Wine Media Conference 2019

F**k the Fires — Drink Australian Wine

F**k the Fires — Drink Australian Wine Amber LeBeau – Spitbucket – attended the Wine Media Conference 2019 in the Hunter Valley Published on February 8, 2020 It’s too much — the lost habitats and species. The homes and businesses devastated. Now there are reports that some Australian wine producers in the Hunter Valley and…

Being Organic in the Hunter Valley

Organic/ Biodynamic Wines in the Hunter Valley. Reflecting on the past 20 years of growing grapes and producing wines under the certification of Organic and Biodynamic confirms the positive outcome of looking after the soil and making the most natural wines possible! Macquariedale Organic Wines embarked on the road to sustainability with the purchase of…

Sangiovese in the Hunter!

Sangiovese in the Hunter! Our Legend’s lunch this month featured white wines from Germany and reds from northern Italy, just across the border as it were. We really couldn’t think of any serious reds from Germany! The question was asked as to why it took so long for Italian reds to be appreciated in Australia.…

GETAWAY TRAVEL SHOW! Around Hermitage Feature

Watch our feature on Getaway … here’s to the good life! Missed tonight’s episode of Getaway? Featuring the scenic Around Hermitage cycleway with Sutton Estate Electric Bike Hire, Two Fat Blokes and Tintilla Estate. Catch up here: https://bit.ly/2VefGC5 Watch it YouTube https://youtu.be/qUBR-NDUdSg #aroundhermitage #huntervalley #tastestayplay Around Hermitage on Getaway

Tyrian – A New Variety

Tyrian is a wine grape variety developed by CSIRO, producing a deep-red coloured wine with a full-bodied palate, berry fragrance and spicy fruit flavour. The name Tyrian derives from its association with colour, where it represents ‘deep purple hue’ and was chosen after extensive consultation with industry representatives and marketers. Grown in the Hunter Valley…