THE GRAPEVINE BLOG

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!

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.

The Hunter Valley is becoming a vibrant destination for craft gin enthusiasts. Our expanding gin scene features unique spirits that showcase the creativity and craftsmanship of local distilleries.

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 26 places or events to indulge in all things food and wine fireside this Winter. 

Treat your taste buds to a visit to one of our wineries that dish out two essential pleasures in life - wine and food. Whether you desire a light snack following a relaxed late breakfast or simply yearn for delectable nibbles, there are plenty of wineries that have the best of both worlds. Discover some of the finest wineries in the region where you can indulge in premium Hunter wines whilst satisfying your culinary cravings.