THE GRAPEVINE BLOG

Spring is a culinary delight, heralding the return of fresh, local produce and inspiring chefs and wine enthusiasts alike to create delightful pairings. During this season, the region and our local marketplaces are filled with a colourful array of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, each bursting with flavour and vitality. This abundance allows for a plethora of creative food and wine combinations. Here are a few suggestions to take to the kitchen paired with some delicious Hunter Valley drops. (Image Brokenwood Wines)

The Hunter Valley is well known for its day time activities, you can drive through beautiful vineyards, enjoy long lunches in amazing restaurants and sample the world class wines from a vast range of cellar doors - there is also plenty to discover at night.

The warming weather means refreshing, easy drinking vinos are to be chilled on ice, and what better poolside beverage to have in your glass than a clean, zesty Semillon? Often referred to as the region’s white icon variety, Hunter styles of Semillon are known for being a young, light, lemon citrus wine before blossoming into a highly complex, nutty, toastier style with a bit of age. Here are some of our top summer drinking Semillons for the warm weather. 

Picture yourself relaxed and of good cheer, living the Hunter Valley good life to the full in accommodation that feels both like an escape as well as a home away from home. You wouldn’t want to leave, right? Sometimes the best way to unwind is spending time with your significant other, family or friends in the privacy of your own abode. Whether it’s basking in the sunshine around the pool or curling up by the fire and admiring the sweeping sunset views your vista boasts, sometimes you just want to dine in and save yourself the fuss of the leave. We’ve helped narrow down our top picks for tasty takeaways for both snacking and dining.

Cover image credit: McLeish Estate