| 5 Under-Appreciated things about Hunter-Valley | | | | tradition in the wine-making business, Hunter Valley |
| If you think Australia's only a country to hold koalas | | | | knows what it's doing. Ranging from full-bodied |
| and the Opera House, then you haven't seen what | | | | whites, medium reds, and ports, there's so much to |
| the Hunter Valley claims to fame. Here's a list of the | | | | choose from. Their crowning jewel is the Hunter |
| best 5 things that the Hunter Valley is known for, | | | | Valley Semillion - dubbed 'Australia's gift to the world.' |
| but not fully appreciated for. | | | | 4. The wine tours - And what perfect way |
| 1. The setting - The rolling green hills of the | | | | to get to the wine than to take a wine tour or two? |
| valley landscape is dotted with a diverse mix of | | | | Purchase a cellar door pass that allows you entry to |
| some historic country estates and modern wineries | | | | a string of wineries and sometimes even |
| and, combined with the great weather Australia | | | | complimentary bottles of wine. This is one of the |
| always seems to have, it can't be beat. | | | | best ways to educate yourself about the process of |
| 2. The location - It seems that the majority | | | | winemaking from grape to glass. |
| tourists are under the impression that getting out to | | | | 5. The cheese - What pairs with wine than |
| wine country is much more difficult than it actually is. | | | | cheese? The valley's very own cheese company |
| A scenic two hour drive from Sydney lets you | | | | offers daily cheese talks that take you through the |
| getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city into a | | | | whole cheesemaking process, finishing with a highly |
| sanctum of vineyards and great wine. And speaking | | | | recommended cheese tasting! |
| of… | | | | With these, the Napa who? French country where? |
| 3. The wine - With over 150 years of | | | | |