Over how many millennia have the expectations of grape growers been raised by the first appearance of leaves on their vines. The sign of a new vintage and all that implies. We share a common experience with the ancient Assyrians, Egyptians, Persians, Greeks and Romans and all who lived around the Mediterranian sea. Wine played…
For bushwalkers, photographers, bird watchers Few facilities are provided for visitors – rustic picnic table on escarpment Your visit is free – no charges apply. The walks contains steep stone steps. Directions Take Orient Street turn off at Greta and follow to end The Reserve provides spectacular views over Luskintyre and Lambs Valley, cradled between…
“Although the Hunter Valley is renowned for its wine tours and cheese tastings, those certainly aren’t the limitations of what it has to offer. In fact, there are plenty of fun and even unexpected things to do in the Hunter Valley. Whether you need something to do on a rainy day, you’re an animal lover,…
“When was the last the last time you took a mid-week getaway? That’s the multi-million dollar question being asked by the Hunter Valley. Tourism is already worth half a billion dollars to the region, but a sexy new campaign is aimed at attracting a weekday love affair.”
“It’s spring, which means it’s budburst time. This means the grapevines are sprouting their first green shoots for the season (they lose their leaves over winter) and the countryside is slowly transforming into fields of green. It’s an important time in the annual cycle of the vines and social media is full of winemakers’ posts…
“Is your pooch your bestie? Don’t think a holiday is the same without them? No need to leave your four-legged friend behind with these pet-friendly stays in the Hunter. Let’s face it, we all know pets like a weekend break too!” Book your Hunter Valley pet friendly accommodation Around Hermitage, and visit one of the…
“With its open countryside, rustic laneways and scores of cellar doors, the Hunter Valley offers acres of bike-friendly terrain. Last year, the icing hit the cake when a new cycleway opened, connecting more than a dozen wineries. Whether you’re content to explore just one such patch or hope to cover as much ground (and as…
“The Hunter wine industry is known around the world, particularly for its chardonnay and semillon varieties. But until now, its history has been bottled up between a handful of prominent families who are about to embark on a journey to document their winemaking past.”
People have been drawn to the Hunter from the early days of colonial settlement. Was it the search for the Good Life and all that concept entails? There is something about the land, the hills and valleys that gets to us, the vistas, the endeavours of people to use the land productively and yes the…
The Hunter Distillery team is pleased to announce we won 2 medals at this years International Wine & Spirit Competition, held in London. We received a silver medal for our Aged Vodka and a bronze medal for our Aged Gin. Aged in wood for three years, these are limited to a maximum 300 bottles of…