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November 10, 2026

What Makes Our Wine so Special

What is it that sets our wines apart Around Hermitage? Bob Lusby from Tintilla Estate chats about the benefits of small producers and boutique wines.

November 10, 2026

Merlot Magic

Not the most common wine you'll hear mentioned, Tintilla winemaker James Lusby will have you reaching for a glass of Merlot with your next BBQ…

August 23, 2024

Meet the Maker- Thomas Wines

Meet Andrew Thomas from Thomas Wines! We had a great chat with ‘Thommo’ at his winery recently. Well known throughout the Hunter wine country, you’d…

July 24, 2024

Drops in the Valley – Open Road Magazine Hunter Valley Feature

Four days never looked so restful and indulgent!

June 5, 2024

Through Rose Glasses

Back in the 70s and 80s, Rose was a popular choice with Boomers – in fact, Mateaus Rose was the most popular wine in the…

May 24, 2024

Meet the Maker – Nathan Hunter Wine Lab

There’s a popular saying in the industry, “it takes a lot of good beer to make great wine”, and that definitely resonates with Nathan, so…

August 31, 2021

The Hunter Valley’s Local Secrets & Hidden Gems

Shh... here are the best local secrets and hidden gems to keep in mind when planning your next trip to the Hunter Valley. Discover the…

August 31, 2021

A Family-Friendly Guide to the Hunter Valley

Fine wine, romantic restaurants, beautiful scenery and... your kids. How to navigate a weekend in the Hunter Valley with children. Discover the full article at

May 4, 2021

Top 30 Wineries by Klook

In a recent online article published by Klook, many of our Around Hermitage members have been featured as one of "Hunter Valley's Top 30 wineries"…

March 10, 2020

An old fashioned Aperitif with a long history

Sherry: An old fashioned Aperitif with a long history

March 9, 2020

F**k the Fires — Drink Australian Wine

Amber LeBeau - Spitbucket - attended the Wine Media Conference 2019 in the Hunter Valley Published on February 8, 2020 It’s too much — the…

March 9, 2020

Meet the Makers – Darren and Tracey – RidgeView Wines

Little Patch of Dirt Becomes Family's Passion February 14, 2020 WORDS Michelle Meehan It’s been three decades since Darren and Tracey Scott started coming to…

January 11, 2020

Planning a Wine and Food Dinner

The proof of the pudding... Bob’s Blog “Just wondering if you can do the next dinner, the rest of the year is taken but you…

December 31, 2019

The Hunt for Aussie Bubbles

Amber LeBeau - SpitBucket The Hunt for Aussie Bubbles

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Much more than merely a weekend destination for couples or dedicated wine connoisseurs, our region presents the perfect opportunity for conferences, symposiums, retreats, weddings, family holidays and milestone occasions. Our stunning surrounds also make it an ideal backdrop for some film and video.

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An easy 40 minute drive from Newcastle, under an hour from Newcastle airport & two hours from Sydney, Hermitage Road is home to one of the most diverse collection of wineries and gourmet producers in the Hunter Valley.

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