Food and Wine Experiences in the Hunter Valley
Treat your Taste Buds
The Hunter Valley has incredible dining options, ensuring to please the fussiest of eaters. So whether you are looking for a casual meal or a romantic dinner for two, you will be spoilt for choice on this trip. Here are a few tried and tested favourites of the Wattle Wilde team.
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A popular Café/Tapas Bar located in Lovedale at Gartelmann Wines. The Café is a very popular venue not only for visitors but for locals too.
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Located in Peppers Creek Village, Cafe Enzo is praised for its unique ambience and enchanting courtyard. Established since 1996, it offers excellent coffee, food and Tuscan inspired ambience. Their zucchini flowers are a must try.
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Located at the Roche Estate complex in Pokolbin. One and only one Asian winery restaurant. A fantastic choice if you are looking for casual dining with a view overlooking the vines, open for lunch and dinner.
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Located at the entrance to Pokolbin in the iconic Hungerford Hill Winery, Muse Restaurant aims to be a showcase of Hunter Valley produce with an emphasis on seasonality and quality. The ambience is perfect for a romantic evening, be sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment.
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Serving modern Australian cuisine, Emerson's Restaurant is located at Adina Vineyard, just a short distance from Wattle Wilde. Be sure to check out their amazing art displa.
Hunter Valley Wineries
You are spoilt for choice in the Hunter region when it comes to locally made wines. Here are some of team Wattle Wilde's favourites.
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Capercaillie Wines make premium wines from their own grapes grown on site, but also use local grapes from regional vineyards.
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Gartelmann Wines is a true family owned and operated boutique winery established at Lovedale by Jorg and Jan Gartelmann in 1996. Gartelmann produces fine, handcrafted wines from grapes sourced in the Lower and Upper Hunter Regions, as well as premium NSW wine regions Orange, Mudgee and Rylstone.
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Through years of research and development, Tamburlaine have become one of Australia's largest producers of organic wines with vineyards in the Hunter Valley.
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Piggs Peak Winery is a boutique winery in modern setting. They bend rules in making wines to give a unique taste.
Looking for something other than wine?
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Hunter Distillery produce an exceptional range of top shelf spirits, including Gin, Vodkas, Liqueurs and Schnapps. A group tasting for something different is a must.
Local Food and Farm Products
Gourmet delights on offer to tantalise your tastebuds, as well as an opportunity to take something special home with you.
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Binnorie Dairy is one of Australia's premiere soft cheese makers. Drop in to sample and purchase some of their fine cheeses, always served with a big smile. While you are there, don't miss the opportunity to taste their amazing coffee and freshly prepared treats of the day.
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Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese has two retail stores within New South Wales, Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop – Hall of Food and the Smelly Deli. Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop provides the finest local, Australian and imported Artisan cheese gourmet delights, cured meats and accompaniments, including its own "Smelly" product range.
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Pukara Estate's extra virgin olive oils, vinegars and distinctive fine food products are recognised amongst Australia's finest, the result of the daily efforts of a passionate and dedicated team.
