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Meet the New Generation Hunter Valley winemakers...
The New Generation Hunter Valley are: David Hook | Andrew Thomas | Rhys Eather | Nick Paterson | Mike De Iuliis | Andrew Margan
The oldest wine growing region of Australia has a new face. The Hunter now has new breed of winemakers establishing their own unique styles of distinct regional wines. Working with old vineyards using contemporary methods and producing wines reflective of their own personalities the New Generation are taking the world of wine by surprise and are at the cutting edge of the Hunter Valley’s future.
The New Generation Hunter Valley involves the winemaking talents of David Hook (David Hook Wines), Andrew Thomas (Thomas Wines), Rhys Eather (Meerea Park), Nick Paterson (Mistletoe Wines), Mike De Iuliis (De Iuliis Wines) and Andrew Margan (Margan Wines). All six of them are dedicated winemakers who have cut their teeth making wine all over the world before settling down in the Hunter Valley to create their own mark. Totally dedicated to the future of the Hunter, they all have an enormous amount of enthusiasm and experience that drives them to combine in this 'new' joint venture.
David Hook | David Hook Wines
More about David Hook: http://www.davidhookwines.com.au
Bitten by the grape at a young age, Hooky transformed his family grazing property into a vineyard and winery to produce quality Semillon and Shiraz as well as Italian varieties, Pinot Grigio and Barbera.
Andrew Thomas | Thomas Wines
More about Andrew Thomas: http://www.thomaswines.com.au
Since their first vintage in 1997, Thomas has grown to become one of the Hunter Valley's top producers specialising in Semillon and Shiraz. Grapes are sourced from some of the Hunter Valley’s most distinguished sites, producing world class, uniquely regional wine styles.
Rhys Eather | Meerea Park
More about Rhys Eather: http://www.meereapark.com.au
Owned by brothers Rhys and Garth Eather, Meerea Park wines are handcrafted using fruit grown from some of the Hunter Valley's oldest and best vineyard sites. Winemaker, Rhys Eather has gained international winemaking experience in France and Italy.
Nick Paterson | Mistletoe Wines
More about Nick Paterson: http://www.mistletoewines.com.au
From vineyard to bottle, winemaker Nick Paterson and the Mistletoe team employ a ‘no compromise’ approach in making premium quality wine true to its origin, while allowing the grapes to reveal their individual characteristics.
Mike De Iuliis | De Iuliis Wines
More about Mike De Iuliis: http://www.dewines.com.au
Established in 1990, De Iuliis Wines is recognised as one of Australia’s leading boutique wineries. Winemaker, Mike De Iuliis is one of the Hunter Valley’s new generation of winemakers producing some of the region’s best and most awarded wines.
Andrew Margan | Margan Wines
More about Andrew Margan: http://www.margan.com.au
Andrew and wife Lisa launched MARGAN in 1997 and have built their brand on making wines in a style that suit the vineyards, paying respect to the traditions of the Hunter Valley but with their own contemporary personality.