THE GRAPEVINE BLOG

Looking for the latest news, stories, tips and local knowledge to help plan your trip? Discover what is happening on the Hunter Valley Grapevine.

Winery Walkabouts: Winery trails by foot in the Hunter Valley

If you have ever visited the Hunter Valley before, you will know how far our rolling vineyards and hills span. With a handful of unique subregions, the easiest way to get about the region is by vehicle of course. However, if you are in the region and do not have a car or want to sip more than a glass or two, there are a handful of winery clusters that you can explore easily by foot. Here are some of the easiest winery walks by foot. 

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Delicious Degustation's

"What is a degustation?" one may ask themselves when deciphering the fancy word on a dining menu. ‘Degustation’ is a French word for ‘tasting’. So, it’s literally a menu that offers you a series of different dishes to sample and try.

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Record number of awards, nominations and guests celebrate the 2022 Wine and Tourism Legends of the Hunter Valley

Now in its 15th year, the 2022 Hunter Valley Legends & Wine Industry Awards last night saw a record number of Hunter Valley wine and tourism businesses recognised for excellence, commitment and quality.

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Honouring Hunter Valley Shiraz on International Shiraz Day 2021

22 July is the day to shine for one of the Hunter Valley's most popular varietals. Step forward, Hunter Valley Shiraz. To honour International Shiraz Day, we sat down this week, in the birthplace of Shiraz in Australia, with Andrew Thomas of Thomas Wines. Andrew, award-winning Hunter Valley winemaker, shared with us his expert knowledge on Shi...

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Stress-free stays. Different ways to explore the Hunter Valley with our tour guide experts

Ditch the designated driver arguments – the secret to a stress-free getaway is to book a local tour guide to give you an insider's guide to the Hunter Valley. We have hop-on, hop-off buses, small group tours, individual tour guides, horse carriages, helicopters – you name it! We have done the hard yards for you with our top picks below. Sit back, r...

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Semillon steals the Hunter Valley Wine Show

Best Red Wine of the Show awarded to Mount Pleasant Wines Best White Wine of the Show awarded to Australian Vintage Ltd - McGuigan Wines It was bottoms-up for the Hunter Valley's Semillon this year after beating Shiraz on a total medal count to be the most successful variety exhibited at last week's CCL Label Hunter Valley Wine Show held at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort. Over the three days of judging, the 19-strong panel judged 722 wines, with 50 gold, 75 silver, 225 bronze and 21 trop...

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