Project Description
WINE FOCUS
The delightful Pokolbin village. Tastings at Ernest Hill Wines, Tyrells Vineyard,
Hungerford Hill Winery, Brokenwood vineyard.
Hungerford Hill Winery, Brokenwood vineyard.
For wine aficionados, Sydney’s backyard vineyard is also Australia’s oldest and most renowned wine region. Your Hunter Valley experience includes tastings at four of the legendary, and more contemporary winemakers. From the renowned Semillon and Verdello through to classic Hunter Shiraz and exciting new sparkling styles.
There’s time for a local chocolatier, plus coffee stops and a delightful winery lunch. Whatever you do, don’t forget your generous purchases of Hunter Valley treasures in the back of the Mercedes!
Your Hunter Valley – Wine Focus – Itinerary
08:00
Collect from your Hotel, across the Harbour Bridge and away on our 2hr trip to Cessnock, our gateway to the Hunter Valley
10:00 – 10:30
Stretch our legs at Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village – chocolates, cheeses, unique gifts and a coffee/morning tea
10:30 – 11:30
Ernest Hill Wines for our first wine taste of the day… and watch for kangaroos amongst the vines.
11:45 – 12:30
Tyrells Vineyard – a Hunter institution for sensational wines.
2:45 – 2:00
Brokenwood Vineyard – enjoy a delightful, leisurely lunch along with a glass of wine or beer.
2:15 – 3:15
Hungerford Hill – taste them all and don’t forget their popular for its Sparkling Shiraz
4.00
Leave the Hunter region for the trip South back to Sydney
6:30
Drop off at your Hotel. Don’t forget any wine discoveries in the back.
What’s included:
• Private Mercedes V-Class
• Around a 10hr tour
• Flexible and knowledgeable guide and driver
• Morning tea / coffee at Pokolbin Village
• Tastings at 4 vineyards
• Lunch at Brokenwood Vineyard – includes glass of wine or beer
• Not included: other flexible option requests
Hungerford Hill
Hungerford Hill is a boutique estate in the heart of the Hunter Valley making distinguished wines that are regional and authentic.
Brokenwood
Consistently listed as a 5 star winery, Brokenwood is home to the famous Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, the highly acclaimed ILR Reserve Semillon.
Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village
Browse the shops, or at the many cafes at Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village. The range of shops includes homewares, galleries, a cellar door and gift shops, boutique and specialty shops.