The iconic Hunter Valley is the most frequently visited wine region in Australia. It's made up of small community townships each with their own unique appeal. We understand that with over 150 Wineries and so many cellar doors to choose from, the decision as to whom to visit and in which area can be quite a challenge.
So, to make your decision an easier one we have provided you with a list of some of our favourite cellar doors.
Originating from Italy the De Iuliis family have made the Hunter region their home since 1960. Their landmark cellar door is spacious and filled with natural light. The floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor deck invite you to soak up the Wine Country experience with views of their manicured gardens and native fauna including resident kangaroos.
| 02 4993 8000 | |
| www.dewine.com.au/ |
Enjoy a true Hunter Valley wine experience at Wine House. Taste an array of exceptional wines from a selection of boutique Hunter wine makers, all in the one place. Wine House Kitchen is also on site where you can enjoy a unique wine and food matching experience or sit back and relax over lunch or an early dinner.
| 02 4998 7668 | |
| www.winehousehuntervalley.com.au |
At Scarborough Wine Co it's not just about making wine. It's a way of life. The Hunter Valley is where the Scarborough passion begins and you can share in that passion as you embark on a tasting of their outstanding wines at their central Pokolbin or Hermitage Rd cellar doors.
| 02 4998 7563 | |
| www.scarboroughwine.com.au |
Usher Tinkler is one of Australia's most dynamic winemakers, blurring the lines between traditional and contemporary winemaking. Enjoy these exceptional wines paired with a selection of salumi and cheese to heighten your wine tasting experience.
| 02 4998 7069 | |
| www.ushertinklerwines.com |
At 40+ years young, Brokenwood Wines, in the heart of the Hunter Valley, can lay claim to not only an iconic vineyard with the Graveyard Vineyard but to the preservation of a wine fraternity that proudly has as its mission statement, 'to make great wine and have fun'.
| 02 4998 7559 | |
| www.brokenwood.com.au |
Established in 1996 by Jan and Jorg Gartelmann when they purchased one of the oldest vineyards in the Lovedale area of the Hunter Valley. With the sale of the vineyard in 2007, Gartelmann now sources top quality fruit from the best vineyard sites, an approach borrowed from the “Negociants’ of France.
| 02 4930 7113 | |
| www.gartelmann.com.au |
Specialising in Hunter Valley Semillion and Shirz, enoy and in depth tasting of these varietals as you gain an undertanding of the importance of the vineyards and terrior. Winner of the 2017 Hunter Valley Cellar Door of the Year.
| 02 4998 7134 | |
| www.thomaswines.com.au |
This small, completely family owner winery and vineyard produces wines that express the unique terrior and climate of the Hunter Valley. The team work to attain the full potential of these vineyards, crafting wines of personality, creativity and excellence.
| 02 4998 7500 | |
| www.keithtullochwine.com.au |
Offering one of the Hunter Valley's most outstanding wine tasting venues, experienced and passionate staff will guide you through the wines, whilst you sit back and take in the best view in the Hunter Valley.
| 02 4990 7535 | |
| www.tallaveragrove.com.au |
Step back in time at Hanging Tree - housed within an old cow shed filled with nick-knacks and antiques. Taste some of our award winning wines and wander around our stunning property. Our range consists of a variety of different wines to suit all palates. All created in our fruit driven style and easy drinking for all occasions.
| 02 4998 6608 | |
| www.hangingtreewines.com.au |
The aim of Glandore Estate wines has always been to produce wines of great character, regionality and style from the traditional varieties known in the Hunter Valley.
| 02 4998 7140 | |
| www.glandorewines.com |
Winemaking is a mix of art and science, of passion and logic, of heart and head. At Audrey Wilkinson, they strive to perfect this mix. Wines are hand made in the recently constructed state-of-the-art winery employing the best that modern winemaking techniques can offer.
| 02 4998 7411 | |
| www.audreywilkinson.com.au |
Hunter Distillery was the first 100% organic distillery in Australia, and in fact we understand is the only organic distillery in the southern hemisphere. We produce Premium Organic Vodkas, as well as a range of Schnapps and Liqueurs, with other spirits to be released in the future.
| 02 4998 6737 | |
| www.hunterdistillery.com.au |
Set on the sprawling Tinonee Vineyard Estate, a boutique working vineyard with 16 acres of various grape varieties: Verdelho, Muscat, Chambourcin, Shiraz and Fiano, you're sure to enjoy a tasting at 1813 in undoubtedly beautiful surrounds.
| 1800 1813 WINE | |
| https://1813.com.au/ |
Lisa and Andrew Margan and staff would like to invite you to a Margan experience at their Tasting & Sales Room at Broke. You can try a single wine of interest, or taste the full range of current vintage premium wines in the Margan cellar door. Limited quantities of older vintages may also become available from time to time.
| +61 2 65791317 | |
| https://www.margan.com.au/ |
Whispering Brook is a boutique family owned vineyard and olive grove. They produce complex, fine quality wines which are a natural expression of the ‘terroir’ soil, climate, orientation and seasons. You are invited to experience the wines and delicious olive products at the beautiful Australian themed cellar door, with its wide sweeping verandahs and mountain views.
| +61 2 9818 4126 | |
| www.whispering-brook.com |