The Hunter Valley is
Australia's oldest and one
of its greatest wine areas.
The Hunter Valley produces
only a small proportion of
its wines. The Hunter Valley
was first established more
than 150 years ago. Hunter
Valley is home to some 80
wineries ranging from famous
labels to very small
'boutique' winemakers. The
Hunter Valley is renowned
for its full-bodied white
wines, 'medium weight reds'
and some excellent ports.
Some of the Hunter Valley
vineyards belong to big name
companies such as Lindemans,
McWilliams, Rothbury,
Hardy's, Wyndham Estate and
McGuigan. Tyrells and
Draytons are very old Hunter
Valley family concerns which
have been there for several
generations.
