Laval Hunter Valley in New South Wales will open in 2027 with a varied F&B programme centred on regional provenance.

The 65-key resort, located on the 165-acre Lindeman Estate in Pokolbin, will be the Hunter Valley’s first major new hotel development in two decades.

With a culinary programme led by Justin North, the centrepiece of the development is signature restaurant Valley. Diners can experience something new with each visit through an evolving à la carte menu inspired by a Mediterranean expression of Provence, coastal Spain and southern Italy, with subtle Japanese influences. An on-site kitchen garden adds seasonal produce, heirloom varieties and local botanicals directly to the restaurant and also provides a setting for communal dining experiences.

La Vida, the poolside bar and restaurant, offers a vibrant, high-energy experience inspired by coastal Cali-Mex flavours. Framed by the signature red-tiled pool, it shifts from relaxed daytime dining to sunset drinks, DJ-led afternoons and evening gatherings.

The Lobby Bar forms the social heart of the resort, designed for arrivals, informal meetings and pre or post-dinner drinks, with a focus on curated beverages and sharing plates.

Set within Australia’s oldest viticultural landscape, Laval marks a new chapter in the site’s 185-year winemaking legacy. A wine programme curated by Jon Osbeiston spans a 10,000-bottle cellar and 1,000-strong list celebrating Hunter Valley heritage and global producers, featuring rare private collections, Coravin by-the-glass access and an emphasis on local Shiraz and Semillon.