Hunter Valley is Australia’s premium Shiraz region.  Sweetwater Estate shiraz grapes are hand-picked on land that has been the setting since 1844, for one of the oldest known vineyard sites in the Lower Hunter Valley.

Grown in ancient red soils, nourished by local clear waters and blessed by Australia’s abundant and constant sunshine.

Wine Show Results

4x Trophies l 1x Gold Medal - Hunter Valley Wine Show 2025

• The Doug Seabrook Memorial Trophy for Best Red Wine of Show
• Len Evans Trophy for Best Single Vineyard Red
• Hector Tulloch Memorial Trophy for Best Shiraz
• Stibbard- Hulin Trophy for Best Two-Year-Old Shiraz

96 Points

Halliday Wine Companion, Toni Paterson

"An aromatic, robust yet classically styled shiraz with outstanding fruit concentration and class. Deeply coloured, it holds its cards close to its chest at first but, with air, it becomes magnificent. Plush, inky blood plums are wrapped in a matrix of complex tannins that build from the mid-palate. Adding intrigue is a faint sanguine note, along with fragrant potpourri and dried dark cherry. It is a dark and serious wine of character and depth destined to evolve beautifully with time. Decant vigorously if drinking young."

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