Australia’s next big wine destination is just one long drive from Sydney

Marilen Fontanilla

<div class='embed-wrap'> </div><p class='embed-wrap'><strong>Australian wine in context</strong></p>

<p>My first sight of Sydney was at the back a van in the early hours of a Friday evening, a full moon looming over the iconic capital city and bathing it with an iridescent glow. I was accompanied by journalists from Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, and Korea on a media trip arranged by Wine Australia, and Sydney was the last stop in a weeklong wine-filled itinerary that explored the cool climate wine regions of Victoria and New South Wales.</p><div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/ancx/food-n-drink/2018/16/1sydney-banner.jpg' ><figcaption>Sydney may be famous for its architectural landmarks such as the Opera House and Harbor Bridge, but it also lays claim to the site for the first Australian vineyard. The first vines were planted in Farm Cove in 1788, the site of the Sydney Botanical Gardens today</figcaption></figure></div>

<p>No supermarket wines in sight—these vineyards in New South Wales boast artisan wines with élan</p>

No supermarket wines in sight—these vineyards in New South Wales boast artisan wines with élan

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Australia’s next big wine destination is just one long drive from Sydney

Australia’s next big wine destination is just one long drive from Sydney