Savour The Flavour Of The Hunter Valley
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We speak to Steve, an Activity Tours guide, who reveals just what makes the Hunter Valley so incredible for natural, local produce, and why a tour of the wine region is such a popular must-do just two hours outside of Sydney.
Why is the Hunter Valley so suited to wine production?
It comes down to what the French call “terroir” – a combination of different soil types and microclimates in sub valleys. But, what also makes it suited is the passion of the winemakers. Most of the vineyards in the Hunter are small and family-owned, perfect for making small production, premium wines.
What would you say is your favourite wine and a must-try for people on your tours?
The Hunter is most famous for Semillon and Shiraz and they are outstanding, however, for me Verdelho. A Portuguese grape variety well suited to the hot climate of the Hunter. Australia is one of the only countries, even today, that produces a single variety table wine from Verdelho grapes.
Is there a best time of the year to go on a wine tour in the Hunter Valley?
No time is a bad time in the Hunter for wine tasting. Different seasons have different highlights. Spring is bud burst, a wonderful time when the vines are starting to do their clever stuff. Summertime is harvest and the vines are loaded with bunches of berries – also a chance to see the picking and crushing taking place in the wineries. Autumn, when the leaves are changing colour, looks spectacular, and winter when the vines are bare and pruned back looks quite stark.
What would you say is the most picturesque part of a wine tour with Activity Tours?
Apart from the guides, sitting on the verandah outside a cellar door looking out over the vines that have created the wine you are “test driving.”
Your tours also incorporate cheese tasting, can you tell us a bit more about what visitors can sample?
The Hunter cheeses are becoming sought-after in and around Sydney. They produce a range of cheeses at different times of the year including Bries, Cheddars, Goats cheese and some great marinated with oils and chilli and garlic.
What is your ultimate cheese and wine combo?
A late harvest Verdelho with a bitey blue cheese.
Eat, drink and discover the Hunter Valley with Activity Tours
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