“Ironbark Hill Vineyard at Pokolbin has tapped into the growing popularity of craft beer with the opening of its very own microbrewery. The property is home to a cellar door, a wedding chapel and reception venue. Ironbark Hill Brewhouse owner Andrew Drayton said the microbrewery was initially intended for somewhere for people to have drinks in…
“Around Hermitage Wine and Food Trail is hosting a fabulous food, wine and film festival during May. Described as a merging the senses taste, sight, sound the festival begins Thursday, May 4 and runs until Saturday, May 27. Enjoy the ambience of the vineyards watching fun and engaging films whilst enjoying locally made fine wines…
“The Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association has scored 32 pieces of editorial with national online and radio over the last two months with 21 pieces in April alone. The HVWTA recently engaged Newcastle PR Agency House of Airlie to assist our marketing team to promote the Hunter Valley and to facilitate famils with key local and national media from…
“This year celebrates the 40th anniversary of The Australian Good Food & Travel Guide. Back then, we were the only guide of its kind! Since our establishment in 1977, we have seen restaurants come and go, diners’ tastes develop, culinary styles emerge and new talents make their mark; so, put down the forks, knives and…
“The Hunter Valley, situated just two hours drive from Sydney is Australia’s oldest wine region, and well worth a visit. Australia’s oldest wine region isn’t just home to award-winning sémillon and shiraz, cellar-door tastings and beautiful vineyard hotels. The fertile valley, just a two-hour drive north of Sydney, offers a feast of experiences, from boutique…
On 2nd December 2017 the new information bay on Hermitage Road just south of Old North Road was officially opened by NSW Upper Hunter MP Michael Johnsen. Mr Johnsen was joined by representatives from Singleton and Cessnock Councils as well as local business operators and residents. This was a key milestone in the Hermitage and…
“Dual milestones have been reached in the vineyard roads project, with the Broke Road west section complete, and construction underway on the Cessnock end of the Hermitage Road upgrade. A joint project between Cessnock and Singleton councils, the $17.1 million upgrade includes safety improvements, intersection upgrades, construction of on-road cycleways and installation of tourist facilities including signage and rest areas.” Read…
“The Piggs Peake cellar door is as quirky as the wines it nurtures and there never seems to be a slow day. Maybe it is the grunter greeter at the front door… Maybe it is that Steve and his team have a deft hand at keeping the atmosphere lively with visits out back to see…
“Estate Tuscany, located in Pokolbin Hunter Valley, won the major awards of ‘Caterer of the Year’ and ‘Wedding Caterer’ in the NSW Regional Catering Awards at the 2016 NSW Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence on Monday 12 September at a gala awards night in Sydney. Ms Kirsty Woods, General Manager and…
“IT has been a busy few months for Casey Parsons but he is taking it all in his stride. Food & Wine ventured out to Pokolbin and the newly-opened Bistro Artisan several weeks ago to meet the ambitious head chef and equally ambitious couple Stewart and Evelyn Smeed, who bought DenMar Estate and renamed it Red Door Collective.…