Tastes of the Hunter Wine Tours – Blog
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Lovedale Wine Tours
Lovedale Wine Tours The name suggests an area that oozes charm and Lovedale most certainly lives up to it. While love is no doubt in the air, it’s wine that infuses your senses here. Nestled between Pokolbin and Cessnock in the renowned Hunter Valley wine region, Lovedale virtually sings with pretty-as-a-picture boutique cellar doors. And …
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Pokolbin Wine Tours
Pokolbin Wine Tours The term, ‘a feast for the senses’ is an understatement when it comes to the Hunter Valley. Pokolbin rests at the heart of Australia’s oldest wine region, presenting gourmet getaways on silver platters of postcard-perfect vineyards and lush national parks. And you’re never far from your next sip of intense, fruity semillon …
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Cool Things to Do in Hunter Valley
13 Cool Things to Do in Hunter Valley Looking for some fun things to do in Hunter Valley? Keep reading. A wine-drenched holiday is certainly guaranteed in the Hunter Valley. Still, there’s so much more behind the pretty vineyard face. When you love to get out in the great outdoors, leap into thrilling activities, and discover …
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Hunter Valley Distilleries: Where To Taste The Best Spirits
Hunter Valley Distilleries: Where To Taste The Best Spirits From single malt moonshine to shimmering gin and strawberry chilli butterscotch liqueur, the Hunter Valley serves up one-of-a-kind spirits to make your mouth water. It’s bottoms up all the way at the region’s top-notch distilleries, complete with beguiling, countryside backdrops that seem custom-made for swirling, sipping …
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The Best Moscato In The Hunter Valley
Where Can I Find The Best Moscato In The Hunter Valley? Fruity, sweet, spritzy and oh so moreish, Moscato is the perfect partner for a day of vineyard-hopping. These days it’s a trendsetting drop, as a favourite at food and wine festivals and a staple of girly gatherings. However, Moscato is made from Muscat grapes, …
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Dinner Options in the Hunter Valley
Dinner Options in the Hunter Valley Hunter Valley transport for dinner dates If you don’t have your car or, understandably, you’d rather indulge in more than one or two drops of the region’s famous vino, choose to stay in one of the towns. Pokolbin, Rothbury and Lovedale offer accommodation within walking distance of top restaurants …
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Best Hunter Valley Escapes: Retreats Off the Beaten Track
Best Hunter Valley Escapes: Retreats Off the Beaten Track There’s no denying that the Hunter Valley is a darling of Instagram, a king of wine lands and a favourite weekend destination from the city. With rolling vineyards, thrilling outdoor adventures, scrumptious local produce and historic towns, it’s not surprising that everyone wants to take a …
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How to Make Your Hunter Valley Wine Cocktails Awesome: Adding Spirits to Wines
How to Make Your Hunter Valley Wine Cocktails Awesome: Adding Spirits to Wines Choosing between a glass of wine and a cocktail is a fun decision to make, but it isn’t always easy, right? Luckily, there’s an easy solution for this kind of choice paralysis – a delicious wine cocktail that blends your favourite Hunter …
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Vegan and Organic Options in the Hunter Valley
Vegan and Organic Options in the Hunter Valley What could be better than delicious wine that’s good for the planet too? The Hunter Valley’s reputation for producing world-renowned labels isn’t a secret. What you may not know, is that the region is also home to forward-thinking winemakers using sustainable farming practices and creating vegan-friendly drops …
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How to plan an awesome hen’s party wine tour
Planning a hen’s party? How to design a tour that even the bridezillas in your group will love! If you’ve ever tried to organise an event for a group of 10-20 people then you’ll know the pain I’m talking about…. Maddison loves chardonnay (but no-one else does!), Nikki wants to go to her favourite cellar …
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Insider Tips To Get The Most From Your Wine Tasting Experience
Looking to get the most from your tasting experience? Insider tips to get the cellar doors to treat your group like royalty! When you visit a Hunter Valley boutique winery you’re in for a real treat. We love to target small boutique cellar doors that are family owned or run by the winemaker with staff …
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Wine Tasting FAQs
Wine Tasting FAQs: Is there a dress code for wine tasting in the Hunter Valley? Some cellar doors such as Audrey Wilkinson wines require groups to be dressed in smart casual clothes. Think of the same dress code as an RSL club – no thongs, no tank tops, no ripped shirts or jeans etc. The biggest issue …
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How To Get The Best Tour Prices When You Are On A Budget
How to get the best tour prices when you are on a budget Half Day Tours When websites advertise “prices starting from” they are often quoting a half day price. Half day tours are usually 3 – 3.5 hours in length whereas a full day tour usually lasts around 8 hours (it may be closer …
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Hunter Valley Beer and Wine Tours
Hunter Valley Beer and Wine Tours … The perfect Hunter Valley tours for people who don’t like wine?! It seems like a strange concept doesn’t it? Wine tours for people who don’t like wine! However, Hunter Valley tours aimed at those who are not huge fans of the region’s most famous drop are definitely the …
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Great Tour Deals
Find great tour deals for 2 – 40 guests! With a winery on every corner (the Hunter Valley has almost 150 of them!) and close to 40 tour operators in the area, it can be hard to choose which one will give you a great hunter valley tour experience for your group. No matter what …
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How to Find Great Accommodation in the Hunter Valley
How to Find Great Accommodation in the Hunter Valley Are you ready for a gorge fest of wine, chocolate, cheeses and cute-as-a-button cottages? Bursting with cellar doors and Insta-worthy views, the Hunter Valley deserves more of your time than just one swirl of the Shiraz. Naturally, you’ll want to join a wine tour to taste …
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