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A WCP MEDIA PUBLICATION

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Quentin von Essen Di von Essen

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IN THIS ISSUE OF WINE & DINE….

There can be little doubt that the range of food and wine in the Hunter offers more freedom and diversity than perhaps that of any other wine region in the world. Not only is food from the Hunter region known for its freshness and innovative edge, it owes its reputation to the locally grown produce and to those industry professionals dedicated to the cause. The best of Hunter Valley wine is equal to the best in the world and our wine producers are recognised internationally as producing an extensive range of wine styles and varietals. The close relationship between food and wine may, in part, closely parallel the evolution of great cooking and great wine making. It's no surprise that some of the best cuisine in the world can be found in some of the finest wine-growing regions, where wine is often just as prevalent in the cooking process as it is in the glass. The Hunter is fortunate in terms of availability of excellent fresh, clean, green produce and has developed wines to match food of all types and flavours.

In addition to being one of Australia's best-known wine regions, the Hunter Valley offers a fabulous escape for short breaks leading to luxury food and wine indulgences. Situated just 2 hours from Sydney and only 45 minutes from Newcastle, the region offers a huge selection of world-class wineries and restaurants, gourmet food providers and a wide variety of accommodation choices making it ideal for a weekend escape. We welcome you to the Hunter Valley and we invite you to relax, indulge a little and enjoy your time in the Hunter whilst taking the time to explore the Hunters finest cellar doors, restaurants and gourmet food providers - confirmation that the Hunter Valley is not just the home of great Australian wine, but one of the finest, most authentic culinary destinations in Australia and the world.

Welcome to Wine & Dine in the Hunter!

Quentin & Di von Essen—Publishers

REGULAR ITEMS

4 Quick Index to Cellar Doors 6 Quick Index to Restaurants 7 Quick Index to Providores 11 All About ...Lower Hunter Valley

Wine Country

12 Pokolbin 1 Wine & Food Trail, Wineries, Restaurants & Providores

28 Pokolbin 2 Wine & Food Trail, Wineries, Restaurants & Providores

44 Lovedale Wine & Food Trail, Wineries, Restaurants & Providores

58 Mount View, Cessnock & Nulkaba Wine & Food Trail, Wineries, Restaurants & Providores

66 Broke Fordwich Wine & Food Trail, Wineries, Restaurants & Providores

SPECIAL FEATURES

9 The History Behind… Australia’s oldest wine producing region.

10 Growing Old Gracefully… what makes a wine age well?

26 Two Great Spots...to lunch...alot!

42 The Perfect Couple...the marriage of food and wine.

54 Dining at...Restaurant Review Mojos on Wilderness

56 A Coffee with...Neil McGuigan

69 Dining at...Restaurant Review Emerson’s of Pokolbin

70 Wine & Dine Services... wine & food tours & experiences

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NAME PAGE MAP CONTACT DETAILS OPENING HOURS Adina Vineyard 46 G5 492 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale

PH 4930-7473 7 Days 9AM-5PM Arrowfield Estate 14 C1 Cnr Hermitage Rd & Mistletoe Lane,

Pokolbin PH 4998-7440 7 Days 10AM-5PM Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard 30 D1 DeBeyers Rd, Pokolbin

PH 4998-7411 7 Days Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM; Sat & Sun 9.30AM-5PM

Ballabourneen Wine Co. 30 C6 2347 Broke Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-6505 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Bimbadgen Estate 15 D7 790 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-4600 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Blueberry Hill Vineyard 16 C7 999 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-7295 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Briar Ridge 61 G3 Mount View Rd, Mount View PH 4990-3670 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Capercaillie Wine Co. 46 I4 4 Londons Rd, Lovedale PH 4990-2904

7 Days Mon to Sat 9AM-5PM; Sun 10AM-5PM

Catherine Vale 67 B1 656 Milbrodale Rd, Broke PH 6579-1334 Sat & Sun 10AM-5PM

Centurion Wines 16 B3 110 Old North Rd, Pokolbin PH 0421 289 905 Fri-Sun 10AM-4PM

Constable Estate 17 E4 205 Gillards Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-7887 7 Days 10AM-4PM

DeBortoli 47 H3 532 Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin PH 4993-8800 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Denmar Estate 15 B2 479 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin PH 6574-7291

Thurs-Mon 10AM– 5PM. Until 9.30PM on Fridays

Elysium Vineyard 67 A1 393Milbrodale Rd, Broke PH 0417-282-746 By Appointment

Emmas Cottage Vineyard 47 E3 438 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale PH 4998-7734 Sat & Sun 9AM-5PM

Ernest Hill Wines 32 E7 307 Wine Country Drive, Nulkaba PH 4991-4418 7 Days 10AM-5PM

First Creek Wines 18 F7 Cnr McDonalds & Gillards Rds, Pokolbin PH 4998-7293 7 Days 9.30AM-5PM

Gartelmann Estate 48 E5 701 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale PH 4930-7113

7 Days Mon—Sat 9AM-5PM; Sun 9AM-4PM

Gundog Estate 32 E2 101 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-6873 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Hermitage Rd Cellars 19 C2 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-7777 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Honeytree Estate 18 E5 130 Gillards Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-7693

Fri-Sun 10AM-5PM; Wed & Thur by appointment

Hungerford Hill Wines 33 C7 2450 Broke Rd,Pokolbin, PH 4998-7666

7 Days Mon to Thurs & Sun 10AM-5PM; Fri/Sat 10AM-6PM

Ivanhoe Wines 33 F2 525 Marrowbone Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-7325 7 Days 10AM-4.45PM

Kelman Vineyard 61 E6 2 Oakey Creek Rd, Mount View PH 4991-5456 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Kevin Sobels Wines 34 C5 5 Halls Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-7766

7 Days Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM Sat/Sun 9.30AM-5PM

Krinklewood 68 C2 712 Wollombi Rd, Broke PH 6579-1322 Sat & Sun 10AM-5PM

Kurrajong Vineyard 19 A2 266 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin PH 6574-7117 Sat & Sun 10AM-5PM

Lambloch Estate 33 C6 2342 Broke Rd, Pokolbin PH 0406-424-367

Fri to Sun 10.30AM-5PM; Mon 10AM-2PM

Lindeman’s Wine 34 E2 119 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin PH 4993-3700 7 Days 10AM-5PM

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Macquariedale Organic Wines 20 B4 170 Sweetwater Rd, Rothbury PH 6574-7012 7 Days 10AM-5PM

McGuigan Wines 35 C3 447 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-7402 7 Days 9.30AM-5.30PM

McLeish Estate 35 E4 462 DeBeyers Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-7754 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Misty Glen Wines 20 D5 293 Deasys Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-7781 7 Days 10AM-4PM (5PM Sat)

Moorebank Estate 20 E7 150 Palmers Lane, Pokolbin PH 4998-7610 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Mount Broke Wines 68 B1 130 Adams Peak Rd, Broke PH 6579-1314

Fri 12PM-5PM; Sat & Sun 10AM-5PM

Mount View Estate 61 F2 502 Mount View Rd, Mount View PH 4990-3307 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Oakvale Wines 21 F2 1596 Broke Rd,Pokolbin PH 4998-7088 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Peterson House 36 C6 Cnr Broke Rd & Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin PH 4998-7881 7 Days 9AM-5PM

Petersons Wines 62 G2 552 Mount View Rd, Mount View PH 4990-1704

7 Days Mon to Sat 9AM-5PM; Sun 10AM-5PM

Pokolbin Estate 37 D3 298 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-7524 7 Days 9AM-5PM

Ridgeview Wines 22 B4 273 Sweetwater Rd, Pokolbin PH 6574-7332 Wed to Sun 10AM-5PM

Sandalyn Estate 51 E4 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale PH 4930-7611 7 Days 9.30AM-5PM

Savannah Estate 62 E5 402 Mount View Rd, Mount View PH 4990-6��6

7 Days Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM; Sun 10AM-5PM

St Clements Estate 51 C5 136 Talga Rd, Lovedale PH 4930-7799 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Tallavera Grove 63 H2 749 Mount View Rd, Mount View PH 4990-7535 Thurs to Mon 10AM-5PM

Tallowwood Mount View 63 F1 147 Mount Bright Rd, Mount View PH 4991-7696 Sat & Sun 11AM-5PM

Tamburlaine Organic Wines 38 D3 358 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-4200 7 Days 9AM-5PM

Tatlers Wines 52 D5 477 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale PH 4930-9139 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Tempus Two 39 C4 Cnr Broke & McDonalds Rds, Pokolbin PH 4993-3999 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Thalgara 40 E3 536 DeBeyers Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-7717 7 Days 10AM-5PM

The Garden Cellars 41 C3 Hunter Valley Gardens Village, Broke Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-7466 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Tintilla Estate 23 C2 725 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin PH 6574-7093 7 Days 10.30AM-6PM

Veladare Wines 23 D6 463 Deasys Rd, Pokolbin PH 4998-7783

Fri to Sun 10AM-5PM Thurs & Mon 11AM-4PM

Wandin Valley Estate 53 D5 Cnr Wilderness & Lovedale Rds, Lovedale PH 4930-9888 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Waverley Estate 24 E7 207 Palmers Lane, Pokolbin PH 4998-6750 7 Days 10AM-5PM

Wombat Crossing Vineyard 24 B1 530 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin PH 6574-7357

Sat 10.30AM-4.30PM; Most Sundays 10AM-2PM

Wyndham Estate 54 A1 700 Dalwood Rd, Dalwood PH 1800 677 366 7 Days 9.30AM-4.30PM

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