NEW SOUTH WALES

THE HUNTER VALLEY

The Hunter Valley is New South Wales’ most famous wine region. It was first sighted by European settlers in 1797 and was initially a source of timber and coal for the steam ships. Although many farms were planted with grapes, the Hunter Valley was not initially intended to be used for wine production.

In the early 1900’s customs barriers and disease were responsible for a decline in wine production; however the 80’s proved to be a time of change for the Hunter Valley.

 Wine production went from around 30,000 cases a year to thousands of cases a day and still growing. Not only was wine production booming, the Hunter Valley was becoming a tourist hot spot. Restaurants, hotels, bars, shops, music, entertainment and even golf courses gave tourists a reason to visit the wine country. What was once a remote area is now one of New South Wales’ most visited destinations.

CANBERRA

Canberra has a reputation for its elegantly flavoured Shiraz.

Home to over 140 vineyards, the tranquil rural countryside and cool climates have produced many award winning wines.

COWRA

Cowra’s warm days, cool nights and dry late summers provide the perfect environment for ripening wine grapes. Cowra is known for its classic and full flavoured Chardonnays.

MUDGEE

Mudgee has had a history in winemaking for almost 200 years. Its typical summer weather of hot days and long cool nights allow for slower ripening of the grapes producing intensely coloured and flavoured red wines.

ORANGE

Orange is one of Australia’s most exciting wine regions. Its cool climate, high altitude and diverse soil types produce Sauvignon Blancs of distinct varietal character, acidity, riper, more floral which provides the link between the French and New Zealand varieties.

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