THE GRAPEVINE BLOG

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Celebrate this festive season in your own private dining room

Celebrate this festive season in your own private dining room

Private dining rooms offer the perfect blend of restaurant-quality food and service, paired with the intimate ambiance and comfort of your own home. Ideally, that space isn't in your own home either – it's in one of Hunter Valley’s finest restaurants, where a team of skilled professionals takes care of all the details. Fortunately, this dream can become a reality. While they come at a premium price, they are unmatched for special occasions like birthdays or end of year celebrations. Here's a list of venues to consider when booking your end of year functions for 2023.

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Spring Wine and Food Pairings

Spring Wine and Food Pairings

Spring is a culinary delight, heralding the return of fresh, local produce and inspiring chefs and wine enthusiasts alike to create delightful pairings. During this season, the region and our local marketplaces are filled with a colourful array of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, each bursting with flavour and vitality. This abundance allows for a plethora of creative food and wine combinations. Here are a few suggestions to take to the kitchen paired with some delicious Hunter Valley drops. (Image Brokenwood Wines)

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How to create the perfect wine cellar in your home

How to create the perfect wine cellar in your home

Imagine this: a cosy corner of your home adorned with exquisite bottles of wine, meticulously organised and perfectly preserved. That's the charm of having a wine cellar in your house.

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Up, up and away with a new accessible tourism experience

Up, up and away with a new accessible tourism experience

People with mobility access requirements can now enjoy the freedom of flight with NSW’s first wheelchair accessible hot air balloon experience in the Hunter Valley.

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Top things to do with kids these Spring school holidays

Top things to do with kids these Spring school holidays

The Hunter Valley is a wonderful place to visit during the spring season, especially for families. With a wide range of family-friendly activities, it's the perfect destination to unwind and have some fun with your loved ones. Here are some of the top activities that you can enjoy during your spring school holiday break in the Hunter Valley.

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Stay n' Sip crowned 2023 Hunter Valley Tourism Operator of the Year

Stay n' Sip crowned 2023 Hunter Valley Tourism Operator of the Year

Media Release: July 2023

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Media Release: D'Vine Long Weekend Event invites you to experience the Hunter Valley like never before

Media Release: D'Vine Long Weekend Event invites you to experience the Hunter Valley like never before

MEDIA RELEASE 10 AUGUST 2023

The Around Hermitage Association is thrilled to present the D'Vine Long Weekend event, an opportunity to discover the Hunter Valley like never before.

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Discover the Hunter Valley Ale Trail

Discover the Hunter Valley Ale Trail

While the Hunter Valley has long been celebrated for its wining and dining experiences, the craft beer scene is hot on the rise, offering a delightful array of delicious and refreshing ales crafted by a handful of skilled brewers.

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Bathe in Bliss: Stays with Spa Baths

Bathe in Bliss: Stays with Spa Baths

After a day filled with exploration, wine tastings, and immersive experiences, there's nothing quite like the bliss of slipping into a warm and inviting spa bath.

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Vintage 2023 Overview

Vintage 2023 Overview

After challenging 2021 and 2022 vintages from La Nina weather patterns and significant flooding in the Hunter Valley in July 2022. Resulting from 300mm of rain in four days. Vintage 2023 was shaping up as another wet and difficult season.

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