Hunter Valley Uncorked at Balmoral

The laid-back Sunday crowds were out in force as the Hunter Valley brought its wines to Sydney against the stunning backdrop of Balmoral Beach last Sunday. The day was perfect for a picnic and the chance to meet the winemakers and their teams and sample trophy and gold medal wines, iconic Hunter Semillons, new release whites, Hunter Valley Shiraz as well as chilled bubbles and rose. The Hunter Valley's Andy Allen, aka Masterchef 2012, was a special guest preparing seafood to complement Hunter Valley Semillon and beef to pair with Hunter Valley Shiraz.

Three-piece band Mimesis took centre stage on the iconic bandstand, delivering sounds that really suited the day and the tastes of the Hunter were a reminder of how good it is to spend a weekend away just a two-hour drive from Sydney!

WINERIES INCLUDED:

• Adina Vineyard
• Allandale Winery
• Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard
• Bimbadgen
• Brokenwood Wines
• Colvin Wines
• De Iuliis Wines
• First Creek Wines
• Glandore Estate Wines
• Margan Winery
• McGuigan Wines
• McWilliams Mount Pleasant
• Oakvale Wines
• Peterson House
• RidgeView Wines
• Saddler's Creek Wines 
• Tempus Two
• Thomas Wines
• Tulloch Wines
• Two Rivers
• Tyrrell's Wines

RESTAURANTS:

• Restaurant Cuvee
• RidgeView Restaurant
• The Verandah Restaurant
• Twine Restaurant

Fresh Produce by:

• Pukara Estate - olives, olive products and vinegars
• Hunter Valley Cheese Company - cheese & antipasto platters
• Nelson Bay Seafoods - fresh seafood
• Australian Regional Food Store - gourmet products
• Lushberries - chocolate dipped berries
• Lil' Groovers - fresh lemonade
• Bar Coco - Coffee, drinks and gelato