Small Group All Inclusive Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

Take a small-group day trip of the beautiful Hunter Valley in a luxury mini bus with leather reclining seats and expert local guide explaining the history of the region and interesting commentary. Sample the region??s delicious wines and freshest local produce. You’ll visit artisanal small-production wineries and enjoy a gourmet lunch at a local restaurant. Tour numbers are limited to 13 passengers on this small-group tour to the Hunter Valley for a more personalized experience.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Hunter Valley New South Wales Australia

Your informative and knowledgeable guide will collect you from the agreed Sydney or Hunter Valley pick up point. Departing Sydney we travel north over the Sydney Harbour Bridge directly to the Hunter Valley which is nestled in the lee of the Great Dividing Range. Enroute we will take a short restroom stop.
Arriving into the valley this is Australia??s oldest and best-known wine region and is soaked in 180 years of history. It??s a dynamic and fascinating area that brims with over 150 top class wineries indulgent restaurants as well as gourmet produce and boutique breweries

Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Binnorie Dairy Lovedale 25 Lodge Rd Pokolbin Cessnock New South Wales 2325 Australia

Your first stop and tasting of the day is at Binnorie Dairy in Lovedale. Taste an array of soft cheeses including buche de chevre washed rind feta and brie. All cheeses are made on site and you??ll also have the opportunity to learn more about the processes and procedures of cheesemaking.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pokolbin NSW 2320 Australia

Next stop is Pokolbin in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Pokolbin is Australia’s oldest continuous wine region with a history dating back to the early 1800s. There are many great cellar doors to visit and we have put together some great tasting experiences where you will learn more about the winemaking process and taste some of the best wines the Hunter Valley has to offer. Two tastings are included in your Hunter Valley day trip. The cellar door visited on an AEA Luxury Tour include Wandin Estate Audrey Wilkinson Leogate Winery Bimbadgen Estate Tulloch Wines and Hunters Dream Estate.

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Wine House Hunter Valley 426 McDonalds Rd Pokolbin Cessnock New South Wales 2320 Australia

For lunch we will head to the Wine House a one stop cellar door and restaurant showcasing over 40 wines from a range of boutique winemakers. From traditional varieties to new and emerging there is always an outstanding line up of wines on tasting. Taking a seat at the bar your host will take you on a relaxed journey through a range of fantastic wines personalised to your tastes. On conclusion of the tasting you will indulge with a delicious grazing board lunch featuring a wide variety of local produce.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hunter Distillery 1686 Broke Rd Pokolbin Cessnock New South Wales 2320 Australia

The last stop in the Hunter Valley is the Hunter Distillery. Here you can sample vodka flavoured gin or liqueur. The Hunter Distillery use premium quality organic raw ingredients to produce an exceptional range of top shelf spirits.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sydney Sydney New South Wales

Depart from the Hunter Valley approximately 3.30pm to to arrive back in Sydney approximately 5.30- 6.00pm

Duration: 2 hours