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Hunter Valley grape harvest off to late start after flood, hail but winemakers hope for quality vintage

Hunter Valley winemakers say they never thought they'd start harvesting in February, but there is relief all round with pickers out in the vineyards.

There were fears for this year's vintage after a severe flood event in the region last July and a massive January hail storm battered grapes right before harvest.

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