Follow the Trail to Something Special…Your Passport to Wine Country

The Hunter Valley's most trusted guide to food and wine experiences is back, and with winter settling over Wine Country, the timing is perfect. Wine & Dine Hunter Valley Issue #24, covering Winter and Spring 2026, has just landed, packed with everything you need to plan the perfect Hunter Valley escape, whether you're a seasoned visitor or discovering the region for the first time.

For those unfamiliar with the guide, Wine & Dine Hunter Valley has long been the go-to resource for navigating the sheer breadth of experiences on offer across Wine Country. Divided into Wine & Food Trails and Specialty Tasting Trails, it's essentially a roadmap to the region's finest cellar doors, restaurants, cafes, producers, breweries and distilleries, beautifully laid out and completely free to pick up at visitor information centres, accommodation providers and cellar doors throughout the region.

This new issue is as rich and rewarding as the region it celebrates. The Specialty Tasting Trails are a standout feature, guiding readers through focused experiences such as sparkling wine, gourmet foods, Rosé, distilleries and more, perfect for visitors who want to go deeper into a particular passion. The Wine & Food Trail maps, meanwhile, make it easy to plan a day out by area, turning a simple winery visit into a full and memorable journey through the Hunter's best.

Issue #24 features three outstanding wineries, each representing a different corner of Wine Country. Molly Morgan Wines flies the flag for the Lovedale Food & Wine Trail, Margan brings the beauty of the Broke Fordwich Trail to life, and Tamburlaine Organic Wines represents the Parish of Pokolbin Trail in Pokolbin South. Together they offer a genuine taste of the Hunter's remarkable diversity, across landscape, style and terroir. The featured dining experience this issue is at ESCA Bimbadgen, where a commitment to produce driven cuisine is as impressive as the sweeping vineyard views.

Winter and spring are, just quietly, two of the best times to visit the Hunter. From crackling fireside tastings and generous red pours to the burst of wildflowers and fresh new vintages that spring brings, the region rewards visitors across both seasons. Issue #24 covers it all, and arrives at exactly the right moment to inspire months of great eating, drinking and exploring.

Pick up your copy at visitor centres, cellar doors, restaurants and accommodation providers across the region, or visit wineanddinehuntervalley.com.au to explore the interactive trails and start planning your next Hunter Valley adventure.