The VERY affordable Aussie wine list King Charles and Camilla enjoyed during their royal visit – and they’re all under $40
King Charles and Queen Camilla sampled some of Australia’s finest wines during the welcome ceremony during their royal visit Down Under.
The Federal Government hosted its Parliamentary Reception for Their Majesties in the Great Hall, hosted by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Mrs Jodie Haydon, on Monday evening.
His Majesty and his wife sampled some local wines from Australia’s famous wine-producing regions, including Shiraz from the Barossa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Margaret River.
The best part? All five bottles on the menu cost less than $40 each.
The royal wine selection included Josef Chromy Sparkling NV ($32.99), Hentley Farm Eden Valley Riesling ($28), Hentley Farm Barossa Shiraz ($36.50) and Castelli Silver Series Chardonnay ($25).
The most affordable wine the royal couple enjoyed was the Cape Mentelle Marmaduke Cabernet Sauvignon, which costs a modest $18.99.
The velvety wine is made from an abundance of red and dark berries and soft flowers.
The ‘vibrant ruby’ drop is said to be a ‘wonderful introduction’ to Margaret River Cabernet – and goes perfectly with an eye fillet with green pepper sauce or a pasta dish with mushrooms.
The standout wine on the menu was the Hentley Farm Barossa Shiraz, priced at $36.50, made from fruit grown on the estate’s vineyard in South Australia.
King Charles and Queen Camilla at the parliamentary reception where the wines were served
The royal wine selection included Cape Mentelle Marmaduke Cabernet Sauvignon, $18.99 (left) and Josef Chromy Sparkling NV, $32.99 (right)
Their Majesties got to taste some local wines from Australia’s famous wine-producing regions during the welcome ceremony during their royal visit Down Under
The King and Queen enjoyed a refreshing taste of Josef Chromy Sparkling NV of Tasmania, priced at $32.99.
The white wine variety is described as having a ‘delicate taste’, with a ‘vivid taste’ of fresh Granny Smith green apple and lemon with a hint of toasted biscuit.
The exceptional wines were paired with Australian dishes made with native ingredients – including Bundaberg key crab, Armidale Shepherd’s pie, Griffith salted Murray cod croquette, Tasmanian salmon and WA falafel with Davidson plum.
The royal couple were treated to a sweet platter of Messina caramel slices, wattleseed lamington, cheesecake, Anzac biscuits and frangipane tarts.
Wine wasn’t the only drink on the menu.
The King and Queen were offered a selection of beers, including Great Northern, its non-alcoholic counterpart, and Furphy ale.