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The Hunter Valley – Wineries
Potters – Hotel Brewery Resort – Hunter Valley
Mount Pleasant Wines – Hunter Valley
Ben Ean – Pokolbin
Ivanhoe Wines – Hunter Valley
Two Fat Blokes Beer Belly Tour – Hunter Valley – New South Wales
Hanging Tree Wines – Pokolbin
Looking to head on down to the Hunter Valley and explore some of the stunning countryside scenery and delicious wines?
The Hanging Tree Wines Vineyard is perched on the most scenic ridge of Pokolbin in the sensational Hunter Valley, an easy 2 hour drive from Sydney and 40 minutes from Newcastle. Featuring a fully stocked cellar, prominent cellar door, luxury accommodation and access to a wide variety of attractions in the Hunter Valley, Hanging Tree Wines is your new home away from home.
Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove – Lovedale
Wale’s premier destination for lovers of food and wine. Right in the heart of this wine growing region is Adina Vineyard, a one-stop shop for fine wine, produce, boutique accommodation and a relaxing day spa. If you’re planning to stay a while then make sure you check into one of the 3 fully self-contained lodges that all give spectacular views of the sprawling vineyards. Each of the lodges houses 3 bedrooms that all have their own modern ensuite. You can make yourself at home in the open living area and fully equipped kitchen. On warmer nights you can enjoy an evening meal on the outdoor deck and cook up a storm on the outdoor BBQ. When the temperature drops you can retreat indoors to a night by the gas log fire. All lodges also feature free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and flat screen televisions with DVD players.
Guests are also in close walking distance to the swimming pool for some rest and relaxation. If you’re looking to wind down then be sure to make an appointment at the Reflections Day Spa. You can take your pick from the array of treatments such as a facial or massage. With double treatment rooms available it is the perfect place for a couple’s weekend retreat.
Ernest Hills Wines – Nulkaba
Located on sweeping hills with majestic views of the Broken Back Ranges, the family-run Ernest Hill Wines is passionate about producing the finest wines with friendly service. The award winning boutique specialises in the traditional home of varieties of Semillon, chardonnay and shiraz, along with some temporino, merlot and cabernet on the side. It is the perfect place to enjoy your wine tasting with a view.
Pepper Tree Wines – Pokolbin
Pepper Tree Wines is one of the best showpieces of the Hunter Valley. The winery is celebrating their 25th anniversary, and has won accolades over the past few years. Check out our interview and recommendations from their award-winning head winemaker Gwyn Olsen. If you are looking for a place to start your journey in the Hunter, you can’t go past Pepper Tree Wines.
Tallavera Grove – Mount View
The spectacular views from Tallavera Grove sets this property apart in the Hunter Valley. High quality wines, cottage accommodation and a chef-hatted restaurant are all part of the experience. The warm climate is perfect for growing the famous Hunter Valley Shiraz and Semillons. Once you get there, it’s not hard to see why this place takes your Hunter Valley journey to a whole new level.
Worthington’s Vineyard – Pokolbin
Make your trip to the Hunter Valley a little more special with a visit to Worthington’s Vineyard. Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of the vineyard by staying at the property’s guesthouse. The accommodation features open plan living areas, fully equipped kitchen, plush bedding and outdoor pool. Once settled in, you will be in the perfect position to explore the famous wine region. If you can’t make it to the Hunter Valley, then Worthington’s will bring the wine to you.
Broken View Estate – Pokolbin – Hunter Valley
Broken View Estate is a beautiful, fifty-acre property, situated on a vineyard among award-winning restaurants and wineries of the Hunter Valley. Located in a very picturesque enclave of Pokolbin, the village centre of the Hunter Valley wine region, the area is best known for producing highly acclaimed gourmet food and some of the world’s finest wines.
www.brokenviewestate.com.au
McGuigan Wines 2014 – Pokolbin
A warm welcome awaits you at the McGuigan Cellar Door, located in the heart of the Hunter Valley on the corner of Broke and McDonalds Roads. Our knowledgable and friendly cellar door staff will guide you through a tasting of McGuigan wines from the always popular Black Label to exclusive labels such as Vineyard Select and our very special Personal Reserve.
Keen 2 Tour
Owned and operated by women for women, Keen2Tour presents all the best facets of the Hunter Valley from the female perspective! A great idea for a weekend away with your gal pals, birthday celebrations or hen’s nights; the fun-focussed tour is sure to make your trip to the Hunter one to remember.
De Bortoli – Pokolbin
De Bortoli Wines is Australia’s second-largest family-owned company and makes some of the best wines across Australia. The Hunter Valley Winery was established in 2002 and produces the distinctive Semillon and Shiraz styles that the region is famous for. The Pokolbin property sits at the gateway to the Hunter and is the first winery you’ll encounter as you traverse Wine Country Drive.
www.debortoli.com.au
Wyndham Estate – Dalwood – Hunter Valley
When you hear that a wine label has been setting award-winning standards for the best part of two centuries, you know something special is in every single bottle. The Wyndham Estate itself is a standing monument to George Wyndham’s place in history. The original house where Wyndham spent his life creating the perfect blend of shiraz is now a Heritage Listed National Treasure and is just one of the unique facets that draw more than 40,000 visitors to the vineyard each year. Watch on as we wander through one of the Hunter Valley’s finest wineries – welcome to the Wyndham Estate.
www.wyndhamestate.com/gateway.aspx
Mistletoe Wines – Hunter Valley
The north-west corner of Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley was once affectionately termed, ‘mistletoe’ and that’s where this husband-and-wife team drew inspiration when it came to naming their boutique wine label. The Mistletoe Winery is one of the most welcoming and impressive establishments in the entire Hunter Valley. Watch on as we traipse through Mistletoe’s on-site sculpture garden and art gallery while tasting some truly marvelous wines.
www.mistletoewines.com.au
Tintilla Estate – Pokolbin
Set out on a two hour drive north from Sydney or just under an hour north-west of Newcastle and you’ll be ensconced within the heartland of the Hunter Valley. Calling the charming town of Pokolbin home, the Tintilla Estate is where locals and tourists gather to celebrate a shared love of food, wine and family. The Tintilla portfolio includes an array of drops that will leave you tempted, tantalised and totally amazed. Sample classics like crisp Hunter Semillon and smooth long-lasting Shiraz, or even a Justine Merlot derived from clay on limestone soils.
www.tintilla.com.au
First Creek Wines – Pokolbin – Hunter Valley
First Creek Managing Director, Greg Silkman, opens up the doors of his Pokolbin estate and reveals the history behind the label. Aside from producing a signature range of premium wines, First Creek also provides much-needed wine-making services to smaller-scale vignerons throughout the Hunter region, turning years of hard labour into glasses of pure gold.
www.firstcreekwines.com.au
Kevin Sobels WInes – Pokolbin – Hunter Valley
Located centrally in the Hunter Valley village of Pokolbin, Kevin Sobels Wines is part of a family-owned vino dynasty, with a rich heritage dating all the way back to the 1850s. Owner and operator, Kevin Sobels, discusses the tricks of the wine-making trade that have been passed down throughout six generations.
www.sobelswines.com.au
Margan Estate Restaurant & Brewery – Hunter Valley
Co-owner and operator, Lisa Margan, guides us through the multi award-winning Margan portfolio amid the stunning backdrop of the Hunter Valley. Visitors can taste the full range of Margan wines at the on-site Cellar Door and don’t forget to patron the husband and wife team’s signature restaurant for flavorsome Modern Australian cuisine paired with top-notch drops.