With September comes Spring in the Hunter Valley and a time when the vines come to life with an explosion of green known as ''budburst.'' It's a beautiful time of the year to be in wine country with a plethora of activities on the go as the weather starts to warm up. It's also the perfect time to get adventurous with a wine-tasting tour, a balloon flight or a horse ride. Alternatively, shake off the winter cobwebs and pamper yourself at the day spa, stroll through Hunter Valley Gardens (which is stunning in Spring) or visit the local markets. Spring signals that it's time to venture outside and get out and about in Wine Country. With a long weekend coming up at the beginning of October, there's never been a better time to check out some of the fabulous restaurants and cellar doors in this month's issue. Remember to book. Oh - and tell them we sent you!
