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.
A new destination for food, wine, cocktails, and good company has arrived in the Hunter Valley, with Lucia Roche Estate officially opening its doors in Pokolbin on 17 September 2026. The new restaurant will bring stone-fired pizzas, Italian-inspired share plates, wines and cocktails to Roche Estate, with a menu built around seasonal produ
The Hunter Valley is heading back to Balmoral Beach on Sunday 18th October, bringing more than 20 wineries and distillers, Hunter Valley produce and live music to Sydney for Hunter Valley Uncorked Balmoral, supported by Wine Selectors. From 11am to 5pm, festival-goers can spend the day tasting their way through the Hunter Valley beside the beach, m
Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has announced Avani Cypress Lakes Resort, a premium lifestyle and wellness resort set to launch in phases from October 2026 in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley. The development will bring together the existing Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort and adjoining Elysia Wellness Retreat across 340 acres, cre
Sixteen Hunter Valley producers were celebrated with trophies at the 2026 PKF Hunter Valley Wine Show celebration luncheon at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort. The 54th Show attracted 69 exhibitors and 652 entries, judged over three days at Singleton Showground, assisted by the School of Infantry and led by an expert panel chaired by Toni Paterson,
The Hunter Valley’s reputation as one of Australia’s leading wine regions has been further reinforced, with five major category nominations in the 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards shortlist. The Hunter Valley is represented across four of the six major award categories, highlighting the depth of talent and quality that continues to define Austra
Media release issued by Singleton Council Broke Fordwich is finally having its golden moment, breaking a two-year silver streak to claim top honours in the 2026 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. Strong public support helped push the historic region to the top of the podium in the Tiny Tourism Town category (population under 1,500 residents) in the NSW T