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Guardians of the Grapes at Ivanhoe Wines
As the fifth generation of one of Australia’s oldest winemaking families, Stephen Drayton virtually has wine running through his veins....
Aug 14, 20206 min read


Degen Estate - The Accidental Vignerons
They were the Hunter’s ‘accidental vignerons’, a Sydney couple who made a spur-of-the-moment decision to buy a block of land in Pokolbin...
Jul 16, 20208 min read


Old World Glamour Meets Contemporary Wines
It’s been eight years in the planning and a year in construction, but one look at Talits Estate’s new cellar door makes it clear the...
Jun 17, 20206 min read


Estate-Grown, Estate-Made Ethos at MARGAN FAMILY WINES
When you put your name to a product, you need to be passionate about what you are creating. While that may be easier said than done for...
Mar 13, 20206 min read


Little Patch of Dirt Becomes Family's Passion
It’s been three decades since Darren and Tracey Scott started coming to the Hunter Valley to indulge in their passion for wine tasting,...
Feb 14, 20206 min read


The Enduring Legacy of NEIL McGUIGAN
He’s one of Australia’s most awarded winemakers, with a family legacy that stretches back to the 1880's. But after a lifetime surrounded...
Jan 14, 20206 min read


Step into a Fairytale at Hunter Valley Gardens!
Twelve months of planning and preparation. Over 20 carefully designed displays. Three million (yes, million) lights. Those are the kinds...
Dec 2, 20196 min read


Beyond THE GATES at Leogate Estate
When Bill and Vicki Widin bought Brokenback Vineyard in 2007 with plans to create their own wine label, they knew they wanted to give the...
Nov 1, 20196 min read


Pop into the Parish of Pokolbin
Most people know Pokolbin as the heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country. But some might not realise that a distinct section of the southern...
Oct 1, 20196 min read


Around Hermitage
There’s a reason the Hunter Valley’s Pokolbin area is an incredibly popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Its diverse...
Aug 30, 20196 min read


Upping-the-Ante on Dining at Cypress Lakes
It’s known internationally as Australia’s best golf hotel, but it’s not just the fairways and greens of the championship course that are...
Jul 1, 20196 min read


voco™ Kirkton Park - Lavish Opulence Abounds at Prestigious Estate
More than 30 years after it was first built, one of the Hunter’s pioneering upmarket guest houses is entering a luxurious new era. The...
May 31, 20195 min read


Spicer's Guesthouse - Bringing Europe to the Hunter
If you’re looking for a home away from home in the Hunter Valley, there’s something comfortably familiar about Spicers Guesthouse...
May 1, 20196 min read


WINMARK WINES - A Property Steeped in History
Karin Adcock isn’t one to do things by halves. So when the Sydney-based businesswoman and her partner John Winstanley purchased the...
Apr 1, 20196 min read


A World Class Experience at Brokenwood
Once upon a time, the land on which Brokenwood Wines now stands was destined to become a cricket pitch. Thankfully for generations of...
Mar 1, 20196 min read


The Taste of a Legacy - A New Generation Honour Master-Winemakers Legacy
When you’re working with 138-year-old vines, it’s not difficult to appreciate the importance of the past. So, it’s hardly surprising to...
Feb 1, 20195 min read


We Bought a Zoo! (and it's pretty WILD!)
When you look through the average person’s photo collection, you’ll come across the usual assortment of family holidays and special...
Jan 1, 20195 min read


Two Million Lights and Counting...
David Wells starts putting up his Christmas lights in August each year. While it may seem a tad early to be getting into the festive...
Dec 4, 20185 min read


Troy Rhoades-Brown - You Can Leave Your Hat(s) On!
Troy Rhoades-Brown should be celebrating. After another successful year creating gourmet offerings with the finest local produce, Muse...
Nov 1, 20186 min read
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