- Hunter Wine Lab - 50 minute chocolate and wine tasting experience. Handcrafted wines paired with locally made and unique chocolates. This experience is complimentary. Additional wines and craft beer may be tasted. Expect to meet the winemaker, stir some grape must or try wine from the barrel.
- Hunter Belle Cheese Room & Cafe - Complimentary cheese tasting of locally made cheeses. Coffee, salumi, cheese and fudge for sale. Wine Tour van is equipped with storage. This venue may be substituted with a stop at Binnorie Dairy.
- IronBark Hill Brewhouse - Lunch stop at Ironbark Brewhouse.
Set amongst the vines of Peter Draytons vineyard, our very generous lunch menu includes woodfired pizzas to share, chunky handcut fries with aioli, garden salad and chicken wings (or bruscetta). Food is included in the price of the tour - expect leftovers!
Beer paddles and wine available to purchase
- Hunter Distillery - Experience tasting craft gin, vodka and schnapps at this working Distillery. Organic and made in the Hunter with something for all palates. Note: this venue may be substituted with Small Mouth Vodka or Newcastle Distillery - please let us know if you have a preference
- Hanging Tree Wines - Complimentary wine tasting at this beautiful and hidden gem tucked away in the Parish of Pokolbin. Originally a 1900s cattle farm, the vineyard has a rich history and a fun and rustic atmosphere with a great range of easy to drink wines. Stunning gardens and views to enjoy along with the resident labrador hosts make this a unique experience.
- Oakvale Wines - Complimentary wine tasting at this beautiful organic vineyard including their best selling Winery made Apple Cider, peach Bellini and Prosecco.
- Wine, Gin, Vodka, Liqueurs and Schnapps
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Beer and Cider are available for $18 per paddle.Peter Drayton wines also available by the glass.
Delight in our fully inclusive private excursion, an ideal choice for gastronomes eager to explore the culinary wealth of the Hunter region.
Included in the tour are
- a meticulously designed chocolate and wine combination experience*,
- tasting of local cheeses
- opportunity to taste artisanal beer
- sampling of handcrafted gin, vodka, and schnapps
- visits to two additional exquisite vineyards
- PLUS, a wood-fired pizza lunch with a complimentary drink set amidst the vineyards… if culinary diversity thrills you, you’re in for a treat on this tour!
Additionally, there’s a high probability of sighting kangaroos and meeting some adorable wine dogs!
Your well-informed local guide will act as your chauffeur, driving you between destinations & collecting you from your lodgings.
Kindly note: THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE TOUR. The number of persons you book for is the only number that will be on the tour. Our pickup area is defined as within a 20-minute distance from Roche Estate.
*The chocolate & wine pairing experience will be conducted at the impressive Hunter Wine Lab. This could be replaced with a cheese & wine pairing experience and a separate stop at the chocolate store if preferred.
- PLEASE NOTE: Participants must be 18 years or over to participate in tasting/consuming alcoholic beverages.
- PLEASE NOTE: There is a step up into the Tour vehicle which may present difficulties for guests with mobility issues.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.