Two Fat Blokes introduce second tour in their range of tours --
Since starting our gourmet tours of the Hunter 2 months ago the demand for our tours has been phenomenal. We have had the pleasure of showing our guests some of the hunter Valley's best food & wine experie.... More>>
Endota Spa offers luscious Vinotherapie treatments --
dropping into a good drop It’s time for the annual grape harvest in the Hunter Valley, and one enterprising local business owner has found a new application for the local’s favourite fruit. Simply crus.... More>>
Danish Royalty to visit the Hunter Valley --
Princess Nathalie zu Sayn Wittgenstein of Denmark comes to Terroir, Hungerford Hill! Hungerford Hill and Tonic Hotel are pleased to present an exclusive dinner with Princess Nathalie zu Sayn Wittgens.... More>>
The Hunter’s most exciting new dining venture is now open to the public. --
Harvest Restaurant is set on top of the Hope Estate Caller Door and the Great Cask Hall and features and an incredible deck set high over the 420 acres of vineyards with views to the east, north and south..... More>>
Live It Up - Corporate Challenge --
The Challenge of Organ and Tissue Donation Across the world hundreds of thousands of people wait for a phone call that will save their life. Their only hope is that a generous family will agree to orga.... More>>
Bistro Molines officially opens --
On a beautiful night with a big smiley face hanging in the sky Bistro Molines at Tallavera Grove was officially opened by John and Sue Davis, owners of Tallavera Grove Winery. Robert and Sally Molines were.... More>>
Dreaming of a weekend away. Win a $1,500 escape --
This is your chance to win two days of luxury enjoying all the good things in life in the ultimate romantic location. The beautiful Hunter Valley. We like to reward you for visiting our site and give you t.... More>>
Great accommodation offer from Emma's Cottages --
Emmas Cottage Vineyard is offering 12 bottles of 2008 Chardonnay for all 3 night bookings in January 2009 in the 2 bedroom self contained cottage or the 3 bedroom self contained cottage. Please ring 02 499.... More>>
Molly Morgan Semillon rates highly in Penguin Wine Guide --
Molly Morgan Vineyard is proud to announce the Molly Morgan Semillon has added another award to its growing list: 4 stars and 90 points in the Penguin ‘Good Australian Wine Guide 2009’! It is a pleasure .... More>>
HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS TRANFORMED INTO OUTBACK AUSTRALIA FOR JANURARY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS --
From Saturday 3rd January until Sunday 18th January 2009 Hunter Valley Gardens ‘Kidspace’ program will host “Australiana” themed school holidays activities, which will give children an insight into the ele.... More>>
ROCK RESTAURANT NAMED AUSTRALIA’S BEST RESTAURANT IN A WINERY --
The Restaurant and Catering Association has named ROCK Restaurant at Poole’s Rock Wines winery the country’s Best Restaurant in a Winery. Last night’s announcement at the national Awards for Excellence .... More>>
Flavours of the Hunter Recipe Book --
The 'Two Fat Blokes' are delighted to announce that since the launch of this delightful little recipe book 'Flavours of the Hunter' it is proving hard to keep up with demand. The first print run is a near.... More>>
A New Bookshop for the Hunter Valley. --
At “Pepper’s Creek”, Sam and Cara Haymes have at last finished the construction of their new bookshop premises. With thanks to the many residents, local business suppliers, and their family, who have .... More>>
Sculpture in the Vineyards --
Once again this exhibition is giving plenty o reasons to follow the Wollombi Valley Wine Trail. Over 60 largescale outdoor works placed in the 5 vineyards of the Wollombi Valley Wine Trail. An eclectic .... More>>
A day on the green with Leonard Cohen --
Leonard Cohen with very special guest PAUL KELLY BIMBADGEN ESTATE, HUNTER VALLEY – SATURDAY JANUARY 31 2009 “He is our Shelley; he is our Lord Byron!" – Bono “Leonard Cohen was the first artis.... More>>
Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tours of the Hunter --
Now you can enjoy the best of Wine Country in style. This is not your average wine tour, this is the ultimate in good food, good wine and loads of fun. We offer a highly personalised itinerary and offe.... More>>
Eric Clapton @ Hope Estate --
The return of a legend In 2007 Eric Clapton dazzled Australian audiences and critics alike when he toured this country again after an absence of nearly 20 years. Thankfully this time the wait has b.... More>>
Hungerford Hill releases Pinot Gris --
Hungerford Hill has introduced the new 2008 Victoria Pinot Gris, the hot new grape variety in Australia’s trend conscious wine market. Pinot Gris has made a rapid entry into the Australian wine scene. F.... More>>
NSW Small Winemakers Awards --
Hunter Valley Wines scoop the pool at the Small wine makers Awards held on 2 October 2008. N.S.W. SMALL WINEMAKERS WINE SHOW 2008 Trophies Awarded Clear Image Trophy, Best White Wine of Show .... More>>Flavours of the Hunter Recipe Book Launch --
The 'Two Fat Blokes' are delighted to announce the launch of our first recipe book 'Flavours of the Hunter'. Since the launch in early September the response has been phenomenal and the books are proving v.... More>>
2008 Hunter Valley Wine Show Trophy and Medal Winners --
Hunter Valley Wine Show Trophy and Medal Winners 2008 The team at Hunter Valley Tourism Publishers would like to congratulate our supporters who have achieved the following results which were announced.... More>>
Andrew Thomas wins Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year Award --
Winemaker of the Year, 2008 On Thursday evening, May 5, Andrew Thomas was presented one of the most prestigious wine industry awards, Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year 2008 at the annual Legends Dinner .... More>>
‘Somewhere Unique’ - An Ecotourism Destination in the Hunter --
When was the last time you thought about your impact on the environment? An accommodation property near the historic village of Wollombi in the NSW Hunter Valley has recently been Eco Certified as Nature T.... More>>
Boutique Wine Show Awards --
Boutique Wines of Australia The Association of Australian Boutique Winemakers Awards Held on the 12 July 2008. The Hunter Valley Wine Industry proved once again it can compete with the cream of the .... More>>
BIMBADGEN BRING THE SEXY BACK TO SEMILLON --
6 March 2008 While widely considered an un-sexy variety, Hunter Valley winery Bimbadgen Estate continues to achieve success with Semillon by exploring its versatility. The Bimbadgen Ridge Sparkling Semil.... More>>
USHER TINKLER WINS 2007 YOUNG WINEMAKER AWARD --
MEDIA RELEASE 7 November 2007 Usher Tinkler, the winemaker at Poole’s Rock Wines, has been named The Wine Society’s Young Winemaker of the Year 2007. One of the dynamic ‘young guns’ of the Hunter Va.... More>>
HANDS ON PASTA MAKING CLASSSES --
For many years , Sandalyn Estate hosted the Hunter Valley’s only hands on pasta making classes held in the unique surroundings of our underground cellar in an atmosphere of wine and olive oil production an.... More>>Sir Lunchalot's Column --
Welcome to all our readers once again! Welcome to the Hunter! As I start writing this article it seems hard to believe that at this time last year the east coast of Australia was experiencing extremel.... More>>Tales from the Cellar Door --
In this section we have invited the people that are serving the drinks to submit some of the more memorable anecdotes about working with the public. We choose the more memorable ones for publishing. The winner receives a dinner for two to the value of $150.00 at any of More>>Difference of Opinion --
Andrew Marsh, winemaker from Marsh Estate Wines introduces the following topic for debate and has sought some opinions from colleagues in the wine industry: Cork or screw cap? As you travel around enjoying tasting and buying wine from the Hunter\'s cellar doors, More>>How did the wine industry start in the Hunter Valley? --
By Ian Tinkler. As European settlement spread across Australia, grapes were grown in many locations as wine became part of our heritage. By the turn of the century the Hunter had become one of the few commercial areas of NSW, with many vineyard and wineries dotting More>>A Winemakers year --
The role of the winemaker is a twelve month commitment. From Budburst in late winter, early spring through to bottling of the wine many months into the future. Whilst the harvest period, known as vintage, is extremely busy for the winemakers they need to stay focused. More>>
