Significance of Hunter wine region overlooked: historian

A historian tracing the story of the wine industry in the Hunter Valley says Australia needs to recognise the importance of its vineyards. Dr Julie McIntyre is a research fellow at the University of Newcastle, and is currently studying the historical and social significance of Hunter wine production and consumption. The Hunter Valley is the country’s oldest wine region, but is not protected by legislation like other areas in Western Australia and South Australia. McIntyre said it does not make sense.