Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience in Hunter Valley
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Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience in Hunter Valley
By McCaffrey's Estate Winery
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Come and hear first hand stories of life lived and loved amongst the vines, with a relaxed seated wine & cheese tasting experience.
McCaffrey’s Estate is family owned, 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
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Ages 18-110, max of 10 per group
Duration: 1h
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Live guide: English
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- Wine
- Cheese
- Start:
- McCaffrey's Estate Winery, 614 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, AustraliaWe are located at McCaffrey's Estate, 614 Hermitage Road Pokolbin, please park outside the cellar door and come on in ready for your tasting.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Service animals allowed
- Pushchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 279788P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age
- We can accommodate infants/children in attendance with their parents
- Pet friendly
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 279788P2
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- 74neelat0 contributionsThe warm, friendly & intimate experience you’re after!The 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)!Written 29 January 2025
- Safari057176245580 contributionsWine loverAmazing wine blending experience for wine lovers. Beautiful view , owner is very knowledgeable in wine making. We love hereWritten 22 January 2025
- kyliewX3066TR0 contributionsA must do in the hunter valley.We did a wine maker for a day experience and were not disappointed! Declan is a fabulous host who took the time to step us through each characteristic of wine making with ease. We blended our own bottle to take home. Amazing wines and amazing people!Written 21 January 2025
- looloot20250 contributionsLauren and TonyVery friendly, knowledgeable staff. Had a fabulous time and have learnt so much. Very enjoyable experience. Thank you!!!Written 3 January 2025
- S1269FXaland0 contributionsFantastic Experience!!!Fantastic experience - highly recommend!!! Knowledge imparted during the experience was great and getting to take away a bottle as part of it was great.Written 2 January 2025
- alimac09110 contributionsGreat Wine Making experience at McCaffrey’s.The wine making session was amazing! An intimate group with the actual winemaker! It’s a great experience. 5 stars! Thank you so much.Written 2 January 2025
- 235shanes0 contributionsGreat wines.Declan and Danielle are great entertaining people. Great wines. Have been back several times now and will return again.Written 2 January 2025
- kristinp680 contributionsDo not miss this experienceFabulous experience especially if you’ve only just started drinking red wine but there were also experienced red wine drinkers amongst us who learnt something too! Loved the education aspect but overall it was just fun. Join the Convivial club too you seriously won’t regret it.Written 2 January 2025
- nai0mh00 contributionsAmazing experience!Wow! 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!!!!Written 1 January 2025
- mehulo20210 contributionsGreat testing experienceAmazing experience. IFA,(hope I spelt right) was so courteous and knowledgeable. And the guy at the counter (apologies for not getting your name), great customer service.They have good collection of wine too.😊Written 29 December 2024
- dcw17080 contributionsDon't miss this, blend your own wineAbsolutely amazing experience. Thoroughly recommend this when visiting the Hunter. Gives a whole new appreciation of wine making and blending grapes to produce something that you will drink. 11 out of 10. Declan was fantastic , he walked us thru the science, the final blend we created was a sense of achievement. Thank you so much. We will be back with family so they can experience this too. Cheers 🥂 Dave & JulieWritten 29 December 2024
- alexmL1192BW0 contributionsWine blendingFabulous experience, great day out. Declan was extremely pleasant, informative and great fun. This is a must for any wine lover!Written 29 December 2024
- 375jurgenj0 contributionsThe wine for the non wine drinkersThis was a great engaging experience, Declan had a lot of knowledge in this field and he was a great communicator and explained everything in a way a non wine drinker can understand I was able to choose a wine that I enjoyed :)Written 27 December 2024
- Sandra1234543210 contributionsFantastic wine blend experienceFantastic wine blending experience. You learn the different blends and end up making your own bottle of your favourite blend to take home!Written 27 December 2024
- nigel y0 contributionsWine making experienceFantastic experience, I would thoroughly recommend. We will definitely come back. Jose was very knowledgeable and friendly.Written 6 December 2024
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Jeffrey M
1 contribution
Jan 2025 • Couples
Declan greeted us and brought us through the wine and cheese tasting. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. The whole experience was relaxed and very enjoyable. The wine from the estate also is fantastic and very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend to book this experience when you arrive in the hunter valley region and then you can book further ones from there if required. Me and my girlfriend had a lovely time.
Written 2 January 2025
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Jeffrey thank you so much for choosing to join us for a wine and cheese tasting. It was a pleasure to welcome you to McCaffrey's Estate. We really appreciate you taking the time to review your experience and for your kind words. Hope to see you again.
Danielle & Declan McCaffrey
Written 3 January 2025
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Gaya P
Sydney, Australia41 contributions
Aug 2023
we booked this experience for my dad's birthday. It was an enjoyable experience, a special mention to Chris who was a great host and was very knowledgeable. I learnt a lot about the history and what qualities to look for when tasting wines. I also enjoyed the cheeses as well. I will highly recommend this experience for people who enjoy wine tasting and want to learn more about wine making.
Written 27 August 2023
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Gaya we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your wine and cheese tasting with Chris.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and we hope your Dad had a very Happy Birthday!
Look forward to seeing you again.
Best regards Danielle & Declan McCaffrey
Written 19 September 2023
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andrew r
1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Couples
This was an first for us selecting the wine and cheese tasting experience, and we couldn’t have picked a better winery to start with.
Helene was our host for the afternoon, her welcome was warm and sincere. Her knowledge of the wine making process and the detail she explained it in was so engaging that we found ourselves completely engrossed in the whole event.
The wines were amazing, combined with the cheese selection making a taste sensation.
We loved the history behind some of the names of the wines, particularly the “Whistler” as we have a family whistle too.
We would encourage anyone visiting the region to visit McCaffery’s for a first class experience.
Andrew & Sarah-Jane (UK)
Helene was our host for the afternoon, her welcome was warm and sincere. Her knowledge of the wine making process and the detail she explained it in was so engaging that we found ourselves completely engrossed in the whole event.
The wines were amazing, combined with the cheese selection making a taste sensation.
We loved the history behind some of the names of the wines, particularly the “Whistler” as we have a family whistle too.
We would encourage anyone visiting the region to visit McCaffery’s for a first class experience.
Andrew & Sarah-Jane (UK)
Written 18 September 2024
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Andrew and Sarah-Jane thank you so much for taking the time to share a review of your Wine & Cheese tasting with us at McCaffrey's Estate. We are so delighted to hear you enjoyed your tasting with Helene and how special that you too have a family whistle. We hope you enjoy the rest of your time visiting the Hunter Valley.
Our best regards to you both
Declan and Danielle McCaffrey
Written 22 September 2024
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gaysie2013
Braidwood, Australia139 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Enjoyed a lovely morning with Declan tasting his wines. His passion and love for his winery was obvious , which showed through in the wines.
What a wonderful range of wines.
The cheese accompaniments made the tasting even more special and we walked away with some bottles to enjoy in the future.
Will definitely return for the wine blending experience.
Highly recommend this experience.
Thanks Declan from Gay and Bruce
What a wonderful range of wines.
The cheese accompaniments made the tasting even more special and we walked away with some bottles to enjoy in the future.
Will definitely return for the wine blending experience.
Highly recommend this experience.
Thanks Declan from Gay and Bruce
Written 6 September 2024
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Thank you so much Gay and Bruce, it was lovely to meet you both and share our wines with you. We really appreciate you taking the time to review your experience at McCaffrey's Estate, and we look forward to welcoming you back for 'A Winemaker for the Day'.
Best regards, Declan
Written 9 September 2024
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Michelle S
Auckland Central, New Zealand504 contributions
Loved the beautiful wine and cheese tastings. Sitting out in the sun on this estate was magical.
The owner arrived and shared his family stories.
Ask about the whistle framed on the wall inside.
Recommend the Verdelho, this is a great wine and worth purchasing. Wonderful place to visit.
Thank you.
Written 30 September 2024
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Thank you so much for your review Michelle, we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your wine & cheese tasting whilst soaking up some sunshine. Our best regards, Declan & Danielle McCaffrey
Written 1 October 2024
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Hayley M
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We visited McCaffrey’s estate after booking an appointment to the cellar door for wine and cheese tasting. I cannot recommend this experience enough. Declan was so friendly and answered all of our questions and we both learnt so much. The wine and cheese was delicious- the wine was some of the best we have ever tasted, we wished we lived closer to be able to take more home! If you are going to the hunter valley, you must go to McCaffrey’s estate!
Thanks again for your hospitality Declan, it was great to meet you.
Hayley and Kristian
Thanks again for your hospitality Declan, it was great to meet you.
Hayley and Kristian
Written 9 February 2025
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Hayley thank you so much for your kind words and 5 stars! It was a pleasure to welcome you and Kristian to McCaffrey's Estate and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your wine and cheese tasting with Declan.
Many thanks, Danielle McCaffrey
Written 9 February 2025
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Fiona C
10 contributions
Declan did a great job. He was very hospitable and accommodating. He knows his stuff and happy to share. Their wines are impressive and the cheese tasting was great with it. Highly recommend the whole experience.
Written 8 February 2025
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Thank you so much for visiting our cellar door Fiona, it was lovely to meet you and we are glad to hear you enjoyed your experience. Hope to see you again!
Written 9 February 2025
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M A R Y M
1 contribution
Jan 2025 • Family
The weather was against us sadly I would love to visit but the owner very honest he informed me that the weather not good to visit for the day I want and he refunded me the money straight away I like the experience and the first next thing I would love to visit again when I go back to Hunter Valley thank you ☺️
Written 17 January 2025
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Mary once again apologies we had a huge storm in the Hunter Valley and as a result many homes and businesses have had no power. Sadly we had to close the cellar door for the day. We would love to welcome you back on your next visit to the Hunter Valley and thank you for understanding and taking the time to leave a positive review under the circumstances.
Best regards, Declan & Danielle McCaffrey
Written 18 January 2025
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DavidFD7586CR
Byron Bay, Australia602 contributions
Excellent wine and cheese tasting hosted by Declan McCaffrey.Loved the Semillon and the Chardonnay.Very informative and great suggestions on food+wine pairing.Plus good suggestions on local restaurants to visit
Written 30 December 2024
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David thank you so much for your lovely review! The Semillon and Chardonnay are both very popular and great on these warm summer days and nice to hear you enjoyed the food and wine pairing suggestions.
Look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
Written 30 December 2024
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Ravi P
2 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
We had a wonderful time at McCaffrey’s Estate! Declan was so welcoming and his insight added a personal touch to our experience. The wines and cheeses were also delicious! Would highly recommend!!
Written 20 December 2024
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Thank you for your review we are very happy to hear you enjoyed your wine and cheese tasting and that you would recommend to others. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
Written 27 December 2024
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