10 things to plan for when you visit the Hunter Valley
With so much to see, do, eat and drink in Australia’s oldest wine region, it’s hard to know where to begin. So here are 10 of our favourites you should … Read more
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How to create your own DIY open-air cinema at home
Having a movie night is all well and good, but when you take it all outside, it becomes a whole new experience. Here’s how to make your own DIY outdoor … Read more
5 iconic Hunter Valley Chardonnays you must try
Chardonnay has seen quite a few twists and turns in its popularity over the last few decades, but at last it’s coming into its own. Here are 5 Chardonnays from … Read more
Wine of the Month: Grenache – the wine connoisseur’s secret weapon
Peeping out from behind its bigger, beefier brothers, Grenache is the wallflower of wine varietals in Australia that doesn’t get half the attention it deserves. Here are five examples of … Read more
7 Netflix TV shows that will inspire you to travel
Anthony Bourdain, David Attenborough, Simon Reeve – they all create incredible stories that inspire us to travel through our televisions. But here are seven other Netflix shows and series that … Read more
Meet Richard Done of John Wallace Wines – the Hunter Valley’s new kid on the block
Recipient of the Hunter Valley Rising Star and Young Gun of Wine awards, and with names on his CV like Scarborough Wines, Thomas Wines, Hunter’s Dream Estate and currently Bimbadgen, … Read more
Can you age Riesling and what is a vertical tasting? Museum releases from Howard Park Wines, WA
Crisp, lively, flinty and refreshing. That and a funny shaped bottle is what comes to mind when you think of Riesling. But what happens when you lay one down for … Read more
3 warm cocktails for chilly evenings
When we think of cocktails, we usually have chilled drinks, ice spheres and frosted glasses in mind. But cocktails can be hot too. Perfect for cool nights, these three hot … Read more
Life on the Farm at a Hatted Hunter Winery – Margan Wines in Broke, NSW
From farm to table in under 100 metres. That’s how Margan Wines runs their hatted restaurant. Here’s more about this beautiful Hunter Valley winery – its wines, its chefs, its … Read more
5 gins to mix up your old negroni
These five gins not only add something different to the classic negroni cocktail, they elevate it to new heights. Switch out your usual juniper juice for one of these masterpieces … Read more