Comments on: Hunter Valley long weekend trip

By: eatshowandtell » Blog Archive » Yuletide Pork dinner at Restaurant Atelier, Glebe

Sat, 30 May 2009 14:04:12 +0000

[...] Matching wines of the night were courtesy of Pigs Peake Winery from Pokolbin, Hunter Valley. We had a good chat with them and it turns out that Pigs Peake don’t even distribute to bottle shops, they are busy enough with people turning up to their wineyards in the Hunter Vallley and supplying to big time restaurants such as Rockpool. They are also consistently exporting overseas, it looks like they are making enough coin even without mass advertising and selling out to bottleshops. Top effort guys, I’ll be sure to make a visit the next time I’m in the Hunter Valley. [...]

By: Sydneysider

Sydneysider — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:54:22 +0000

Not long until the next long weekend so this is great inspiration! Love the Hunter Valley, I'd go for the cheese tasting alone. Sydneysider’s last blog post..Sydney goes Italian

By: Howard

Howard — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:54:05 +0000

Y,Helen,Arwen,lili, Miss Honey : Your right, I think they are Choko's LOL. I wonder how many people bought them thinking they were mysterious vegetables all the way from the Himalayas. Smileona : It started pouring when we left, was a dangerous drive home! But yeah I agree, book ahead to avoid dissapointment! Karen : Oh nice, I think Hunter would be great when there is less people there. Hope you have a great time on your Anno!

By: lili - pikeletandpie

lili - pikeletandpie — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:23:56 +0000

Haha Himalayan Pear, good one! Yeah, the are just Choko’s which I have recently come to enjoy. Apparently they are one of the most sustainable vegetables to grow in this climate, too.
Great overview – I have never been to the Hunter, looks wonderful

lili – pikeletandpie’s last blog post..Roast Lamb with Rosemary and Anchovies, with Salsa Verde

By: Betty

Betty — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:26:39 +0000

looks like you had a great long weekend. and yes, i am very sad that we don't get the anzac day public holiday. Betty’s last blog post..Sahara

By: Arwen from Hoglet K

Arwen from Hoglet K — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:35:56 +0000

Maybe chokos are just too unfashionable and are going for a re-branding. The almond and couscous quail looks amazing. Arwen from Hoglet K’s last blog post..Fruit Picking at Bilpin

By: Miss Honey

Miss Honey — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:49:16 +0000

I adore the Hunter Valley! Scarborough chardonnay is always a hit with me so I definitely would have been up for a tasting there as well. I quite like De Iuliis too:) How I'm itching for a getaway! On another note, I'm with Helen re those himalayan pears - chokos. Miss Honey’s last blog post..Taste of Sydney, March 09

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:39:30 +0000

Wow I just had a sense of deja vu with Helen’s and Y’s comments lol! I lurve the Hunter! I’m going there in June for an anniversary getaway, abt 2-3 nights. Can’t wait to drink the nights away! And I agree, Scarborough Wines has the most civilised wine tasting experience but Brokenwood and Tulloch are definitely my favourite wineries – but it depends on what you like to drink Ooh really can’t wait!

Btw bored in Hunter? Never!

Karen’s last blog post..St. Patrick’s Day: Steak and Guinness Pot Pie

By: smileona

smileona — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:58:23 +0000

Lol how awesome is that photo with u jumping in the air LOL

The weather looks like it turned out well after all. Its good t hat you planned and booked ahead where as I was going to go there for the day. =( If i had booked earlier woulda loved to go there for a day spa and massage and relax and do nothing but eat, sleep, wine and dinee.

The roasted quails and the tasting plate look divine! sounds like you had an awesome easter retreat!

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:31:01 +0000

Looks like a great weeekend, and is it my imagination or does the Himalayan pear look suspiciously like a choko? And mmm... can't beat a big breakfast! Helen’s last blog post..Sydney Royal Easter Show 2009

By: Y

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:10:28 +0000

Looks like a great way to enjoy the long weekend with a bunch of friends. I have often contemplated spending a couple of days or so in the Hunter Valley, but haven't done it so far. Is it just me or does Himalayan Pear look just like choko? Y’s last blog post..One Perfect Day