Liane Morris

As Newcastle Fringe Festival rolls into its second decade, something has quietly shifted. This is no longer a homegrown, determined start-up proving its worth. Nor is it a novelty on the cultural calendar. Newcastle Fringe has grown up, and in doing so, it has become something rarer and more powerful: a festival the city can genuinely claim as its own.

In a region defined by choice, few Hunter Valley estates offer the sheer breadth of experience that Bimbadgen does. Wine of pedigree, multiple dining styles, an on-site distillery, premium accommodation, concerts, weddings and vineyard experiences - all anchored by two of the region’s oldest vineyards and one of its most recognisable hilltop sites, framed by century-old fig trees and sweeping views to the Brokenback Range.

At first glance, Hungerford Hill feels unmistakably Hunter Valley with an iconic barrel-shaped cellar door, a long-standing reputation, and one of the region’s most celebrated dining destinations just steps away. But spend a little time at the tasting bench and a bigger picture begins to emerge. This is not a winery defined by a single region or style, but one built on the belief that the best wines come from the best places across New South Wales.