Wine Country TV News Spring 2019
We are getting our rocks off over terroir, with the International Wine Media Conference, Speed Wine Dating, a Hunter and Gatherers Dinner and our new reporter Lachlan, as he takes Bob on a tour of his Garden.
Armistice Day Address
Armistice Day Address Robert Lusby AM Concord Repatriation General Hospital, 11 November 2019 “If ye break faith with us—–we shall not sleep” Words from the Western Front poem “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae Chilling words from the dead that reflect the social contract between those who have served and the families and community that…
Around HERMITAGE ROAD – THE HUNTER’S HEDONISTIC PLAYGROUND
HERMITAGE ROAD – THE HUNTER’S HEDONISTIC PLAYGROUND There are so many reasons to spend a few days around Hermitage Road in the north-west corner of Pokolbin. Jaw-dropping views, dozens of boutique wineries and cafes, a brewery or two, as well as loads of fun things to do if lying by the pool just isn’t your…
Discover: The Natural Night Life in the Hunter Valley
Discover: The Natural Night Life in the Hunter Valley For all visitors and locals, photographers, bird watchers, nature enthusiasts, artists No charges apply! The natural world of the Lower Hunter Valley is very active at night – and big skies and open spaces make for good viewing: stars, animals and birds, and reptiles. The Night…
Thomas Wines celebrate 20 years of Braemore Semillon
Andrew ‘Thommo’ Thomas created his first Braemore Semillon on the Hunter Valley in 2000. Having spent 13 years at Tyrells and in nearby vineyards, he bought the Semillon grapes from Ken Bray’s Braemore Vineyard and as he puts it, ‘the rest is history.’ Now this year, Thommo and Thomas Wines celebrate huge Braemore milestones; 50…
Wineries – Wine Media Conference 2019
October 2019 THE AROUND HERMITAGE WINE & FOOD TRAIL WELCOMED THE WINE MEDIA CONFERENCE BLOGGERS TO THIS UNIQUE PART OF THE HUNTER VALLEY! Find out more Participating Wineries Misty Glen Wines – Deasys Road In 2009 Vicci & Eric purchased the prospering Hunter…
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.…
Around Hermitage and the Wine Media Conference
‘Around Hermitage’, Pokolbin. and the Wine Media Conference This is the first time the “Wine Media Conference” conference has been held outside the USA and the Around Hermitage vineyards will be hosting some attendees for a Hunter-Gatherers dinner and showcasing our wines. With the coming of some 300 wine writers and bloggers to the “Wine…
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…
Around Hermitage Map and Brochure 2019
Hunter Valley Map – The latest brochure click here