THE GRAPEVINE BLOG

The 2024 Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival will showcase over 50 of the Valley’s best wineries, distillers, and brewers on Saturday, 13 July at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley.

With so many cellar doors and wineries, you are truly spoilt for choice in the Hunter Valley. Next time you plan on visiting us, be sure to check out these brand new or recently renovated cellar doors here in the region.

The Hunter Valley is where connections are forged, friendships are nurtured, and memories are created. Join us this Winter, a time of warmth, togetherness, and celebration in the Hunter Valley. The allure of a crackling woodfire with a glass of Shiraz is made all the more irresistible by the diverse array of wine and food experiences taking place this Winter. Escape the ordinary and seek solace in your overnight retreat embracing the opportunity to unwind and recharge this Winter. Here are ten things to do in the Hunter Valley this winter. 

There’s something welcoming and comforting about a fireplace that can make you feel completely at home whilst on a holiday. When the weather cools down, the Hunter Valley is always ready to turn the heat up with plenty of winter warmer options. From fiery outdoor bonfires, to intimate in-house log fires, there is something for a range of occasions. Here are 25 places or events to indulge in all things food and wine fireside this Winter. 

Rally the troops, claim your patch of ground at one of our big name estates, and celebrate the greats of all music genres where there’s space to dance up a storm and seriously good wines to enjoy. April calls for a jam-packed live music lineup with an array of events taking place in the region including the Red Hot Summer Tour, Chris Isaak at a Day on the Green, The Gum Ball & James Taylor at a Day on the Green, here are some insider tips on how to make the most of a concert weekend getaway.