Reviews, Awards & Accolades
5 Star Winery James Halliday Wine Companion 2009 – 2018
SMH Good Food Guide - One Chef Hat 2017, 2018
Andrew Margan- Viticulturist of the Year 2015
Winner - Best Winery, NSW & Hunter Tourism Awards 2013, 2014, 2015 – Hall of Fame
Winner - Excellence in Food Tourism, NSW & Hunter Tourism Awards 2014, 2015
Winner - Excellence in Food Tourism, Australian Tourism Awards 2014
Winner - Hunter Valley Cellar Door of the Year 2013
Winner - Best Restaurant, Australian Tourism Awards 2012
Margan Family Aged Release Semillon 2015
Huon Hooke from The Real Review reviews the Margan Family Aged Release Semillon 2015. Continue »
22/12/2020 at 5:05 PM
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Deep Dive: Australia's Best Vermouth
Vermouth may seem to have had a pretty rough trot in Australia. Aside from a healthy heyday in the 1970s, where it was often sloshed in a highball and topped up with dry ginger or soda, vermouth has been a bit player, mainly used to frugally scent a martini. In truth, vermouth has a more than noble history in this country, and a revolution that is less than a decade old is growing pace, with an ever-increasing selection of local examples challenging perceptions of what vermouth can and should be. In our latest Deep Dive, we gathered every Australian vermouth we could find, along with a panel of industry specialists to see what makes this new wave of Australian vermouth just so very compelling. Continue »
22/12/2020 at 5:00 PM
The significance of Hunter Valley semillon
Semillon and the Hunter Valley is a match made in harmony. Five standout producers from the region explain what it takes to make this variety shine. Continue »
23/10/2020 at 9:35 AMHunter 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. Continue »
21/10/2020 at 9:29 AMRose Top Picks
Do you love Rosé? You'll find this popular variety of wine on almost every wine list! Here we have rounded up 10 of the best you can buy directly from the cellar door in Hunter Valley Wine Country! Read about the origins of this variety here. Continue »
15/09/2020 at 11:06 AM
Zing! 94 Points for Huesgen and Margan 2019 Riesling
03/09/2020 at 5:00 PM
Ageing Gracefully - Margan 2013 Aged Release Semillon
29/08/2020 at 9:57 AMOur 2021 Halliday Wine Companion Results
These awards are the result of hundreds of hours of tasting by the Halliday Wine Companion team. After reviewing over 9000 Australian wines, a handful of exceptional producers are chosen by our expert panel as the best of the year. Continue »
06/08/2020 at 1:01 PM
Inside a wine empire: an interview with Lisa Margan
In the latest installment of our podcast, we were thrilled to sit down with a superstar in the hospitality industry. Lisa Margan is a chef, certified nutritionist, sommelier, business owner and mum-of-three. Continue »
04/08/2020 at 3:33 PM