Sunday saw us once again heading out to Balmoral Beach for what I think is my new favourite wine festival, Hunter Uncorked. I can’t think of a better setting in which to enjoy drink from some of Hunter Valley’s best wineries and food from some of their best restaurants.
They did a superb job with this one. For starters, the souvenir glasses were actually proper glasses, unlike many wine festivals around that charge the same amount for cheap plastic versions. Even better than that, you had the option of buying wine by the glass for $5 or by the bottle for $15, which was brilliant. We opted for a bottle of Semillon Sauvignon Blanc from Tulloch, which we can highly recommend. At a low 11.5%, it’s perfect for a warm day at the beach. 
Along with this we first opted for some Twice Cooked Duck and Porcini Mushroom Risotto with Crispy Kumera Chips from The Verandah Restaurant, followed by some Marinated Fromage Blanc from The Hunter Valley Cheese Company.
We also found time to sample some olive oils and vinegars from Pukara Estate. Their Garlic Extra Virgin is a staple in our kitchen, so imagine my excitement when trying their new Pomegranate Balsamic!! Unfortunately, they had already sold out, so we weren’t able to take any home, but it was fantastic, and we’ll definitely pick some up in the near future.
We stuck around until the very end of the day, listening to live music and enjoying some fantastic wine. Afterwards, we wandered over to Bottom of the Harbour, picked up some fish and chips (love their homemade tartar sauce) and had an early dinner, sitting on the beach. What an absolutely brilliant day!
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