Hunter Valley wine boss tips bumper harvest

Local winemakers are expecting a bumper harvest due to the unusually wet December and cool January weather. Hunter Valley Wine Industry Association president Andrew Margan said conditions were perfect when picking started on January 18, and although it has delayed picking at some sites, last week’s rain did not provide too much cause for concern, reports the Cessnock Advertiser. “It has been going really well with the fruit showing a lovely flavour,” Mr. Margan said.