Hunter Valley winery experiences & wine tours

Margan Restaurant is featured in Gourmet Traveller 2020 Top Restaurants as a recommended Wine Country Restaurant (only two for the Hunter and in fact, NSW) and is one of the top Good Food Guide rated restaurants in the Valley. Come and see why with a behind-the-scenes guided tour of our winery, vineyards and extensive one-acre kitchen garden and orchard. Enjoy a flight of our limited release wines in the cellar door, followed by a five-course degustation lunch in the restaurant. Celebrated for our agri-dining focus, our menus are crafted around our estate grown produce to maintain a truly seasonal dining experience. 

Our Hunter Valley Private Day Tour will take you to Australia's most famous wine growing region. Enjoy some of the best food and wine Australia has to offer! Just over two hours drive from Sydney you will experience beautiful scenery, historic villages, gourmet food and taste world class wines. The area is abundant with natural beauty and wildlife. It's not just wine that is produced in this region there are also many boutique, organic farms and artisan makers of fine produce. Your knowledgeable private tour guide will take you to some of the smaller boutique growers and producers where the larger tours do not go. There will be plenty of time to sit back, relax and sample the food and wine. This tour should be on every 'foodies' must do list!

Leave the bottleshop behind and discover unique wine styles, boutique beers and gourmet cheeses. With delicious food and wine, spectacular surroundings and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, you will have all the ingredients necessary create a fabulous and unforgettable trip! •Trips to 3-4 local wineries where you can sample great selections from either a boutique cellar door or one of the larger, more established vineyards - includes tasting fees for our 3 official cellar door presentations •Excite your taste buds with chocolate, coffee, turkish delight, lime, ginger and even chilli vodka (for the fearless!) at the Hunter Distillery or Kiss of Fire Liqueurs

Enjoy a tasting experience at one of the oldest wineries in Australia. Sample from our extensive range of current release wines. Learn about wines, grape varietals, wine + food matching and other related topics. NOTE: For groups larger than 14 please contact us on (02) 4998 7513 or [email protected]   This tasting includes: - Tasting of 6 wines from our current release list - Reserved seating provided for each group - Served by a Cellar Door person assigned to your group   Booking policies   - Tasting fees apply at the time of booking - Fees redeemable on purchase of minimum two bottles - One redemption per purchase per person applies - Excludes specials & members packs - Minimum 24 hours notice required for free cancellations - 10% surcharge applies on public holidays  

Enjoy a tasting experience at one of the oldest wineries in Australia. Sample from our extensive range of current & premium release wines. Learn about wines, grape varietals, wine + food matching and other related topics.  NOTE: For groups larger than 14 please contact us on (02) 4998 7513 or [email protected]   This tasting includes: - Tasting of 8 wines from our current & premium releases - Reserved seating provided for each group - Served by a Cellar Door person assigned to your group   Booking Terms & Conditions   - Tasting fees apply at the time of booking - Fees redeemable on purchase of minimum two bottles - One redemption per purchase per person applies - Excludes specials & members packs - Minimum 24 hours notice required for free cancellations - 10% surcharge applies on public holidays  

As you turn in from Oakey Creek Road and draw to a halt before our main building, the architectural ambience of Tuscany and southern Spain diffuses through the senses. Spanish roof tiles complement  the warm hues of the rendered façade of the cellar door. $5 will be refundable on the day of the tasting if each customer purchases at least ONE bottle of wine. The full amount will be refunded for each new member sign up or case purchase. The tasting fee will allow for each customer to taste approximately 6-10 wines from both our Estate and Primera Ranges.    We are a pet friendly establishment so feel free to bring your pooch along. Please let us know in the 'special requirements' box when you are finalising your booking. Due To The Covid-19 Regulations On Social Distancing, Bookings For Cellar Door Tastings Are Essential To Avoid Disappointment.

Unique 'From the vine to the bottle' experience. Tour the oldest winery in Pokolbin and follow the journey grapes take at every harvest to become wine. Taste wines straight from the tanks. Learn about grape processing, winemaking, pairing wine with food, wine collecting, Hunter Valley history, and more.   This tasting includes: - Guided tour of our winery, lab & bottling line - Tasting of 2 wines from a winery tank - Tasting of 6 wines in our underground Museum Cellar - Reserved seating provided for each group - Served by a Cellar Door person assigned to your group   Booking policies   - Tasting fees apply at the time of booking - Fees are not redeemable  - Minimum 24 hours notice required for free cancellations - 10% surcharge applies on public holidays

Enjoy a tasting experience at one of the oldest wineries in Australia. Sample from selected list of our tawnys & liqueurs. Learn about fortified-making techniques, Drayton's 50+ year-old Solera System, matching food with ports and other related topics.  NOTE: For groups larger than 14 please contact us on (02) 4998 7513 or [email protected]   This tasting includes: - Tasting of 6 fortified wines & liqueurs from selected list of current releases - Reserved seating provided for each group - Served by a Cellar Door person assigned to your group   Booking policies   - Tasting fees apply at the time of booking - Fees redeemable on purchase of minimum two bottles - One redemption per purchase per person applies - Excludes specials & members packs - 10% surcharge applies on public holidays - Minimum 24 hour notice required for free cancellations.   

Enjoy a tasting experience at one of the oldest fortified makers in Australia. Taste 6 of our premium tawnys & liqueurs, including our legendary Old Decanter & 1978 Heritage Vines. Learn about the art of making fortified wines, our 50+ year-old Solera System, tawny + food matching and other related topics. NOTE: For groups larger than 14 please contact us on (02) 4998 7513 or [email protected]   This tasting includes: - Sample 6 premium tawnys & liqueurs  - Reserved seating provided for each group - Served by a Cellar Door person assigned to your group   Booking policies   - Tasting fees apply at the time of booking - Minimum 24 hours notice required for free cancellations - Fees redeemable on purchase of minimum two bottles - One redemption per purchase per person applies - Excludes specials & members packs - 10% surcharge applies on public holidays - For groups larger than 14 please contact us on (02) 4998 7513 or [email protected]

If you are looking to get a little more from your wine experience at Iron Gate, we have the exciting option of also booking a tour of our onsite winery. During this experience a member from our winemaking and/ or cellar door team will take you on a guided tour of our wine making facilities, this is where we produce our award winning wines that you are able to taste in our cellar door.  The tour will take you into our vineyard area where the group will discuss all things viticulture including: wine varieties, vineyard practices, weather and climate as well as terroir. You will then move into our winery and have the winemaking process explained to you, during this part of the tour you will be educated on; processing fruit, winery equipment, winemaking practices, oak and our own personal winemaking traditions and style.    This entire experience should take approximately 20-30 minutes and we recommend enjoying a wine tasting prior to or following your winery tour.    The tour is capped at 8 adults, kids are of course welcome but it is the responsibility of the parent to ensure their children are respectful of our facilities. Since our establishment is pet friendly, you are more than welcome to bring your k9 companion, leads are compulsory. If you wish for your larger group to visit, please email us directly at [email protected] The total cost per person for this experience is $15, if you wish to enjoy a wine tasting prior to or following your winery tour, you will be required to make a reservation for both by booking 'Tour + Tasting'. If you only wish to participate in the educational experience, please select 'Winery Tour' to the right of the page.  Your booking must be completed 24 hours prior to the day and any cancellations will not be refunded unless 24 hours notice is given. 

When you enter the unique barrel-shaped cellar door, known as the “Tasting Room”, you will be captivated by light drenched room leading from the bar onto our private deck area. A tasting at Hungerford Hill is not something to be missed.  Once seated, you can select up to 8 wines from an extensive list of award winning wines. 

The award-winning Epic Tasting Experience at Hungerford Hill is designed for the discerning palate. It brings together the best of wine and food in perfect harmony… it’s a moment you’ll never forget.   Featuring a mini-degustation of Hungerford Hill wines matched to bite-sized dished created by award-winning two hatted, Muse Restaurant. Let our expert staff guide you through each tasting course with in-depth knowledge of food and wine pairings. With Hungerford Hill being awarded Best Cellar Door with Food in the 2019 Gourmet Traveller WINE Awards this is an experience for all travellers, foodies and wine lovers alike.  

Take a seat in our private tasting room as we guide you through an intimate tasting with a selection of six premium Brokenwood wines and six uniquely paired canapes. Complete your experience with an exclusive behind the scenes tour of our winery and taste wine straight from the barrel. Club Members attending will have their discount applied.

On arrival, you will be greeted by your personal host who will take you to Brokenwood’s private Graveyard Shiraz Tasting Room. Enjoy 3 uniquely garnished oysters from The Wood Restaurant, perfectly matched with 3 styles of premium Brokenwood Semillon. Your host will then guide you behind the scenes on a detailed tour of the winery where you will learn the secrets of wine production before taking a closer look at the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of the Hunter Valley - the exceptional Graveyard Shiraz vines. Enjoy an intimate fine dining experience seated in Brokenwood’s private dining room with a locally sourced 4 course degustation lunch and expertly matched award-winning Brokenwood wines. Complete your experience with a gourmet grazing charcuterie platter amongst the wine barrels in the barrel hall and be one of the first to taste Brokenwood’s pre-release Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz. Take home your own bottle of current release Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz.

This is a truly unique and memorable experience for discerning wine and food connoisseurs. Guided by our in house wine expert, your seated tasting experience will take place in our heritage listed museum space. Alongside sampling our range of premium wines, your host will deliver three generous tastings direct from the barrel where our fortified wines are maturing – an experience exclusive to this package. Wine will be delicately matched to Fromage, sourced from renowned local producers. 

Enjoy a self-guided tour of our onsite museum, followed by a master class and premium tasting from our in-house wine expert. Collect your bottle of handpicked wine along with a picnic hamper  to share between two and select a scenic location within our 270 acre property to enjoy the picturesque view and immerse yourself among the vines where you will feel as though you have the whole vineyard to yourself!  

Tulloch Wines is located an easy 2 hour drive from Sydney and 45 minutes from Newcastle in Australia's oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley. Experience the indulgence of artisan chocolate made locally in the Hunter Valley paired with the mouth-watering flavours of Tulloch Wine. Which wine is best with white chocolate and can you enjoy chocolate with dry red wines? It's time to find out!

TOUR YOUR WAY Let us introduce, or re-introduce you, to the oldest and best vineyards in Australia. Mercedes-Benz luxury vehicles. Our guides are Hunter Valley locals who love what they do and vitally committed to you having an amazing day! Minimum 2 guests to a maximum 14 guests (7 guests per van) We pick you up at 10.00am from where ever you are staying in the Hunter Valley Drop off at 5.00 pm Four wine tastings at boutique cellar doors Delicious chocolate and olive or cheese tasting Delectable two-course gourmet lunch at a premier restaurant in the vineyards. Your dietary requirements can be catered for Pickup and drop off at your accommodation in the Hunter. Newcastle and Sydney pickup available - see extras.

Hunter Valley Private Tour From Sydney Begin your tour with pick up at your Sydney hotel, AirBnB, cruise ship terminal, airport or anywhere that suits you. Your fully private Hunter Valley tour will be just you and your local driver/guide, travelling north out of the city and over the harbour as you escape the hustle of Sydney for the relaxed beautiful surrounds of the Hunter Valley. Regarded as the oldest and most famous wine region in Australia, the Hunter has over 150 wineries and produces some of the countries finest wines.

TOUR YOUR WAY Let us introduce, or re-introduce you, to the oldest and best vineyards in Australia. Mercedes-Benz luxury vehicles. Our guides are Hunter Valley locals who love what they do and vitally committed to you having an amazing day! Minimum 2 guests to a maximum 14 guests (7 guests per van) We pick you up at 10.00am from where ever you are staying in the Hunter Valley Drop off at 5.00 pm Four wine tastings at boutique cellar doors Delicious chocolate and olive or cheese tasting Delectable two-course gourmet lunch at a premier restaurant in the vineyards. Your dietary requirements can be catered for Pickup and drop off at your accommodation in the Hunter. Newcastle and Sydney pickup available - see extras.

Join one of the Hunter Valleys best known wine tasting tours, rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor by travelers, just like you. Come with us on a quality boutique wine tasting tour through the amazing Hunter Valley. You will get to visit wineries, cellar doors and vineyards producing superior boutique wines. You will receive the superior service that you would expect when touring with a long established reputable tour service.  Visit amazing small cottage boutique vineyards producing under 35,000 dozen per year. Our tours are unique in that weekdays we have no set routes we follow so we have the flexibility that you can swap in or out cellar doors you may wish to go to. 

Tulloch Wines is located an easy 2 hour drive from Sydney and 45 minutes from Newcastle in Australia's oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley. We've selected six wines from our complete portfolio, can you figure out what they are? Have some fun while you work through the wines at your own pace with assistance from a dedicated wine professional and your tasting mat including all the information you will need to solve the mystery. This is the perfect wine experience for those with a competitive streak or sense of adventure!

TOUR YOUR WAY Let us introduce, or re-introduce you, to the oldest and best vineyards in Australia. Mercedes-Benz luxury vehicles. Our guides are Hunter Valley locals who love what they do and vitally committed to you having an amazing day! Minimum 2 guests to a maximum 14 guests (7 guests per van) We pick you up at 10.00am from where ever you are staying in the Hunter Valley Drop off at 5.00 pm Four wine tastings at boutique cellar doors Delicious chocolate and olive or cheese tasting Delectable two-course gourmet lunch at a premier restaurant in the vineyards. Your dietary requirements can be catered for Pickup and drop off at your accommodation in the Hunter. Newcastle and Sydney pickup available - see extras.

This is your exclusive opportunity to take a deep dive into Tulloch PDR Shiraz, the wine that made the Tulloch name. Your Wine Ambassador will introduce you to 6 vintages of PDR from the old to the new (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014 & 2017). Enjoy a generous artisan salami platter featuring 6 unique flavours or a charcuterie board with local cheese & crackers.

Enjoy an entertaining and educational Vineyard Range wine tasting with our staff at the Cellar Door. The seated wine tasting is perfect for groups who are searching for a relaxing and informative experience with us. Vineyard Range tasting fee $5/person redeemable on purchase   Upgrade to the Wines of Distinction Tasting The premium Wines of Distinction tasting gives access to some of our most award winning wines. This is a guided tasting through the Hunter Valley’s benchmark varietals, this tasting format will also provide vertical tastings showcasing the high pedigree of our single vineyard. Guests will be able to experience the benchmark range of wines, a comparison of our vintages and be educated on the flavour profiles of each varietal. Take home recipes and tasting notes will also accompany the tasting experience. Wines of Distinction tasting fee of $10/person redeemable on purchase

The premium Wines of Distinction tasting gives access to some of our most award winning wines. This is a guided tasting through the Hunter Valley’s benchmark varietals, this tasting format will also provide vertical tastings showcasing the high pedigree of our single vineyard. Guests will be able to experience the benchmark range of wines, a comparison of our vintages and be educated on the flavour profiles of each varietal. Take home recipes and tasting notes will also accompany the tasting experience. Wines of Distinction tasting fee of $10/person redeemable on purchase

Learn what a day of luxury tastes like, on one of the best wine tours in Australia. Features VIP tastings at 4 or 5 top wineries (small, boutique and large). Relax in comfort in your private van. Knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide. Sparkling wine start including freshly baked pastries. Behind-the-scenes winery tour. Taste from the winemakers barrel. Enjoy wines unavailable for tasting at cellar doors. Scrumptous lunch at restaurant/delicatessan including wine/beer and afternoon tea/coffee. Compare aged to current vintages in private McWilliams tasting. 'Make your own wine' includes souvenir take-home bottle. Optional inclusions: - cheese and wine matching experience - chocolate and wine matching experience - Fun and tasty brewery tour - Scenic trips etc. See kangaroos & local wildlife. Pickup and dropoff to your wine country accommodation. About We have earned the trust of local winemakers and chefs to offer you a day of educational experiences that are a lot of fun and unique to our tour. We have created an educational, personalised tour, with a light-hearted approach. Experience one of the best wine tours in Australia with our Food & Wine Lovers’ full day tour! You will be picked up from your Hunter Valley accommodation in our luxury van and start your day with a private tasting of sparkling whites & reds, accompanied by freshly baked pastries at Peterson Champagne House. We then go for a scenic drive to one of the Hunter Valleys premium boutique wineries for a look behind the scenes, through the winery, bottling line and the barrel room, where you will be given a taste of premium wine straight from the barrel. This is followed by a private tasting of specially selected white & red wines , including wines not available for taste at the cellar door outlet. Then it’s time for an outstanding lunch at our own restaurant / delicatessen. You will have a choice of a light luncheon option which consists of a choice of our famous Red wine, White wine or Beer and food tasting plates or a main course including a glass of wine followed by Tea / Coffee. After lunch we will visit Australia’s most awarded winery McWilliams Mount Pleasant Wines for a private tasting of aged wines and compare them to current vintages. This is followed by a great fun ‘make your own wine’ exercise. You will be guided by experienced staff making your own blend and take a souvenir bottle of this home with you. We usually find there is ample time to include another unique Hunter Valley experience and can organise a visit to another boutique winery, a chocolate & cheese tasting or partake in our cheese & wine matching experience. We will consult with our group on the day to see what option you would like to take. Because we specialise in very small groups we can tailor any food and wine tours to your wishes, which may include some scenic trips to the top of the hill, showing you some of the oldest grape vines in the world, finding that elusive bottle of wine, visiting a winery you really want to go to or finding you some kangaroos to photograph. We always find our roo!

Discover 4 wines from our award-winning Tintilla range. Inclusive Of 45 min wine tasting experience 8 Wine tastings Cellar door staff Tintalla 8 Wine Tasting Discover 8 wines from our award-winning Tintilla range.  Inclusive Of 1-hour wine tasting experience 8 Wine tastings Cellar door staff Tintalla VIP Tasting w/ Cheese & Olives VIP Tasting of 8 wines w/ Cheese & Olives Inclusive Of 1-hour wine tasting experience 8 Wine tastings Cheese, olives and condiments Cellar door staff

Discover 8 wines from our award-winning Tintilla range.  Inclusive Of 1-hour wine tasting experience 8 Wine tastings Cellar door staff

Features VIP service at 4 superb winery restaurants. 9 course degustation lunch matched with wine from the regions best chefs. Relax in comfort in your private van. Knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide. Pickup and dropoff to your wine country accommodation. About This tour is suited to guests who are looking for an exquisite food & wine matching experience. The aim is to acquaint our guests with dishes from some of the Hunter Valley’s best restaurants matched by gourmet wines made by some of the Hunter Valley’s most talented wine makers. Great gourmet wine and food but all done with a very light-hearted approach and lots of fun. We pick you up from your Hunter Valley accommodation in one of our luxury vehicles and make our way to the first of our exceptional venues. Along the way you will enjoy some background commentary on the Hunter Valley wine and restaurant scene which may perhaps include a few juicy ‘secrets’! We will then visit 4 of wine countries most superb winery restaurants and be served up to 9 courses matched with top class local gourmet wines. We often hear people say; “That’s a lot of food” and it is, but we have never seen any of our guests not eat their dessert platter. We aim to arrive at the first venue at 12 noon and envisage finishing your gourmet lunch experience at approximately 4.45 pm after which we will return you to your accommodation. Fresh menu items change with the season and market availability, so we are unable to tell you menu items each day in advance. What we can guarantee is that you will have a choice of main courses and all other courses and wines will be of the highest standards and the staff at our chosen venues will look after you well. If you have any dietary requirements, please mention them at the time of booking. The Progressive Winemakers Lunch is an ideal and fun way to acquaint yourself with some of the great restaurants and wineries in the Hunter Valley.

Perfect for small groups, this half day or full day tour includes private charter in our luxury Jaguar for up to 4 passengers with our experienced ‘local’ guide / driver to help you discover a side of the Hunter Valley only a local can show you. Set your own agenda or let us guide you to make the most of your visit. Totally customise this tour the way you like with our optional extras, (at extra price), to have the most amazing experience the Hunter Valley can provide. This is by far the most flexible way to experience our Hunter Valley in the way only a local can show you. We love and are proud of ‘The Hunter’ and love to share the best of it with you. We can accommodate any personal request and can call on friends in the places you want to visit and make it a time to look back on with fond memories. Or after consulting you, we can learn what you are looking for and then trust us to find an experience that you will love. Your tour is truly private and we will never include other people you don’t know. We pick you up from your wine country accommodation and drop you back there after a fabulous time. You will indulge tasting outstanding and rare wine, you will learn & laugh as you meet some of the true characters of this region and will love the Hunter Valley even more. As our name suggests; we love good wine and we love good food, but don’t take it all too seriously. Book your experience now, you are sure to have a great time and when you’ve finished with all the fun simply say “Take me home Fatty”.