Right in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Pokolbin is well-known for world class vineyards that have been producing great wines for more than one hundred years. Though areas like the Margaret River Valley are more popular nowadays, this is actually the original wine producing area of Australia. It’s also home to a wide array of tourist activities.
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Pokolbin has been producing wonderful wines since the middle of the 19th century. In 1970, the area underwent a resurgence as Australia was declared a major wine producer. The Lower Hunter Valley was at the forefront of this push, and there has been continual growth here ever since.
Like other wine producing areas, Pokolbin has existed at the whims of the vineyards that surround it. From the first plantings more than 150 years ago until the 1970’s, development was slow. As Australian winemaking became more and more respectable, however, the wine improved, and today is some of the finest in the world.
Only two hours from Sydney, Pokolbin is a great destination for quiet day away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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