What is Buttery Chardonnay?
We've been making exceptional Chardonnay since 1987. With the current trend returning to more flavoursome Chardonnay, some are looking for styles that are being described as buttery. We explore why there's more to this trend than a descriptor on the label, and what you need to look for in discovering a more complex Chardonnay. Continue »
16/05/2025 at 11:02 AM
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Top 10 Places to Stay in the Hunter Valley
Planning a trip to the Hunter Valley? The Scarborough team has done the legwork to unearth the top spots to stay in our wine region, revealing a few insider secrets along the way. Continue »
29/04/2025 at 11:15 AM
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Top Places to Eat in the Hunter Valley
Heading to the Hunter Valley? It’s Scarborough’s stomping ground – we’ve tried and tested all the top places to eat and discovered a few insider secrets to let out of the bag. Continue »
04/04/2025 at 12:10 PM
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All About Semillon
Semillon is one of the iconic grape varieties of the Hunter Valley and we have gained an International reputation for creating the most ageworthy version of this versatile grape. Continue »
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If you are heading to the Hunter Valley you really should think about making a side trip to Newcastle. Continue »
02/01/2025 at 10:56 AM
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Slip Slop Slap: Using Sunscreen on Grapes
Sound absurd that we’d put sunscreen on grapes? Think again – it’s one of the tools in our viticultural toolkit that we use to preserve the quality! Read on to discover just how we use this special tool in the vineyard to preserve the quality of our grapes. Continue »
19/12/2024 at 11:34 AM
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Machine Harvesting Grapes: Picking by Moonlight
There’s often a romance associated with handpicking grapes. Winery social feeds elicit a specific, dreamy snapshot of vintage. Perfectly placed secateurs alongside buckets of freshly picked grapes. But there’s another way that’s often not as talked about and it’s just as sexy. Continue »
19/12/2024 at 10:59 AM
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Scarbie's Big Red Truck
Scarborough Wine Co. has been innovating from day one – in some cases without even realising the family’s efforts were breaking new ground. Continue »
12/12/2024 at 10:00 AM
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Discover the Top 5 Breakfast Spots in the Hunter Valley
A delicious breakfast in the Hunter Valley is the perfect way to start the day when you visit Wine Country. The Hunter Valley region is renowned for its amazing wineries, with over 150 cellar doors. However, it’s not just wine though that is the drawcard to our region, the food scene is thriving with all manner of restaurants, cafes and shops to ensure you won’t go hungry. Continue »
28/11/2024 at 1:31 PM
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Top 10 School Holiday Activities in the Hunter Valley
It’s Winter and the days are certainly cooler, but the Hunter Valley still produces the goods, with a variety of activities to keep the whole family entertained these school holidays. Continue »
28/11/2024 at 1:20 PM
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