The Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest and one of its greatest wine areas. The Hunter Valley produces only a small proportion of its wines. The Hunter Valley was first established more than 150 years ago. Hunter Valley is home to some 80 wineries ranging from famous labels to very small 'boutique' winemakers. The Hunter Valley is renowned for its full-bodied white wines, 'medium weight reds' and some excellent ports.

Some of the Hunter Valley vineyards belong to big name companies such as Lindemans, McWilliams, Rothbury, Hardy's, Wyndham Estate and McGuigan. Tyrells and Draytons are very old Hunter Valley family concerns which have been there for several generations.