Boutique Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin
Overview
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1 hour
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Come and hear first hand stories of life lived and loved amongst the vines, with a relaxed seated wine tasting experience.
McCaffrey’s Estate is family owned and operated and one of the smaller producers in the Hunter Valley creating premium, handcrafted wines. The vineyard consists of 11 acres under vine and produces a variety of wines including, Sparkling, Semillon, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Rosé, Merlot Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz & Fortified Wine
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We can accommodate infants/children in attendance with their parents
Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age
Pet friendly
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Wine
What To Expect
Enjoy tasting boutique Hunter Valley wines grown exclusively on the family owned and operated vineyard. These wines are not available in bottle shops. Sit back and relax as we share with you tales of the Hunter Valley and life amongst the vines. Learn how to swirl, sniff and sip your wines along with some interesting food pairing suggestions for the wines you taste.
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Boutique Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful wine, beautiful experience
aoifemV3837WH,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous experience and beautiful wine. Declan was a wonderful, knowledgeable host. Would definitely recommend a tasting here (and a bottle!).
A great way to spend time in the Hunter Valley
Mike E,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Spent a great hour or so with Declan of McCaffrey's Estate learning about the lovely wines that his vineyard produces - and tasting them too! He was incredibly informative and a very engaging host. Pokolbin is a beautiful location to visit and we would certainly recommend it for either a stop-over or day-trip.
Amazing winery history....
Amy L,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing winery history. Excellent wine tasting session with a great selection of wines, and service was great. Unfortunately they sold out of the dessert wine, which I was looking forward to.
Lovely stay in the Hunter Valley
Vacationer627675,
Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We stayed at McCaffrey’s estate winery for two nights and did a wine tasting on the first. Declan gave us a wonderful overview and tasting of the wines they produce which were delightful. The cottage was perfect and we would thoroughly recommend!
A fabulous time in the vineyard
W8978YDjaynem,
Feb 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The wines are excellent. Huge dilemma as to which is the ultimate - Verdhelo, Chardonnay or the Rose. Thank you Declan for a fabulous tasting!
The warm, friendly & intimate experience you’re after!
74neelat,
Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The quaint location, the fun and friendly McCaffreys made this an experience worth coming back for time and again. They also collaborate with nearby farms to serve and sell a heavenly spread of olives and cheeses. We bought quite a bit to take back home with us (& we’ll be back for more)!
Amazing experience!
nai0mh0,
Jan 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! A brilliant experience with Declan and his beautiful vineyard. Our first wine stop in Hunter Valley and we were not disappointed. From Declan’s brilliant knowledge of the wine and area to his personal approach and stories we loved our time during this tasting!! We couldn’t have asked for more and of course the wine itself was 10/10. I was lucky to leave with the beautiful red wine ‘the Whistler’. A must do experience if you are in the area. Thank you again to Declan for making this experience so memorable!!!!
Fabulous tasting experience in great boutique vineyard
lornaw2014,
Nov 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were recommended Mcafferys by the people we hired our bikes from and were not disappointed. We just dropped in and had an amazing experience learning about and tasting wines . Small and perfectly formed. Helene was very knowledgeable and looked attentively after us and shared the story of the vineyard. If you are in the Hunter Valkey stop by !
Penultimate Hunter Valley Tasting Experience
johnnyhal91nz,
Oct 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My new wife Pamela and I have had the privilege of attending vineyards in New Zealand, America, France and now Australia in the last year. We by chance happened to choose this fine establishment because of the lovely Irish name adorning the door. We were not disappointed. The cellar door is quaint and well appointed with rich furnishings. Declan, the proprietor/wine maker happened to be working in the cellar door and treated us to an immersive experience. To top it off the wines were top class, particularly the whites. Hands down the best we have had in Australia to date. Anyone in the Hunter Valley, please pop in if you get the opportunity. It is a wonderful place to behold.
Family run winery
E466EJsallys,
May 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great wine and stories from this small family run winery. We enjoyed hearing the names behind all the wines, such a fun afternoon.
From A$16.50
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