THE GRAPEVINE BLOG

From new must-try restaurant openings to pastry chef delights and a Hunter Valley Winery being named the #1 winery in Australia, here’s what’s new and trending in the Hunter Valley. 

The Hunter Valley isn't just a haven for wine enthusiasts; it's also a paradise for cheese lovers. Home to several renowned cheese producers, the region offers a delectable array of cheeses that perfectly complement its world-class wines. Here’s a guide to four of the best cheese purveyors in the Hunter Valley and their top-selling or highly rated cheeses.

Planning your Christmas Day feast shouldn’t be a chore. To make it effortless, Wine Selectors has created this easy-to-follow Christmas food and wine pairing guide, featuring the best holiday recipes to enjoy with a glass (or two) of premium Hunter Valley wines. While everyone brings their own unique traditions to the holiday table, these tried-and-true pairings promise to add a memorable touch. So, read on, don your chef’s hat, and get ready for your most delicious festive season yet!

Get set for a fabulous season of flavour-packed alfresco dining opportunities featuring spring recipes and wine pairings. There’s no better time to lose those winter layers and enjoy lunch in the warming sun, so we’ve come up with some of our favourite spring recipes and wine pairings to help you savour and share a season of deliciousness.

Much-loved Hunter Valley winery Harkham will open a restaurant on their grounds to sit alongside their cellar door on Thursday 18 July. The restaurant will have a relaxed atmosphere, a simple menu designed for sharing and live music from local talent on Saturdays from 3-6pm.

Today the Hunter’s culinary not-for-profit body, known for producing one of the region’s hottest foodie events – the Food Fight, has unveiled its four Chefs for 2024. The four chefs, all at the top of the culinary chain will vie for the consumer’s vote at the popular lunch in the Hunter Valley in June.