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Social Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney: Sobels, 4 Pines Lunch and Vineyard Picnic
A social minibus day from Sydney to Australia's oldest wine region, with three wineries, an optional lunch at 4 Pines and a picnic among the vines to finish. The first winery is Sobels, where the day opens with a look at how the wine is produced, followed by a tasting and an explanation of the valley's Semillon and Shiraz. Two more wineries follow, typically Bimbadgen Estate and De Bortoli Wines, known for Noble One. Venues can change on the day to avoid crowds, and the rotation includes Tamburlaine and Draytons. The optional lunch is at 4 Pines, an award-winning brewery, with hearty meals served with beer, wine or soft drinks. A stop at the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company lets guests browse locally made chocolate. The group is small and the guides are bilingual.
What's included
- Expert bilingual tour guide (English, Portuguese, or Spanish)
- Hunter Valley Chocolate Company visit
- Wine tastings at 3 distinctive wineries (Sobels + 2 rotating venues)
- Behind-the-scenes winery production tour at Sobels Winery
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- Return transportation from Sydney to Hunter Valley in comfortable air-conditioned minibus
Itinerary
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812 George St, Haymarket
Meet at 812 George Street, Haymarket, Sydney, between St Laurence Church and Side Bar.
Sydney
The guide meets guests at Sydney Central, everyone boards the minibus and heads north. On the drive, the guide talks about Australia's wine history and what sets the Hunter Valley apart.
Wyong
A short coffee break after leaving the city, before the wine region.
Hunter Valley
Australia's oldest wine region has made wine since the 1820s and is known for Semillon and Shiraz, made across over 150 wineries from historic family estates to contemporary boutique producers. It lies two hours from Sydney.
Sobel's Winery
The first winery of the day starts behind the scenes, watching production and learning how Hunter Valley wines are made. A tasting of the Sobels range follows, with the guide explaining the region's Semillon and Shiraz.
Bimbadgen Winery
Bimbadgen Estate, founded in 1968, is a landmark with a bell tower high on a hill. The name means place of good view in the local Indigenous language. Tastings cover Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz from vines over 50 years old, in a cellar door overlooking the vineyards and the Barrington Ranges. Note: winery visits can change on the day to avoid crowds. Alternatives, based on crowds: Tamburlaine (organic wines), De Bortoli (family-owned classic) or Draytons (historic producer since 1853).
Break for lunch at 4 Pines at the Farm
Lunch at 4 Pines at the Farm, known across Australia for craft beer. Generous portions of hearty food come with craft beer, wine or soft drinks, and the views are part of the meal.
Hunter Valley Chocolate Company
Handmade chocolates and local artisan products, with time to browse and buy gifts or treats.
De Bortoli Wines
De Bortoli is a family winery with an immigrant story behind it. The stone-fronted cellar door pours Semillon, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Noble One Botrytis Semillon, the dessert wine that has won international acclaim. Note: winery visits can change on the day to avoid crowds. Alternatives, based on crowds: Tamburlaine or Draytons.
Pokolbin
The guide sets up a relaxed picnic among the vines, depending on weather and mood. Local wine and cheese, late sun through the grapevines, and time to swap wine recommendations with the rest of the group.
812 George St, Haymarket
Not included
- Lunch may be added to cart during checkout
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Up to 5 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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