When we are in Australia and would like to enjoy a stunning view and palate, there is one place in New South Wales, Australia, that defines the word “stunning,” and it’s Audrey Wilkinson. Audrey Wilkinson was a prominent Australian vigneron and winemaker who lived from 1877 to 1962, known for her significant contributions to the wine industry.
As a vigneron or wine grower, Audrey Wilkinson took over the family vineyard at the young age of 15 after her father died and developed the Polkobin area as a leading wine producer in New South Wales, Australia.
Some of Audrey Wilkinson’s important legacy was a key figure in the Polkowin Wine Growers Association, driving the passage of the first Wine Adulteration Act in 1902 and creating innovative winemaking techniques.
Since 1866, Wilkinson’s name has become synonymous with quality in the Hunter Valley, which sits at the foothills of the Broken Back Mountains. This winery is not only about taste, but about respect for the beauty of nature.
The Broken Back Mountains are indeed an area known as a wine or wine industry area supported by a climate suitable for wine production, in addition to a nature conservation site. Located 160 to 219 kilometres from Sydney, the Hunter Valley can be reached for 2 to 2.5 kilometers by car.
World travelers come to the Hunter Valley not only to enjoy wine, but also you can stand and spin 360 degrees, and as far as the eye can see is just a stretch of verdant vineyards and vast blue skies.
Imagine sitting relaxed on its iconic wooden verandah, a glass of cold Semillon in hand, this is the definition of quiet luxury: quiet and private.
The Hunter Valley is home to the world’s highest-quality Semillon grape varieties, which originate from Bordeaux, France. Semillon makes dry and sweet wines, as well as an important part of sweet wines like Sauternes. Semillon is known for its citrusy, sweet and slightly wheat flavor and has good aging potential.
For lovers of photography and fine wine, this is a must-visit destination. There are no hustle and bustle of the city, just you, the valley wind, and the history in the bottle.
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