FIND THE HIDDEN JADES
Wine-hunting with Sommelier
Follow the lead of a professional sommelier and uncover the lesser-known treasures of the Hunter Valley during this fun-filled tour.
•Discover two wineries with your private sommelier
•Savour a gorgeous lunch in your trip
•Wine, chocolate and cheese tastings included
In the Birthplace of Australian Wines
With over 100 world-class wineries speckled throughout the rolling countryside hills, there are always some hidden jades you haven't stumbled upon within the Hunter Valley.
This wine-hunting tour aims to take you to spectacular winemakers who keep a low profile and introduce you to their unique drops.
A Wine Hunting, But Not As You Know It
Take a ride by your personal sommelier, you will visit two wineries in different styles, visit the exclusive room for VIP guests and taste iconic wines not on the tasting list.
Cellar doors include Ben Ean, Stomp!, Pierre's, Vinden's Wines and more to explore.
TOUR DETAILS
Local picking up within Hunter Valley
From 11 am to 3pm, four hours in duration
Lunch at Baumé restaurant
$225 for two people
*Bookings Are Essential.
*Email us to book a room if you want to stay overnight
MEET THE WINEMAKER
WINE TASTING MASTER CLASS & LUNCH
Join award-winning sommelier and Weerona winemaker Michael Partridge on a journey of discovery in the historic winery. Savour a comparative tasting of six regional drops, take an inside look at exquisite wine and food pairings, play a blind tasting game and so much more.
Highlights:
Rare opportunity to learn directly from winemaker Michael Partridge
Comparative tasting of six regional premium wines
Unlock exquisite wine and food pairing skills with a gourmet Lunch
RETURN TO THE GOLDEN AGE
Embark on a journey of wine discovery with Michael at the historic winery Ben Ean, built-in 1912.
Begin by strolling through the picturesque vineyards at the foothills of the Broken back Range whilst learning about the history, before taking a seat inside for a comparative tasting.
A PEAK DUEL OF REGIONAL TOP-DROPS
Michael will handpick six regional premium wines from South Australia and New South Wales for you to sample and ends with a secret wine game for fun.
You'll also unlock food and wine pairing skills throughout the masterclass and use top of the range Riedel glasses Winewings, which take the wine's aromas and flavours on a flight.
Tour details
This experience is 3 hours in duration
Available from 11am to 2pm daily
Lunch at Baumé restaurant
$145 for two people
Learn from the winemaker, impress your guests at your next dinner party and indulge in some luxury wines you will fall in love with.
*Bookings Are Essential
You can even try the Penfolds Grange of the year by glass – talk to your guide about a perfect ending to your day.