How much does a wine tour cost in Hunter Valley?

Hunter Valley Wine Tour $185 A sprawling countryside region, perfect for a wine and food lovers’ journey. Our Hunter Valley Wine Tours offer a diverse itinerary, allowing you to taste some of the regions most delicious produce.

Is wine tasting free in Hunter Valley?

Is wine tasting free in the Hunter Valley? Almost all cellar doors charge a $5pp tasting fee for group presentations in the Hunter Valley. Some cellars charge $10pp and a very small number of high profile cellars charge $20pp.

Are Hunter Valley wineries open for tastings?

The majority of wineries open daily, not just on weekends and public holidays. Visitors are provided with tasting glasses and given a small taste of each wine in the maker’s range of current vintages. Tastings are small, but as most people prefer to drink them than spit them out, sensibly so.

What can I expect at a wine tasting?

When you enter the wine tasting room, your host will greet you with several samples of wine. The host will pour one sample and describe both the smell and the taste. Hold the glass up to the light and notice the color. Take a small sip of the wine and let it spread through your mouth.

Do you spit wine out wine tasting?

If you’ve ever been to a wine tasting event, you might have noticed people spitting out their wine after sloshing it around inside their mouths. This might sound rude and completely insane to beginner wine drinkers, but surprisingly, it is actually suggested that you spit your wine out at a wine tasting.

Is the Hunter part of greater Sydney?

Situated at the northern end of the Sydney Basin bioregion, the Hunter Valley is one of the largest river valleys on the NSW coast, and is most commonly known for its wineries and coal industry….Hunter Region.

Hunter Region New South Wales
Location 120 km (75 mi) N of Sydney

Where can I have a picnic in the Hunter Valley?

Places to Picnic in the Hunter Valley

  • Picnic Spot #1. Hunter Valley Gardens.
  • Picnic Spot #2. Mount Bright Lookout.
  • Picnic Spot #3. Werakata National Park.
  • Picnic In Style. Pokolbin Picnic Co can put together a delicious basket of goodies for you ahead of time.
  • Hunter Valley Cheese.
  • Hunter Valley Olive Oil.