Hunter after the storms

Following the recent storm damage that ravaged parts of New South Wales, there was a fair amount of disruption in the Hunter region, close to Sydney.

So it was good to hear from our friends in the Hunter Valley Wine Country that the vineyard area is fully operational and remains easily accessible by road and air for visitors.

The flooding actually occurred about 10-20 kilometres north of the wine region and we hear from local wine-makers that many have been spared from the worst of the winds and that the moisture in the subsoil has come at a good time for next year’s crop.

With this in mind, Lisa and Andrew Margan invite visitors to discover their premium Hunter Valley wines at the new cellar door and restaurant located at the home of Margan in the beautiful Broke Valley. The grapes are estate grown and the wines which are handcrafted on site in a state-of-the-art winery are to be found throughout Australia and in no less than twelve countries around the world.

Meanwhile, Sydney-based tour operators running wine tours to the Hunter Valley, such as Australian Eco Adventures, reiterate the message that it's business as usual -- and we will drink to that