Meet the Winemaker

Bryan Currie, the accomplished chief winemaker at Hungerford Hill, is celebrated for his dedication to crafting award-winning wines. With nominations for prestigious awards like 'Winemaker of the Year' by Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine in 2012 and his selection as a 'Future Leader' in 2009, Bryan's expertise shines through. His distinction as a scholar at the renowned Len Evans Tutorial in 2007 is a testament to his skill. Championing wines from New South Wales, Bryan has amassed numerous medals and trophies for the wines he crafts, further cementing his legacy in the industry. Passionate and innovative, Bryan's creations captivate wine enthusiasts worldwide.

The History

The history of Hungerford is long and complex, but it's most recent chapter began in December 2016 when Sam Arnaout purchased the winery. He had visions of a Hungerford Hill with a greater focus on Hunter Valley wines, so he also acquired the renowned Sweetwater and Dalwood vineyards. With an award-winning cellar door, restaurant and range of wines, Hungerford Hill is now in the enviable position of being able to offer an all-encompassing wine and food experience worthy of its name.

Meet the team

Meet the people behind the wines and the boutique estate in the Hunter Valley.

Sam Arnaout - Owner

Sabine Duval - Brand & Sales Manager

Nick Williams - Cellar Door Operations Manager

Kelly Everingham - Financial Controller

Sarah Beilby - Assistant Winemaker

Gavin Russell - Cellar Manager

Tony Webster - Assistant Club Manager

Fred Garside - Wine Club Manager

Our vineyards

Hungerford Hill's wines are crafted using the finest grapes from NSW's best wine regions.

Hunter Valley

Located 160km north of Sydney, the Hunter Valley shelters below the spectacular Brokenback Ranges. It’s warm and humid climate is tempered by afternoon sea breezes. The soils vary widely from friable red volcanic soils which produce some of Australia’s most long-lived shiraz wines through to sandy river beds which produce similarly long-lived Semillon wines.

Tumbarumba

This remote, cool climate region, 100km South-West of Canberra, is one of the highest in Australia. The vineyards were first planted in 1981 on the western slopes of the Snowy Mountains with elevations ranging from 500 to 950m. Soil types vary across the region from fertile basalt to decomposed granite. The region is becoming renowned for producing some of Australia’s finest Chardonnays and sparkling wines.

Hilltops

The Hilltops Region is 150km west of Canberra, Australia’s capital, surrounding the town of Young, famous for its cherries. Vines were first planted in the 1970’s at an elevation between 450m and 600m on a mix of deep gravelly red soils, basalt and sandy decomposed granite. The cool and dry continental climate, with occasional snow in winter, produces rich, full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz wines.

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