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Thirty Years of Good Taste: Gartelmann Celebrates Three Decades

There are wineries that make good wine, and then there are wineries that make a place feel like home. Gartelmann Wines and The Deck Café Lovedale, huddled side by side along Lovedale Road in the heart of the Hunter Valley, have always been both, and as Gartelmann marks its 30th anniversary in 2026, the estate is doing so with the kind of quiet confidence that only comes from decades of doing things right.

Winter Dining Guide

Enjoy Winter culinary experiences in Wine Country with our Hunter Valley dining guide!

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Thirty Years of Good Taste: Gartelmann Celebrates Three Decades

Winter Dining Guide

Enjoy Winter culinary experiences in Wine Country with our Hunter Valley dining guide!

Small Batch, Big Warmth at Sidecar Roasters

There are cafés that serve coffee, and then there are places that make you want to stay. Sidecar Roasters, on Maitland Street in Branxton, is firmly the latter. And in winter, it becomes something even more compelling.

Making Branxton Worth the Drive | A masterclass in regional main street revival

There’s a particular kind of pleasure in arriving somewhere without expectation and leaving with the quiet certainty that you’ve discovered something just before everyone else does. Branxton is beginning to feel like that place.

Hunter Valley Brewhouse | Your Home Away from Home

There's something about a craft beer that tastes even better when there's a chill in the air. As the Hunter Valley settles into its cooler months, the vines stripped bare and the mornings sharp with frost, The Valley Brewhouse comes into its own as one of the region's most welcoming and characterful places to pull up a chair and linger a little longer.

Sweet Treats at the Heart of the Hunter

There are plenty of reasons to linger in the Hunter Valley, but Sabor in the Hunter Dessert Bar gives you one of the sweetest.

Past, Present and Perfectly Poured

Few names in the Hunter carry the weight of Ben Ean.

Bold Flavours, New Beginnings at Oaks Cypress Lakes and Elysia

There’s something shifting in the heart of Pokolbin, and if you’ve visited Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort before, you might think you already know it. The sweeping golf course, the villas tucked into the hills, the long views across vines to the Brokenback Range, it’s always been one of the Hunter Valley’s most recognisable destinations.

Hunter Valley Resort + Farm: The Hunter Valley, Your Way

There are places you visit, and places you keep coming back to. Hunter Valley Resort + Farm, on the corner of Hermitage Road and Mistletoe Lane in the heart of Pokolbin, has a way of becoming the latter.

Fire, Flavour and a Lot of Love

Tucked into 55 hectares of lush vines and olive groves at Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove, Estancia Adina blends relaxed elegance with bold, seasonal flavours. Sweeping vineyard views set the stage for a dining experience that's both inviting and memorable.

Sweet Success: 25 Years of Chocolate Magic in the Hunter Valley

For more than a quarter of a century, the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company has been proving that the Hunter is about far more than wine. With Easter approaching and shelves brimming with handcrafted creations, there’s never been a better time to rediscover this local icon. Owner Jo Clarke can still remember when the idea for her business first took hold.

Harrigan's Hunter Valley: The Perfect Pokolbin Pit Stop

Harrigan's Hunter Valley continues to be the perfect destination for visitors exploring Wine Country, offering a blend of casual dining, live entertainment and family-friendly hospitality in the heart of Pokolbin.

Thirty Years of Family, Food and Fine Wine

The Deck Café and Gartelmann Wines have long been one of the Hunter Valley’s most recognisable and beloved destinations.

A Decade of Excellence: Celebrating 10 Years at Hunters Quarter

When restaurateur Jen O'Brien and Chef Brian Duncan opened Hunters Quarter in 2016, they brought a vision of fine dining to the Hunter Valley that would set a new benchmark for the region. Nestled within the premium Pooles Rock Vineyard in Pokolbin, their restaurant has become synonymous with elegant, seasonally driven cuisine and breathtaking vineyard views.

Where Music Meets Coffee in Branxton

Three musicians walked into a roastery …. and created something special! Mike Raper, Ben Greenslade-Stanton and Marty Farrugia launched Sidecar Coffee Roasters in 2021, bringing twenty years of friendship and creative expertise from Sydney's music scene to the Hunter Valley's coffee culture.

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