We decided to go on a guided tour of the wine country with a day trip set up through the UTS Union. It was about 3 hours away so it was quite a drive, but very beautiful. We took the Pacific Highway which gave us great views of the ocean and such.
me and one of my flatmates on the lovely tour bus!
On our tour we got to go to 2 wineries, 1 brewery, a cheese place, and a candy/chocolate store...
First was this winery:
lots and lots and lots of wine
our tasting table
a wine from the 1930s-40s, cork was so old it fell out so the wine has gone bad, but it was still very cool!
yep, I tried all those alcohols. I bought the pink one, mainly because it was really sweet and didn't taste like alcohol!
Afterwards we took pictures of the view...
We ate lunch at a very nice place and I just loved it because of its sign...
Next was the interesting cheese place...
The candy/chocolate place. They had some really awesome fudge flavors!
Onto our next winery, which wasn't much of a winery because we didn't try any wines just liquors.
the drinks we tried. The best was the sparkling wine that tasted like strawberry jam!
Chili Schnapps...yeah that's right. They made us try it. VERY intense!
Then finally, the brewery...
Banana Bread beer. I liked it :)
Chocolate Chili beer....it tasted interesting...
Hunter Beer Co. was the end of our Hunter Valley journey. We had a great time and I really enjoyed the views on the way home.
I love driving on the Harbor Bridge :)
Bye bye for time!
I love pink wines. The best.
ReplyDeleteStores of cheese are amazing - love the name.
The candy shop looks so yummy as well.
Looked like fun.
Well I'm bringing the pink one back to America with me! You can share it with me and Mom!
ReplyDeleteWhoa, the sweets/desserts look SOOO GOOD! AHHH, I just really want to be in Australia so bad.
ReplyDeleteKaren,
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed reading your blog when I get the chance, sounds like you're having a great time. I didn't realize you were such an accomplished photographer, keep up the good work.
Rosie
Wow...what beautiful countryside. It looked like you had a awesome day to go. Can't wait to try the pink wine!!! I only wish you could bring back a piece of that yummy looking fudge. I just might have to try out my own recipe. Love you, Mom
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