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Test your wine knowledge.
What was Australia's first wine region established in the 1820s and now the most visited wine region in the country? What has enough wineries (last count 120 cellar doors) producing all styles of wine, including some from relatively rare grape varieties, to keep visitors happily tasting for days?
And which region has backed this up with a range of bars, cafes and restaurants - everything from casual to elegant - and accommodation that also spans all pockets and preferences? Plus special attractions, world class musical performances and bacchanalian festivals that go on - literally - for months?
If you answered the Hunter Valley, top marks, and go to the front of the bar.
This article continues with details of the food and wine of the Hunter Valley and also includes information on accommodation provided, local food and cuisine, and the wealth of things to do and see.
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If you want to get technical, the Hunter region, stretches from the coast to high in the hills around Muswellbrook. There's far too much to explore in a day, or even a weekend. Which is great news.
This area is not called the Hunter for nothing. There's so much to discover - so much to learn and experience and I for one, am looking forward to 'hunting' out some more of its treasures. Next chance I get.
©Sally Hammond 2007
Picture Credits: ©Gordon Hammond 2007
(Sally and Gordon Hammond travelled as guests of Hunter valley Tourism)
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