Scarborough Wines - Premium Hunter Valley Estate
Discover the exceptional range from Scarborough, a distinguished Hunter Valley winery crafting outstanding wines from one of Australia's most historic wine regions. Known for exceptional Semillon and Chardonnay that showcase the distinctive character of Hunter Valley terroir, Scarborough offers great value on premium New South Wales wines.
Scarborough Wine Range
Scarborough Green Label Hunter Semillon - A classic expression of Hunter Valley Semillon, the region's signature white wine. This wine showcases Semillon's distinctive character with citrus, lemon, and mineral notes, crisp acidity, and excellent ageing potential. Hunter Valley Semillon is renowned worldwide for its ability to develop extraordinary complexity with age, transforming from fresh citrus to rich honey and toast notes over 10-20 years.
Scarborough Yellow Label Chardonnay - An elegant Hunter Valley Chardonnay offering refined fruit expression, balanced oak integration, and the distinctive character that defines quality Hunter Chardonnay. This wine delivers stone fruit, citrus, and subtle oak notes with excellent structure and food-pairing versatility.
Hunter Valley Wine Region
Scarborough's vineyards are located in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious wine regions. The Hunter Valley's distinctive characteristics include:
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Historic Region - Australia's oldest wine region with over 190 years of winemaking heritage
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Semillon Capital - World-renowned for producing exceptional Semillon
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Warm Climate - Unique terroir creating distinctive wine styles
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New South Wales - Located north of Sydney in NSW
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Traditional Winemaking - Generations of expertise and regional knowledge
Hunter Valley Semillon Excellence
Hunter Valley Semillon is one of Australia's most distinctive and celebrated wine styles. Scarborough's Green Label showcases this unique wine:
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Citrus & Lemon - Fresh, vibrant fruit character when young
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Mineral Notes - Distinctive minerality from Hunter Valley soils
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Crisp Acidity - Natural acidity providing excellent balance
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Ageing Potential - Develops honey and toast notes over decades
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Low Alcohol - Typically lighter in alcohol, elegant and refreshing
Hunter Valley Chardonnay Character
Hunter Valley Chardonnay offers distinctive character shaped by the region's warm climate and traditional winemaking:
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Stone Fruit - Peach and nectarine flavours
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Citrus Notes - Fresh lemon and grapefruit character
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Balanced Oak - Subtle oak integration enhancing complexity
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Food-Friendly - Excellent acidity for food pairing
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Regional Character - Distinctive Hunter Valley style
Food Pairing Versatility
Scarborough wines offer excellent food pairing options:
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Hunter Semillon - Seafood, oysters, Asian cuisine, light salads, goat's cheese
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Chardonnay - Roast chicken, seafood, creamy pasta, grilled fish
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Australian Cuisine - Perfect with contemporary Australian dining
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Fresh Produce - Complements quality ingredients and simple preparations
Hunter Valley Heritage
The Hunter Valley has been producing wine since the 1820s, making it Australia's oldest wine region. Scarborough continues this proud tradition, crafting wines that honour Hunter Valley's heritage whilst showcasing contemporary winemaking excellence. The region's unique combination of climate, soil, and winemaking expertise creates wines of distinctive character that are celebrated worldwide.
Semillon Ageing Potential
Hunter Valley Semillon is renowned for extraordinary ageing potential. Scarborough's Green Label Semillon can be enjoyed young for fresh citrus character or cellared for 10-20+ years, developing complex honey, toast, and lanolin notes whilst maintaining vibrant acidity. This transformation makes Hunter Semillon one of the world's most fascinating and age-worthy white wines.
Quality & Value
Scarborough represents excellent value in Hunter Valley wine, offering quality expressions of the region's signature varietals at accessible price points. These wines are perfect for discovering Hunter Valley's distinctive styles, building a wine collection, or enjoying premium New South Wales wines with everyday meals and special occasions.
Serving Suggestions
Scarborough wines offer versatile serving options:
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Chilled - Serve white wines at 8-12°C
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Young Semillon - Enjoy fresh for vibrant citrus character
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Aged Semillon - Cellar for development of complex honey notes
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With Food - Both wines excel alongside quality cuisine
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Special Occasions - Perfect for celebrations and entertaining
New South Wales Wine Excellence
Scarborough showcases the finest of New South Wales winemaking, demonstrating the Hunter Valley's ability to produce world-class wines with distinctive regional character. From the iconic Semillon to elegant Chardonnay, these wines represent the best of NSW's premier wine region and Australia's rich winemaking heritage.
Whether you're discovering the unique character of Hunter Valley Semillon, enjoying elegant Chardonnay, building a cellar of age-worthy Australian whites, or seeking quality NSW wines, Scarborough delivers exceptional quality and authentic Hunter Valley character. These wines represent outstanding value from one of Australia's most historic and celebrated wine regions.
