Description 5 Red Star rated Leogate Estate was established in 2009 by Bill and Vicki Widin. Their vines are much older – the Widins are proud owners of the original Brokenback Vineyard established by the legendary Len Evans of Rothbury Estate fame over 40 years ago. Also worth noting, the 2018 was a near-perfect 9/10 vintage. A hallmark Hunter red that will always impress. “In many ways this is the flagship Leogate red... Strongly of the region, with a varnishy swathe of tannin galvanising scents of dark cherry, iodine, violet and bitter chocolate ... Some polished fresh leather, lingering across the tangy seams. A very solid wine from a superb vintage... 92pts” (Halliday Wine Companion, Ned Goodwin MW).
The Hunter Valley is a region of New South Wales, Australia, extending from approximately 120 km (75 mi) to 310 km (193 mi) north of Sydney. The Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s best known wine regions, playing a pivotal role in the history of Australian wine and is one of the first wine regions planted all the way back in the early 19th century. Flanked by mountains to the west and north the Hunter Valley acts as a funnel, pulling cool ocean breezes into the area.
