News & Reviews
Awards, accolades, wine reviews, restaurant reviews, recipes & news articles
With Truffles and Transfers isn’t it time to visit us?
It’s Truffle season here at Margan, and that means your dining experience is about to get even more decadent.
Barbera Uncorked: A refreshing burst of character
Journalist Samuel Squire dives into some of the history of one of Italy’s most-planted wine grape variety, Barbera.
For the love of local…
During these current restrictions, we still have plenty on offer for local guests!
July School Holiday Activities in the Hunter Valley
Margan Mini Growers Family Fun Keep the kids busy during the Winter school holidays with the Mini Growers pop-up program at Margan Wines &...
SITCHU: The Hunter Valley’s Local Secrets & Hidden Gems
Shh… here are the best local secrets and hidden gems to keep in mind when planning your next trip to the Hunter Valley.
SITCHU: The Best Restaurants in the Hunter Valley for Foodie Lovers
From fine dining decadence to good, wholesome eats, these are the Hunter Valley’s best restaurants to dine at.
HUNTER BUSINESS REVIEW: Hunter Valley Legends & Wine Industry Awards
Margan Wines coming away as big winners at the 2021 Hunter Valley Legends & Wine Industry Awards.
FEATURE: Andrew Margan 2021 Winemaker of the Year
Andrew Margan and his winemaker Nicole Brasier win Hunter Valley Legend awards, adding more accolades to cellar door, winery and restaurant.
In conversation with Lisa Margan
The passionate team behind Gault & Millau Australia sat down with Lisa Margan to discuss her role as Vice-Chair with the Hunter Culinary Association.
Andrew Margan crowned Winemaker of the Year
It was also a night to remember for the team at Margan Wines & Restaurant reigning from Broke Fordwich when Andrew Margan was named First Creek Winemaking Services 2021 Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year.
A double win for Margan at the Hunter Valley Legends & Wine Industry Awards
The reputation of Margan Wines as a leading Hunter Valley winery was further cemented on Thursday night with two exciting wins at the 2021 Hunter Valley Legend Awards.
What a week for Hunter husband and wife wine stars
Winsor Dobbin is a vastly experienced journalist, who has been based in cities as diverse as London, Paris, Johannesburg and Sydney. Read his recent review of his trip to us here at Margan.
A Pawsome Weekend: GT Wine Travel
We love our four-legged friends – and there’s nothing better than bringing them along for a trip to wine country.
Switched on Vignerons: Why the Hunter Valley is back in the hunt
Been a while between drinks in Australia’s oldest wine region? You may be surprised at what you find there, writes Rob McFarland.
Unpacking Paddock to Plate
Mark Best, chef, author and speaker, shines a light on ‘paddock to plate’ from a chef’s perspective.
Autumn in our garden & restaurant
Autumn is a beautiful season in the Hunter and our one-hectare kitchen garden truly embraces the crisp mornings and cooler evenings these months bring.
Hunter wine country has enjoyed the rub of the weather gods and the proof is in the vintage
Words by Daniel Honan of the Newcastle Herald.
The best wineries to visit in the Hunter Valley
The Hunter Valley is known for its exquisite wines, fresh produce, gourmet dining, and sweeping views. The region is bursting with world-class wineries, but the question is, which ones should you visit? Written by Amy Fraser
Relax and stay a while…
You’ve booked in your visit to us here at Margan, now where should you stay?
Move over French oak, there’s a new Italian kid in town!
There has always been two predominant vessels for fermentation and ageing: oak and stainless steel. But in recent years, concrete has been experimental choice.
Hippity, hoppity Easter is on it’s way!
Join us all Easter holiday period on a regional trip for good. Check out our Easter trading hours and events.
It all begins in the vineyard…
Margan have 100 hectares of vines across two distinct vineyard sites all located in the geographical indication of Broke Fordwich.
Let’s get you to and from Margan with ease…
We’ve got a list of local tour and transfer providers that will be able to drive you to and from your Margan experience in safety and style.
The Hunter Valley, Australia’s First Wine Region
Home of the Wonnarua people, the Hunter Valley wine region was established in the 1830’s. Do you know what region was the second GI in Australia?
A 2021 Vintage Update
A mid-Vintage update from Andrew Margan.
Our White Label Lunch 2021
Our signature event – Wine Club Members have you got your tickets yet?
A Wine Lover’s Guide to Soil Types
There are three main soil profiles here in Broke Fordwich and we plant the varieties that are best suited to them. Delve into our soil types here.
Halliday Wine Companion: The significance of Hunter Valley Semillon
Semillon and the Hunter Valley is a match made in harmony. Andrew Margan, a standout producer from the region explain what it takes to make this variety shine.
If you missed out on our German Riesling then here’s something exciting for you…
When our 2019 Huesgen and Margan Riesling was first released in August, it quickly sold out within four weeks! Who knew you all loved German...
Not another pair of socks! Gift an experience you’ll know they’ll love this Christmas.
Are you searching for the perfect gift to give this Christmas? We’ve got a stocking full of ideas for you!
Festive cheer is finally here
With the Saint Nic almost here, come and see what is happening at Margan over the festive season.
Restaurant Bookings -Terms and Conditions
Dear Diner, Margan Restaurant is a leading Hunter Valley Restaurant and have pioneered Agri Dining since opening our doors in 2007. Our Dining Room...
Join us for our annual Harvest Lunch
Join Andrew and the team for a behind the scenes look at the entire process from vine to wine at our annual Harvest Lunch
Regenerate the Riverbank!
Alessa Margan pioneered a regeneration project, with the help of our hospitality team, to reduce our carbon footprint. 460 native plants were...
Halliday’s Hunter Valley semillon to try
There’s nothing like semillon from the Hunter Valley. If you’re new to the variety – or just looking for some excellent recommendations – start here.
Introducing our Twilight Experience
As the days become longer, celebrate the warmer seasons with our Margan Twilight Experience.
Rosé Top Picks from Hunter Valley Wine Magazine
Do you love Rosé? You’ll find this popular variety of wine on almost every wine list! Here Hunter Valley Wine Magazine have rounded up 10 of the best you can buy directly from the cellar door in Hunter Valley Wine Country.
Zing! 94 Points for Huesgen and Margan 2019 Riesling
Huesgen and Margan Trabener Wurtzgarten Riesling 2019 From the pen of Andrew Margan about this wine: “Back in the vintage of 1981 when I was working...
RECIPE: Potato Gnocchi with Sage & Pumpkin
Enjoy a little bit of Margan Restaurant at home. Fluffy parcels of handrolled gnocchi with perfectly matched with pumpkin and sage, just add a glass of Ceres Hill Semillon!
Ageing gracefully – 2013 Aged Release Semillon
The Real Review rates our 2013 Aged Release Semillon.
Our 2021 Halliday Wine Companion Results
James Halliday 2021 Andrew Margan following in his late father's footsteps, entered the wine industry over 20 years ago working as a Flying...
INSIDE A WINE EMPIRE: AN INTERVIEW WITH LISA MARGAN
Chrissy Symeonakis Established in 1997, Margan now boasts a five-star winery, 100 hectares of sustainably farmed vineyards, a hatted restaurant and...
QANTAS INSIDER: 15 NSW Restaurants Worth Travelling For
Margan Restaurant “Estate grown, estate made” is the ethos of this Hunter Valley winery favourite that produces its own eggs, honey and even lamb on...
“DON’T WRITE US OFF” | THE 2020 VINTAGE IN THE HUNTER VALLEY
Hunter Hunter | Written by Kacey Johnston That’s the message coming from a whole lot of passionate and hardworking Hunter Valley winemakers and...
Andrew Margan Barbera Vintage 2016
Gourmet Traveller
On your next visit to the Hunter Valley, devote some time to exploring the subregion of Broke Fordwich, home...
WEEKEND ROAD TRIP: A GUIDE TO THE PERFECT WINE WEEKEND IN THE HUNTER VALLEY
Vogue Living Now that travel is allowed within New South Wales, you can finally act on that desire to get away from it all. For Sydneysiders, what...
FIVE REASONS FOODIES SHOULD HEAD TO THE HUNTER VALLEY
Signature Luxury Travel & Style The Hunter Valley is home to more cellar doors than any other wine region in Australia, and its acclaimed...
WINE CRITIC JOHN LEWIS PRESENTS THE A TO Z OF ‘TIPPLE TRIVIA’
John Lewis A FOR ASSYRTIKO (a-seer-tee-ko) This is a white grape variety virtually unique to the Greek island of Santorini. There, under the...
EXPERIENCE FARM TO TABLE DINING IN THE HUNTER VALLEY
Getaway Australia Established by Lisa and Andrew Margan in 1996, Margan is an award-winning estate known for being one of the best wine experiences...
MARGAN CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
Recipes | Margan Restaurant Margan Cauliflower Cheese As summer fades and the days become cooler, we welcome the change as it means beautiful...
…if you only have one meal in the Hunter make it at Margan. Almost everything is grown onsite… wonderful, contemporary food. It’s “wow” stuff.
John Lethlean - The Australian
MARGAN BEETROOT PICKLE
Recipes | Margan Restaurant Margan Beetroot Pickle The humble beetroot is one of our favourite vegetable here at Margan. We love it’s...
MARGAN RICOTTA AND SOFT HERB TORTELLINI
Recipes | Margan Restaurant Method Pasta Mix the yolks, eggs, salt and olive oil in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.Sieve the flour onto a...
TOP 50 WINE EXPERIENCES
On your next visit to the Hunter Valley, devote some time to exploring the subregion of Broke Fordwich, home to a community of wineries with an...
THE 2020 HUNTER VALLEY WINE VINTAGE HAS BEEN FULL OF CLIMATE-RELATED CHALLENGES
And then it finally rained. 150mm in four days. The grass turned green and the damns got full, and the dry dirt became moist soil once more. It hasn’t always been this way, of course. Up until recently, the vines of Hunter Valley Wine Country were in desperate need of a proper drink direct from the sky.
THE 2020 HUNTER VALLEY WINE VINTAGE HAS BEEN FULL OF CLIMATE-RELATED CHALLENGES
Newcastle Herald Hard season: Broke winegrower and winemaker Andrew Margan in December 2019. "Our crop is down by at least 50 per cent compared to...
HUNTER’S OLD VINES
Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews - Shiraz | Gourmet Traveller WINE HUNTER'S OLD VINES The 2019 Margan BC4 Shiraz is the second release of the Broke...
“It takes an absolute stand out experience to remain memorable…I recently visited the vineyards in NSW’s premiere wine country, the Hunter Valley, to sample the best wine and food the region has to offer and it was here that it happened…a standout dining experience! Nestled among the vineyards of Broke lies Margan Restaurant, resplendent in its simplicity it delivers an immediate calm. The setting is divine, the food delivers…for a spectacular fresh and seasonal meal head to Margan Restaurant in Broke for an unforgettable experience.”
“The Hunter Valley’s ascension to culinary stardom was cemented with the arrival of Margan ten years ago. While wine was at the forefront of Andrew and Lisa’s early form in the region (two decades ago) the food is now just as celebrated as their efforts on the eco front.”
- Good Food SMH
“There’s a lot to be said for chooks as decoration. Not just on plates, but in the kind of vineyard / kitchen garden vista this modern room affords its many guests during lunch. Margan goes the furtherest of any Hunter standard bearer to integrate restaurant, produce, wine and setting.”
Gourmet Traveller
GOING FOR BROKE
General Posts, Restaurant Reviews | Hunter & Coastal Lifestyle Going for Broke Story by Michelle Meehan Take a trip down the road less...
TOP 50 WINE EXPERIENCES
Gourmet Traveller WINE On your next visit to the Hunter Valley, devote some time to exploring the subregion of Broke Fordwich, home to a community...
THE REAL REVIEW AWARDS 92 POINTS TO 2018 WHITE LABEL CABERNET SAUVIGNON
The Real Review 2018 White Label Cabernet Sauvignon 92/100 Nick Butler Medium purple colour, medium-weight. Oak is pronounced, cedary and toasty,...
HALLIDAY AWARDS 94 POINTS TO MARGAN WHITE LABEL CERES HILL SEMILLON
Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews - Semillon | James Halliday 2018 MARGAN WHITE LABEL CERES HILL SEMILLON The vines were planted in '89 on a grey...
MARGAN RESTAURANT EXCELS AT THE 2019 NSW TOURISM AWARDS
The Maitland Mercury The Hunter Valley has again stamped itself as a leading destination to visit with several businesses succeeding in the...
BRETT GRAHAM SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ANNOUNCED
Hospitality Magazine The 2019 scholarships from TAFE NSW and the Hunter Culinary Association have been announced, with the region’s hospitality...
HANNAH MCDOWELL OF MARGAN RESTAURANT WINS THE RISING STAR AWARD FOR HUNTER CULINARY ASSOCIATION
Hunter Culinary Association Hunter Culinary Association is very pleased to congratulate all apprentices and front of house professionals who...
MIKE BENNIE REVIEWS OUR 2019 CERES HILL ALBARINO & 2018 WHITE LABEL CERES HILL SEMILLON
Mike Bennie 2019 Ceres Hill Albarino Waxy scents with hyper floral lemon lime and quince in the mix. I like it. Fleshy texture, fuller in...
ECO-FRIENDLY WINES: THEY TASTE TERRIFIC AND GOOD FOR THE PLANET TOO!
Hunter Valley Wine Country Margan Winery & Restaurant is another sustainable superstar, winning a swag of awards for its initiatives over...
MARGAN RESTAURANT AWARDED ONE CHEFS HAT FOR THE FOURTH TIME
SMH Good Food Guide We were thrilled to be awarded once again a Chefs Hat by the Good Food Guide 2020. Myffy Rigby and the team had this to say...
FOUR HUNTER WINES THAT PERFECTLY SUIT LAZY DAYS AT THE BEACH OR PICNICS IN THE PARK
Newcastle Herald Here comes summer in the Hunter. What a time to be alive. Warm sun shining down through blue skies dappled with fluffy white...
MARGAN TRIUMPHS AT THE HUNTER VALLEY WINE SHOW AND AT THE SYDNEY WINE SHOW
Margan Wines “We are over the moon with the results and so excited about our current line-up of wines as they are true expressions of their terroir...
JAMES HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION 2020 RATINGS
James Halliday Andrew Margan following in his late father's footsteps, entered the wine industry over 20 years ago working as a Flying Winemaker in...
WEEKEND EATINERARY
Restaurant Reviews | Gourmand Gourmet For refined dining, head to Margan Restaurant, part of the award-winning and family-owned Margan winery in...
MARGAN COOKING SCHOOL FEATURED ON GETAWAY
Featured Posts, Garden, Restaurant Reviews | Getaway Australia https://www.youtube.com/embed/HjPMV7UOKQo
GET HANDS-ON IN THE KITCHEN
Restaurant Reviews | Newcastle Herald The arrival of winter spells the return of truffle season. The prized pungent delight is the focus of two...
GT WINE AWARDS 95 POINTS & 5 STARS TO 2017 WHITE LABEL SHIRAZ
Wine Reviews - Shiraz | Gourmet Traveller WINE 2017 Margan White Label Shiraz shows intense red berries on the nose with darker fruits like plum...
2017 WHITE LABEL SHIRAZ & 2017 BREAKING GROUND RIPASSO HIGHLY AWARDED BY WINE WISE
Awards, Wine Reviews - Ripasso, Wine Reviews - Shiraz | Wine Wise 2017 Hunter Valley Shiraz Hunter Valley shiraz is at its best when the ripening...
MARGAN WHITE LABEL BC4 SHIRAZ
Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews - Shiraz | Huon Hooke Score: 90/100 Deep red in colour with a strong purple tint and an aroma of raspberry , almost...
2017 BREAKING GROUND SHIRAZ MOURVERDRE AWARDED GOLD BY JAMES HALLIDAY
Awards, Wine Reviews - Shiraz Mourvedre | James Halliday Shiraz Blends | 2017 Breaking Ground Shiraz Mourvedre 95 points Gold Grown from a 6...
LISA’S TORTA DI MELE RECIPE
Recipes | Margan Wines LISA’S APPLE TORTE WITH WALNUTS AND FIGS Ingredients Torte 6 large apples- (granny smith or gala) peeled, cored and sliced...
‘TOP RELEASE WINES’ AGED RELEASE SEMILLON 2013 – HUON HOOKE
Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews - Semillon | Gourmet Traveller WINE This is still remarkably youthful, with an aroma of lemon-pith and lemongrass,...
HERE ARE SEVEN REASONS TO HEAD TO THE HUNTER VALLEY THIS WEEKEND
Featured Posts, General Posts | Delicious.com.au Margan As the pioneers of the paddock to plate and agri-dining concept in the Hunter Valley, a...
BROKE IN THE HUNTER VALLEY
Catriona Roundtree In this week’s episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree visits Margan, an award winning winery and restaurant in the Hunter...
MARGAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON – RARE AND SPECIAL
Andrew Margan The Margan Story When Margan started making wine in 1997 we made 6 straight varietal wines including a Cabernet Sauvignon. These...
YOUNG INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS RECOGNISED AS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Hunter Culinary Association Winners of three highly anticipated TAFE NSW and Hunter Culinary Association (HCA) annual scholarships were...
MARGAN RESTAURANT AWARDED ONE CHEF HAT FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW
SMH Good Food Guide At the bottom of each Margan menu is what looks like a farmers' market shopping list, from eggs and honey right through to...
LISA MARGAN AWARDED TOP AUSTRALIAN LEADERSHIP IN HOSPITALITY GONG
Hunter Headline Margan Restaurant owner and hospitality powerhouse, Lisa Margan has been awarded the 2018 Professional Women in Foodservice...
4.5 STARS FOR MARGAN VERMOUTH
Vermouth Reviews, Wine Reviews - Vermouth | John Lewis The Margan winery at Broke is also showing fortified flair by making a vermouth, the...
LISA MARGAN WINS NATIONWIDE LEADERSHIP AWARD
Awards, Restaurant Reviews | Newcastle Herald Margan Restaurant owner and hospitality powerhouse Lisa Margan has been awarded the prestigious 2018...
MARGAN AWARDED ONE STAR IN THE 2019 GOURMET TRAVELLER AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT GUIDE
Gourmet Traveller In its 2019 Australian Restaurant Guide, Gourmet Traveller has awarded Margan one star - a reflection of the high quality of food,...
2018 CLEAR IMAGE HUNTER VALLEY WINE SHOW RESULTS
Awards, Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews - Botrytis Semillon, Wine Reviews - Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine Reviews - Rose, Wine Reviews - Shiraz, Wine Reviews...
WINE OF THE WEEK – THE REAL REVIEW – SHIRAZ MOURVEDRE
Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews - Shiraz, Wine Reviews - Shiraz Mourvedre | Toni Paterson MW Margan Breaking Ground Shiraz Mourvèdre 2016, Hunter Valley...
AUSTRALIAN TOURISM AWARD WINS
Awards | Newcastle Herald TWO Hunter businesses have been recognised at the Australian Tourism Awards. Owned by the Worimi Local Aboriginal...
VOLUME DOWN, 2018 HUNTER VINTAGE SHOWS SIGNS OF GREATNESS
General Posts, Wine Reviews | Daniel Honan Early start, early finish. In the wine industry, an early start can put the pressure on planning and...
95 POINTS FOR AGED RELEASE SEMILLON
Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews - Semillon | James Halliday A classic 5yo Hunter Semillon, now making the transition from youth to maturity. Lemon zest...
THE NEGRONI RENAISSANCE
Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews - Vermouth | The Upsider The negroni is far from new, so what sparked this current cocktail obsession? Negroni: you know...
A REWARDING DROP FROM OLDER, LOW YIELDING VINES PLANTED IN THE HUNTER VALLEY OVER 40 YEARS AGO IN THE EARLY 1970S
Wine Reviews - Chardonnay | David Ellis If like us you enjoy your Chardonnay, Margan Family Wines currently have a lovely 2017 made from the fruit...
WANT THE BEST SERVICE IN AUSTRALIA? HEAD TO THIS RESTAURANT
Featured Posts, Restaurant Reviews | Delicious.com.au The nation has crowned its best maître d'. Customer service. It’s a component of any dining...
A WEEKEND IN THE HUNTER VALLEY
Featured Posts, Restaurant Reviews, Wine Reviews - Ripasso | For Food's Sake Margan Winery has a special place in our heart due to one little...
RICOTTA TORTELLINI, BASIL AND PINE NUTS
Recipes | Newcastle Herald Ingredients Filling 300g ricotta½ zest of a lemon1x egg yolkpinch of salt½ sprig of finely chopped rosemary Pasta 480g...
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