Award Winning Wines of the Hunter Valley

Best Wines of the Hunter Valley

Just a few hours into the northern rolling hills of Sydney, is one of Australia’s oldest wine regions! The Hunter Valley is a playground for wine lovers. With a trim countryside that is fit with neatly lined vines and pretty fields, the Hunter Valley is a pretty setting for a truly incredible glass of grapes!

Some of the world’s top-notch wines come from the Hunter Valley. The Hunter Valley produces some of the most famous wines, from wineries such as…

  • Mcguinan Wines
  • Tyrell’s Wines
  • Brokenwood Wines
  • Audrey Wilkinson

McGuinan Wines: Personal Reserve Shiraz and Semillon

We can’t talk about award-winning wines of the Hunter Valley without mentioning McGuinan Wines! Stocked in most bottle shops around Australia and also the world, McGuigan’s Winery has produced some world-famous wines that are popular on an international scale. They’ve won the International Winemaker of the Year award several times.

Since 1880, McGuinan Wines has produced some internationally known wines, such as their Personal Reserve Shiraz.

And let’s not forget their medal-winning Semillon! This impressive wine won a whopping 33 gold medals. Head there for a tasting, and find out why. They’re not just limited to shiraz and semillon; their impressive cellar door is home to wines that will tempt all palettes.

Tyrell’s Wines: Hunter Semillon

Founded in 1858, Tyrell’s Winery is a splash of old-school, traditional wine history at the heart of the Hunter Valley.

They’re famous for their Vat 1 Hunter Semillon, which has won international wine awards! Their consistency in winning has led to international recognition. Give it a sip, and you’ll see why.

Brokenwood Wines: Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz

This yummy shiraz is a famous red in the world of Australian shiraz. Their cellar door is polished and refined, which is reflected in the taste of this quality red. It won ‘Wine of the Year’ in 2018, as well as multiple medals from the Decanter World Wine Awards.

Expect a full-bodied glass of grapes, with complex tasting notes of blackberry and spice.

Audrey Wilkinson: Semillon & Dessert Wines

Audrey Wilkinson is a winery that promises high-quality taste as well as high-quality views. Fit with a museum that will tantalise the taste buds of any wine fanatic, this winery sits on top of a hill that overlooks some gorgeous sweeping views of the Hunter Valley.

Well known for their sumptuous 2023 Fiano as well as The Ridge Semillon 2023, Audrey Wilkinson doesn’t skip out on quality.

Check out this cellar door experience for limitless views and excellent quality award-winning wines.

Get a taste of the Hunter Valley…

From crisp-tasting Semillon to bold Shiraz, the Hunter Valley promises a whole array of tastes, which doesn’t end in wine! Check out cheese shops, chocolateries, and gourmet treats of the area, too! Climb aboard our tour bus and sample the variety of tastes the Hunter has to offer.

With a Hunter Valley tour, there’s no need to worry about designated drivers – we’ve got your lift back, sorted!

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