“SO whose idea was it to play twister in the vineyards on a Sunday afternoon? Certainly not the staff and visitors at Keith Tulloch Wine in Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley yesterday, who were caught unawares when a tornado descended on the vines about 4.30pm. Cellar door saleswoman Jackie Goodman said the sun was out…
“Have you ever pictured yourself curled up by an open fire, glass of Shiraz in hand and rolling mountains nestled just outside your window as the sun sets on a crisp winter’s evening? Now, have you ever dreamed that one day you could rub shoulders with over 190 years of rich history and wine knowledge…
“Agriculture… What a fickle industry to be involved in, and after all the wine industry is an agricultural industry, given that winemakers are only as good as the fruit that a viticulturist provides them. Three weeks ago there was much collective gnashing of teeth and increasingly furrowed brows amongst winemakers as the rain tumbled down…
We are very excited to announce that Spicers Vineyards Estate has just been awarded Most Romantic Hotel in Australia as well as placing 3rd in Best Luxury, 5th in Best Small Hotel and 13th in Best Service!! Read more
“A NEW tourist route is about to be launched for towns that the Hunter Expressway left behind. The ‘‘Hunter Valley Way’’ aims to expose visitors to experiences and attractions in the Coalfields – along with attracting grey nomads. It’s for people who want to take the scenic route and visit smaller communities. Kurri Kurri District…
“Rock icon BILLY IDOL is returning to Australia and New Zealand for his first concert tour of Australia since 2002 and his first of New Zealand since 1987. The original punk turned global superstar will perform indoor shows and a day on the green winery events in March and April 2015. Idol’s band includes long-time…
“TOURIST operators are hoping the state government approves funding for significant improvements to Hermitage Road. Last month, the 60 businesses in the Around Hermitage Association and Singleton Council welcomed the announcement by the government that the upgrade of Hermitage Road, intersection of Hermitage and Broke Road and installation of tourist facilities had been shortlisted for funding under…
“Hunter Valley Way is one of the newest self drive tours on the eastern seaboard of NSW. Starting at the M1 at Freeman’s Water Hole in Lake Macquarie and finishing at the end of the Hunter Valley in Merriwa on the Golden Highway. Development of the tourist drive website and associated marketing material has been…
“If too much classic (and cheesy) Australian pop is barely enough, prepare for double helpings as ageless icons John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John go on tour together next April, accompanied by a 60-piece orchestra. Their co-headlining Two Strong Hearts tour will take place in arenas and wineries across the country over two weeks; starting April…
Cafe DenMar will be reopening its doors commencing the long weekend in October, opening times are Saturdays and Sundays only between 12pm & 3pm. The Spring/Summer menu will be a selection of platters competitively priced between $20 – $25 for two. DenMar Estate wines will be available at Cellar Door prices. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PHONE…