November 1st Hunter Valley NSW
It is difficult to assess the merits of the various wine regions—-Napa, Margaret River, Sanoma, Barossa, Claire, McLaren Vale or the Hunter.
Each is unique and individual, but the Hunter is outstanding for its rural setting amongst the blue mountain ranges framing the entire valley. Precious little by way of bush settings in this largely agricultural landscape. The usual big wine names appear around every corner; Lindemans, Hungerford Hill, de Bortelli and Mt Pleasant puts familiar labels on liquor store shelves into their respective regions. Following the Hunter we have a big 50th anniversary gift weekend in the Victorian Yarra Valley.
Today we also spent a pleasant time at the Hunter Valley Gardens; a 600 acre garden that is a core attraction for many travellers to this region. Along with the ‘soft’ appeal of the overall bucolic feel this place is quite magical.
Graham is finally being released from hospital detention today Friday and tomorrow afternoon we leave for Melbourne.
View from verandah of Audrey Wilkinson 19th century vineyard.
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