WINERY AND BITE DELIGHTS IN NSW

New South Wales is a wonderland for food and wine lovers, home to renowned wineries, stunning views and fresh premium produce. Jasmine Hanna explores some of the regions which are making a splash.

HUNTER VALLEY

THE Hunter Valley packs in world- famous wineries, acclaimed restaurants, delicious local produce, and is surrounded by magnificent natural beauty. There are over

150 wineries and cellar doors in the area, more than any other wine region in Australia, including Brokenwood, Audrey Wilkinson, Tyrrell’s Wines, Mcguigan Wines, Scarborough Wine and Tulloch Wines. All offer tastings and experiences that range from tours of their wine-making processes to cooking classes with wine pairings. Travellers can combine their love of wine with food, with a number of providers including Hunter Valley Private Tours, Two Fat Blokes and Wine Country Tours offering full and half day tours in private or small groups taking in wineries and local producers.

To get your fill for lunch or dinner, visit one of many local restaurants such as Yellow Billy Restaurant, Bistro Molines, Muse Kitchen or The Wood Restaurant, located onsite at Brokenwood.

MUDGEE

MUDGEE merges country life with urban cool and food and wine

lovers flock to the destination for its 40 plus wineries. It is a place for gastronomic adventures, where historic buildings have been reinvented as boutique hotels, and big-city chefs sit at the helm of chic country pubs. Book in Lowe Wines’ cellar door to enjoy a bottle of premium small batch wine and an antipasto platter in the grounds of this beautiful winery or pop into Gilbert Family Wines for a delicious wine flight and small bites. Enjoy a taste of the country with Country Estate Tours who can showcase the region with a tour including food and wine experiences, horse riding or kayaking. There’s also share platters with local produce and vineyard views at Logan Wines, or for a touch of French style in the NSW country, settle in for the Sparkling Affair experience at De Beurepaire, with a flight of three Methode Traditionelle sparkling wines paired with delicious bites.

ORANGE

ORANGE combines stunning wine, landscapes and a fascinating history. The region’s rich volcanic soil from nearby Mount Canobolas and its high altitude make for a cool climate ideal for producing award-winning wines. Visit Rowlee

Bistro Molines in the Hunter Valley offers fine dining for lunch and dinner.

Relax at Mudgee’s Logan Wines, with views across the vineyards served up with your wine tasting.

Clockwise from left (all images ©Destination NSW): Experience the Hunter’s wine and produce on a horse riding tour.

Indulge in a pastry or two from Racine Bakery in Orange.