HUNTER VALLEY BLOG

With more than 150 wineries and cellar doors, 65 restaurants and 180 comfy accommodation places to stay, where do you start?

Follow our insider tips by the people who know best… the locals. We ask talented winemakers, chefs, farmers, brewers and journalists to blog about their favourite places and experiences in this fertile wine region.

Bucket List School Holiday Activities

It's no secret that when school holidays come around it doesn't take long to run out of things to do to keep the children busy. The Hunter Valley can be just as enjoyable for the children and teenagers as it is the adults. Whether you're looking to ... More

Blissful Escapes: Journey to Hunter Valley Wine Country

Are you itching to get away? Looking to experience some fresh air and peacefulness of the countryside? Look no further, we have the perfect escape nestled in rolling hills and vineyards. The Hunter Valley is home to an array of blissful accommodatio... More

Countryside Delights: Hunter Valley’s Top Outdoor Activities

As officials have laid out a three-step plan to reopen Australia after the coronavirus crisis, there are hopes that the third step could be achieved as early as July. Each state and territory is anticipating when they can be moved from one step to th... More

Kid-friendly Cellar Doors in the Hunter Valley

Set your sights on visiting some wineries but a bit unsure whether the kids will be welcome? You'll be happy to know that here in the Hunter wine-tasting can be fun, even when you've got the entire fam bam with you. Here's a round-up of cellar doors ... More

It's time for a white wine that's full of zing - ping Andrew Thomas

Brenda Christian

Wine

It's spring, so it's time for a glass or two of zesty, zingy goodness. And that means a glass of Hunter Valley Semillon. It's a refreshing drop, full of citrusy lemon and lime flavours that's an awesome match with seafood.When I think of Semillon it's Thomas Wines' Braemore Semillon that springs to mind. Why?It was the first Semillon I tried that ...

4 fab reasons you should conference in the Hunter Valley

Brenda Christian

Things to do

Wow factorNo place embodies the good life more than the Hunter Valley. It's not only the oldest Australian wine region, it's hands-down one of the most spectacular with incredible views, wine, food and unique experiences. It offers endless possibilities for meetings and conferences of all shapes and sizes, and guarantees that wow factor attendees ...

The verdict is in: shiraz the star at this year's Hunter Valley Wine Show

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Wine

Glasses have been raised, wines have been tasted, results have been tallied and celebrations have begun at this year's CCL Clear Image Hunter Valley Wine Show Celebrations Luncheon at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort.Over the three days of judging leading up to today, the judging panel tasted over 700 wines, with 49 gold, 77 silver, 210 bronze and 20 trop...

Twist and shout: Hunter shiraz blends you need to know about

Brenda Christian

Wine

Nothing says winter more than a glass of red wine in front of a roaring fire. It's the perfect time to try a Shiraz with a twist.Shiraz is the kingpin red in the Hunter Valley, with some of the oldest vines in the country, but today's winemakers are taking Shiraz to an edgy new place, blending it with some different varieties.Of course, you'll ha...

Winter belly-warmers: pies to die for

Brenda Christian

Eat & Drink Wine

Whether you're munching on a pie on the sideline watching the Pokolbin Reds play rugby or dining fireside on a restaurant shepherd's pie, it's hard to resist a good pie in winter. Here are some top spots where you can tuck into a tasty pie.BISTRO MOLINES"Whether it's being eaten as a snack or a meal, a pie is ideal for winter as it is rich, warm a...

August Ales: what's on tap right now

Brenda Christian

Eat & Drink

The Hunter Valley beer scene is really hoppin' with a tasty collection of award-winning breweries.HOPE BREWHOUSECrowned Champion Small Brewery at the Craft Beer Awards in 2016, this brewhouse in the Hope Estate wine and concert complex also took home gold, silver and bronze medals at this year's Australian International Beer Awards and Independen...

Hunter Valley Legend Award winners 2018

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Wine

It was another triumphant evening for the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism world last night when its industry greats came together to celebrate the 12th annual Hunter Valley Legends & Wine Industry Awards.Held at newly renovated Ben Ean, Lindeman's Estate, the evening paid homage to those who have contributed significantly to the Hunter Valley Wi...

Hunter Valley women in wine

Brenda Christian

Wine

Meet some winemakers who are better with wine than they are with wheelbarrows!GWYN OLSEN HEAD WINEMAKER, BRIAR RIDGE WINES, TALLAVERA GROVE, PEPPER TREE WINESThe 33-year-old completed her first vintage in France, with a further six in New Zealand as assistant winemaker and operations winemaker at Villa Maria, before moving to the Hunter Valley and...

Bucket List School Holiday Activities

Blissful Escapes: Journey to Hunter Valley Wine Country

Countryside Delights: Hunter Valley’s Top Outdoor Activities

Kid-friendly Cellar Doors in the Hunter Valley

HUNTER VALLEY BLOG

Bucket List School Holiday Activities

Blissful Escapes: Journey to Hunter Valley Wine Country

Countryside Delights: Hunter Valley’s Top Outdoor Activities

Kid-friendly Cellar Doors in the Hunter Valley

It's time for a white wine that's full of zing - ping Andrew Thomas

4 fab reasons you should conference in the Hunter Valley

The verdict is in: shiraz the star at this year's Hunter Valley Wine Show

Twist and shout: Hunter shiraz blends you need to know about

Winter belly-warmers: pies to die for

August Ales: what's on tap right now

Hunter Valley Legend Award winners 2018

Hunter Valley women in wine

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Bucket List School Holiday Activities

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