Pokolbin Wineries

Our Local Expert Says:

A good place to stay if you're touring the wineries of the Hunter.

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Choose from either home-style bed and breakfast or self-catering at this secluded country estate. Bed and breakfast accommodation is beautifully decorated with antique furniture. The self-catering option offers a choice from Bluebush Cottage, which has open fireplaces and accommodates six people in three bedrooms; Hidcote Wing which has a large living room, three double/twin bedrooms and a billiards room or the rustic Bridestowe Barn which has four double beds, three ensuites, guest bathroom and twin attic room.

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Tuscany Wine Estate Resort was built in 1997, since December 2001 under new management the property and facilities have continued to grow. Only a 2 hour drive from Sydney, set on 26 acres in the heart of Australia's premium wine country; the Hunter Valley. This 38 room 4 star property has 2 styles of accommodation; 26 Olive Grove & 12 Vineyard View Rooms, The Mill Restaurant, Brokenback - BBQ & Tapas Bar and The Fountain Function Room & Conference Centre. Tuscany Wine Estate Resort is also home to Wine & Dine Carriages Horse & Winery Tour departing daily, Arrowfield Cellar Door and Binnorie Dairy soft cheese factory.

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The Garden Terrace Restaurant offers the opportunity for a pleasant morning or afternoon tea amidst 60 acres of internationally themed gardens. Options include scones, muffins, and lunch options for the whole family.

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Bimbadgen, which means 'lovely views', is set high on a hill, and is easily recognized by its square-cut bell tower. With a white-washed Mediterranean style, Bimbadgen's state-of-the-art wine making technology produces a Signature Series bottle-aged Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz, and an Estate Range that includes a Verdelho and Pinot Noir. These mature vineyards have been producing flavor-rich grapes for over twenty-five years. Homestead or cottage accommodation is available on the grounds of the estate, and Bimbadgen recently celebrated the opening of its brand new Mod Oz restaurant with sweeping views of the Valley.

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With its long-standing reputation for exceptionally fine food and wine, Chez Pok is one of the Hunter's best-loved restaurants. Chef, Emerson Rodriguez's menus emphasise simplicity of ingredients spontaneously blended the best local produce on offer. The extensive wine list features some of the best the Hunter has to offer, including a Museum lost that will delight the wine enthusiast. Chez Pok features a beautiful outdoor terrace and a warm and relaxed fine dining atmosphere.

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In an area where the restaurants are focusing on local cuisine, Star Anise really shakes it up with a menu full of contemporary Chinese, Indian and Thai dishes. Bar offerings include signature cocktails (cardamom, ginger, or lychee, anyone?) and imported beers. Be sure to finish off the meal with some of Star Anise's homemade ice cream and sorbet.

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Harrigans offers a rare authentic Irish experience in the Hunter Valley. Enjoy a pint, watch the game, and order either from their a-la-carte Irish/Australian menu or order a cut of meat cooked on their unique char-grill. Also features a game room and children's facilities. If you've had one too many, Harrigans offers accomodations.

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Tyrrell’s celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008, with fifth-generation descendants keeping the passion going. Long celebrated for its ageworthy Hunter Valley Semillon wines, Tyrrell’s also produces award-winning reds. True to its traditional roots, Tyrrell’s still maintains the original hard earth floors, and ages its reds gently, in 2500-liter oak casks. Walk through the winery and experience the blend of history and modernity.

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This enchanting estate encompasses not only the winery but also the award winning Robert's Restaurant, and the Convent Guesthouse, a rambling 17 room guesthouse built in 1909 for the Bridgidine nuns at Coonamble. Most enchanting of all is the timber A-frame chapel, the most romantic wedding venue imaginable. Adjoining the winery is the cellar door sales barn, where the stunning cobalt blue and ruby red bottles are eclipsed only by their contents Pepper Tree's wines are magnificent and their Traminer, with its heavy rose petal aroma, is coveted all over Australia.

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Bliss Coffee is a stylish place with boutique roasted beans. Bliss' expert baristas are experienced in 'latte art', and can draw flowers, trees, and hearts into your foam.

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Surrounded by its own 100-year-old Shiraz vineyard, this colonial style motel has a wide, shady veranda and open fireplaces and is situated in the heart of the Hunter Valley. As well as standard rooms, there are also two Executive Spa Suites. The char-grill restaurant is open seven days, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and an in-house bottle shop stocks a fine range of Hunter Valley wines.

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This award winning resort offers comfortable accommodation and extensive conference facilities. Do not miss the Winery Experience tour for an exploration of the on-site winery, the largest and most technologically advanced in the area. Sip local products in the Wine Tasting Cellars and visit the Hunter Valley Brewing Company around the corner. All the Deluxe rooms, spa suites and a two-bedroom cottage feature timber cathedral ceilings and individual balconies.

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Blueberry Hill is a working vineyard that cultivates six grape varieties: Chardonnay, Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The majority of each harvest is sold to local winemakers for inclusion in wines under other award winning labels. But you can still taste and purchase this boutique winery's best offerings. (The Sauvignon Blanc, with tropical fruit aromas and sweet flavors of passion fruit and kiwifruit with orange blossom, balanced with tangy acid is delectable). Self-contained accommodation, with facilities including a swimming pool and tennis court, is also available.

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Renowned for its creamy dessert drops, Golden Grape Estate is a popular wedding and special occasion venue. The estate features an award-winning restaurant (dine next to the open fire in winter, or out in the courtyard, overlooking Happy Valley, in summers), which is open from 11am for lunch, and from 6:30pm, Saturdays only, for dinner--book in advance on +61 (0)2 4998 7568. In the grounds of the Golden Grape you will also find picnic and barbecue facilities, a children's playground, and an on-site museum displaying wine technology dating back to the nineteenth century.