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Pass By: Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard, 750 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia
Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard is one of the oldest wineries in the Hunter Valley wine region. The 270-acre vineyard is named after one of Australia’s early wine pioneers. Audrey Wilkinson planted the first vines in Pokolbin in 1866 and was an early innovator in the production of fine wine.
Stop At: Hunter’s Dream Estate, 149 Deaseys Rd, Rothbury, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia
Visit Hunter’s Dream, one of the oldest boutique wineries in the region Linger a while, relax in the comfy chairs overlooking the spectacular estate views through the floor-to-ceiling, vaulted windows and enjoy a curated & seated varietal wine tasting
Duration: 55 minutes
Stop At: Oakvale Wines, 1596 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia
Oakvale wines believe great wines are created in the vineyard. Through year round hard work and vigilant hands on viticultural practices, they strive to deliver exceptional estate grown fruit to the winery and only source fruit from the best regional vineyards with the same high standards.
Duration: 55 minutes
Stop At: Ben Ean, 119 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
DVine Treats and Fat Cow Cheese Shop, offer samples and sell the best of local Hunter Valley and international cheeses and handmade chocolates and many yummy treats.
DVine Treats also stock the wonderful “Hunter Valley Olive Co” products.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: 4 Pines at the Farm – Hunter Valley, Corner Hermitage Rd &, Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
Our Brewhouse lunch dining is perfect for groups, families and couples alike. Very relaxed and casual, either inside in air conditioned comfort, alfresco outside in the courtyard, or under our massive sail. Pokolbin’s first boutique brewhouse. This is where the amazing Bluetongue Brewery story began back in 2001. Now known as the Matilda Bay Brewhouse Hunter Valley, only a glass wall separates you from the original brewhouse. Winemakers often say “It takes a lot of beer to make a quality wine
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: McCaffrey’s Estate Cellar Door, 614 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia
Our family owned and operated Hunter Valley property produces single vineyard boutique wines. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, looking for a gift, or a fine wine to enjoy with a meal our wines are sure to bring joy.
Only open on weekends
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Travertine Wines, 78 Old North Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia
Exceptional and distinctive wines
Located at 78 Old North Road Pokolbin, Travertine Wines is in the heart of the oldest winemaking region in Australia.
The wines have a distinctive flavour that showcases strong Hunter Valley characteristics and reflects the limestone dome on which the vineyard sits atop.
Only open on weekends.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Tintilla Estate Wines, 725 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia
From Grape to Glass” Tintilla Estate is for everyone with a love of wine, food and family. One of the Hunter Valley’s best kept secrets this thoughtful family run vineyard and olive grove is a leader in the burgeoning cellar door wine and food experience.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hunter Wine Lab, 433 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia
Launched in 2020 by passionate Hunter Valley locals Nathan Heuston and Leonie Di Lorenzo, Hunter Wine Lab is a place where tradition meets innovation.
Duration: 1 hour
Sample Menu
• Local Grass Fed Rump Steak (250g) – Served with your choice of:
Garlic mash, greens & hollandaise sauce (GF)
OR
Beer battered chips, beetroot salad & creamy
mushroom sauce (GF)
• Crispy Skin Salmon – with hollandaise sauce, chips and salad OR garlic
mash and greens (GF)
• Smashed Avocado – with smoked salmon, feta and balsamic glaze served
on sourdough bread (GFO)
• Pumpkin & Feta Salad – with beetroot, cherry tomatoes, balsamic dressing
and pepitas (V, GF)
• Salt & Pepper Squid – with wombok salad and sweet soy dressing
• Steak Sandwich – Grilled scotch fillet with onion jam, lettuce, beetroot,
cheddar and tomato on toasted Turkish bread (GFO)
• BLT – Crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato with aioli on
toasted Turkish bread (GFO)
All meals served with a glass of wine, beer or soft drink
