News Archives
2012
Welcome to the Family! 15th May 2012
Introducing our new Stonehurst family members - 2007 Methode Champenoise (vintage champagne), 2006 Chambourcin, 2008 Chambourcin and the long awaited museum release 2003 Shiraz! Order these wines online or call into our Cellar Door for a taste!.
Hunter Valley Gardens will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland, 30th June to 15th July, day and night. A range of activities are scheduled including an ice-skating rink, snow tubing, snow ball games, and a large display of ice sculptures. Snow Time in the Garden 2nd May 2012
Hunter Valley Gardens will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland, 30th June to 15th July, day and night. A range of activities are scheduled including an ice-skating rink, snow tubing, snow ball games, and a large display of ice sculptures..
Website: Hunter Valley Gardens
This Winter will see the return of Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month, for it's 6th year in a row. Celebrating all that is wine, food & Hunter Valley for the entire month of June, there will be a myriad of activities & events to warm those winter blues. Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month 1st May 2012
This Winter will see the return of Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month, for it's 6th year in a row. Celebrating all that is wine, food & Hunter Valley for the entire month of June, there will be a myriad of activities & events to warm those winter blues..
Website: Hunter Valley Uncorked
Join us for the Maitland Taste Festival on the 31st March & 1st April at the Maitland Heritage Mall, for 2 days of exciting entertainment, mouth watering food and the finest wine the Hunter Valley has to offer. Maitland Taste Festival 1st March 2012
Join us for the Maitland Taste Festival on the 31st March & 1st April at the Maitland Heritage Mall, for 2 days of exciting entertainment, mouth watering food and the finest wine the Hunter Valley has to offer..
Website: Maitland Taste Festival
2011
Saturday, 3rd March. Celebrate classic Oz rock with Noiseworks, Ian Moss, Richard Clapton and more in the beautiful Hunter Valley. Good food, wine, and a stunning location, join in Australian rock music history. A Day on the Green - Noiseworks, Ian Moss & more 12th December 2011
Saturday, 3rd March. Celebrate classic Oz rock with Noiseworks, Ian Moss, Richard Clapton and more in the beautiful Hunter Valley. Good food, wine, and a stunning location, join in Australian rock music history..
Website: A Day on the Green
Saturday, 18th February. Internationally acclaimed quartet Il Divo will perform live at Hope Estate Winery. Join them against the background of the vineyards for a modern fusion of opera, theatre and concert performance. Il Divo Concert 9th December 2011
Saturday, 18th February. Internationally acclaimed quartet Il Divo will perform live at Hope Estate Winery. Join them against the background of the vineyards for a modern fusion of opera, theatre and concert performance..
Website: Hope Estate Winery
Saturday, 11th February. Rod Stewart will be rocking his incredible Rod Stewart Concert 8th December 2011
Saturday, 11th February. Rod Stewart will be rocking his incredible "The Hits" tour in the Hunter Valley at Hope Estate Winery, supported by Diesel. Take a trip down memory lane and sing along to hit after hit..
Website: Hope Estate Winery
Sculpture in the Vineyards gears up for its 9th annual exhibition of large-scale outdoor sculptures. An eclectic mix of art and wine, this exhibition combines a taste of fine regional wines with a drive through some of New South Wales’ most historic and scenic countryside. Sculpture in the Vineyards 2011 28th October 2011
Sculpture in the Vineyards gears up for its 9th annual exhibition of large-scale outdoor sculptures. An eclectic mix of art and wine, this exhibition combines a taste of fine regional wines with a drive through some of New South Wales’ most historic and scenic countryside..
Website: Sculpture in the Vineyards
Wollombi's Valley Artists presents A Streetcar Named Desire. Directed by Janine Oliver. The Valley Artists is a dynamic and innovative local theatre group. Their memorable performances reflect the unique character of the Wollombi Valley community. A Streetcar Named Desire - Valley Artists Production 26th October 2011
Wollombi's Valley Artists presents A Streetcar Named Desire. Directed by Janine Oliver. The Valley Artists is a dynamic and innovative local theatre group. Their memorable performances reflect the unique character of the Wollombi Valley community..
Website: Valley Artists
The Xstrata Great Hunter Cycling Classic® - is a mass participation cycling event catering for all levels of cycling enthusiast from the serious to touring and recreational riders. 
All Spokes Cycling Festival, 21 - 22 May 9th May 2011
The Xstrata Great Hunter Cycling Classic® - is a mass participation cycling event catering for all levels of cycling enthusiast from the serious to touring and recreational riders. .
Website: All Spokes Festival website.
Enjoy all the FUN & GUSTO at the Hunter Valley's Italian Festival! This year sees the 6th 'A Little Bit of Italy in Broke' where visitors are encouraged to drop into any of the nine venues to sample a taste of Little bit of Italy in Broke 5th April 2011
Enjoy all the FUN & GUSTO at the Hunter Valley's Italian Festival! This year sees the 6th 'A Little Bit of Italy in Broke' where visitors are encouraged to drop into any of the nine venues to sample a taste of "La Dolce Vita". 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 9th & 10th April 2011 .
Website: Little bit of Italy in Broke website.
Kia Motors recently chose our beautiful Cellar Door as the setting for a promotional shot of their new Cerato hatch. We think we make the car look pretty good! Kia Car Ad at our Cellar Door 22nd March 2011
Kia Motors recently chose our beautiful Cellar Door as the setting for a promotional shot of their new Cerato hatch. We think we make the car look pretty good!.
The Wollombi Market will be held on Saturday of the Easter Monday/ANZAC Day long weekend (23th April 2011). If you’ve been to the Wollombi market before you’ll know how much fun they are! Antiques, trash, treasure, crafts, jumping castles, local food and a proper country market tea-and-cake tent. Come and enjoy the day with us. Wollombi Markets on Easter Saturday 14th February 2011
The Wollombi Market will be held on Saturday of the Easter Monday/ANZAC Day long weekend (23th April 2011). If you’ve been to the Wollombi market before you’ll know how much fun they are! Antiques, trash, treasure, crafts, jumping castles, local food and a proper country market tea-and-cake tent. Come and enjoy the day with us. .
2010
Shiraz, Charades & Chambourcin 
Saturday 7th August, our Wine Club family joined us for our annual dinner.Canapes on arrival, followed by a four course dinner featuring regional and local produce, and our own farmed Cedar Creek venison. Our carefully cellared, award winning wines accompanied all courses! Stonehurst Cedar Creek Annual Members' Dinner 8th August 2010
Shiraz, Charades & Chambourcin Saturday 7th August, our Wine Club family joined us for our annual dinner.Canapes on arrival, followed by a four course dinner featuring regional and local produce, and our own farmed Cedar Creek venison. Our carefully cellared, award winning wines accompanied all courses!.
Website: Annual event! Become a Wine Club member and join us in 2011.
Australia's most recognised Wine Judge rated Stonehurst Wines 4 Stars in the 2011 Australian Wine Companion. This year was a difficult vintage, but we will return to the top with 5 stars next year!

James Halliday rates Stonehurst Wines! 28th July 2010
Australia's most recognised Wine Judge rated Stonehurst Wines 4 Stars in the 2011 Australian Wine Companion. This year was a difficult vintage, but we will return to the top with 5 stars next year! .
The 2006 Method Champenoise (vintage champagne) was awarded the trophy and gold medal at the 2009 Hunter Valley Boutique Wine Show.
Judged as Stonehurst Wins Trophy! 28th July 2010
The 2006 Method Champenoise (vintage champagne) was awarded the trophy and gold medal at the 2009 Hunter Valley Boutique Wine Show. Judged as "an outstanding wine" it was the only wine in its class awarded a gold medal! Our Method Champenoise is the latest trophy winner of the Stonehurst collection, adding to the trophies for our 2007 Semillon and 2006 Reserve Chardonnay..