| Australia is the fourth largest wine exporter in the | | | | You will learn how grapes are crushed into wine and |
| world and its vineyards produce a whole variety of | | | | stored in the great underground cellars ready for |
| different grapes which produce some of the best | | | | export around the world as well as the differences in |
| wines in the world, notably Shiraz, Cabernet | | | | methods that the different Hunter Valley wines have |
| Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, | | | | adopted to produce their individual wines. |
| Sémillon, and Riesling. The Hunter Valley in New | | | | With the Cellar Door Pass you have twelve-months |
| South Wales sits just two hours from Sydney and is | | | | of wine touring options, premium taste session and |
| easily accessible for holiday makers, travelers and | | | | six free bottles of wine, a true treat for any wine |
| tourists with most tours departing from central | | | | lover! On a Hunter Valley Wine Tour you will be |
| locations in Sydney. | | | | taught the basic skills in wine appreciation; the best |
| Hunter Valley Tours take you away from the hustle | | | | ways to smell, taste, store and drink different |
| and bustle of the city into picture perfect surrounds. | | | | coloured and bodied wines. |
| On your journey out of the city you might even | | | | Wine Connoisseurs and experts of the region will be |
| spot some of Australia's most iconic furry residents; | | | | your guides as they take you on this delectable and |
| the bush kangaroo! The lush green landscapes and | | | | historical journey into wine production. They will offer |
| rolling vineyards in the region are most spectacular | | | | you a vast array of samples to warm your palette |
| during autumn when the vine leaves change in colour | | | | from everything including full bodied reds, medium |
| from dark green to warm autumnal hues. The Hunter | | | | whites, port, desert wine and everything in between. |
| Valley is home to world famous wine producers | | | | Not only will you be able to sample famous Australian |
| including Lindemans, Hardy's and McGuigan as well as | | | | types but also wines that are unique to the region |
| smaller boutique wineries and family run businesses. | | | | and will have the opportunity to purchase bottles of |
| Hunter Valley Wine tours allow you to explore these | | | | the wines that you have enjoyed the most. |
| vast country estates and their rolling acres of | | | | The rustic charm of Wollombi and Pokolbin are both |
| vineyards. | | | | highly appealing and some Wine tasting tours offer |
| A cellar door pass grants you privileged behind the | | | | stopovers in these country locations, offering |
| scenes access to the wine making industry as you | | | | morning tea and cheese tasting for that truly |
| gain a deeper insight into the wine making process. | | | | authentic experience! |