THE GRAPEVINE BLOG

Planning a memorable celebration with friends and family? Whether it's a birthday bash, a wedding party, a hen’s day out, or just an excuse to gather your favourite people, the Hunter Valley is the perfect destination for group getaways. Imagine exploring some of Australia’s most renowned wineries, each offering tailored experiences for large groups ensuring your experience is both seamless and special. We highly recommend booking ahead so you and your crew don’t miss out. Here is a selection of some wineries that cater for larger group bookings. 

Yesterday in Melbourne the Hunter Valley’s Liz Silkman was bestowed with the most celebrated winemaking title in Australia Halliday Winemaker of the Year 2025. Liz is the first Hunter Valley winemaker to ever be awarded this title from one of the world’s most respected wine critics.

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.

As winter settles in, there's no better way to embrace the season than by cosying up next to a crackling fire with a glass of Hunter Valley red wine. Known for producing some of Australia's finest red wines, the Hunter Valley offers the perfect selections for those intimate winter evenings. Here's a curated list of the best Hunter Valley red wines that promise to warm your heart and enhance your fireside experience.

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.

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.