Running Horse Wines
Running Horse Wines
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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A cellar door like no other! Opened May 2018, built from shipping containers combining weathering steel, rock, glass, timber & copper. The illuminated glass tasting bar showcases the colour & clarity of our classic aged wines 2005-2012 Shiraz, Semillon, Verdelho, Rose & Sparkling Rose. Sit back, relax & enjoy fine wine with specatular views of Yellow Rock, the vineyard & horse stables beyond
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Jan. 2023 • Couples
The best Cellar Door experience in this area and possibly further. Fantastic wines, fantastic atmosphere. We visited on our first day in the region and Dave gave us tastings tailored to what we would most enjoy, and no fee, I hasten to add. We tried a few other vineyard tastings where they were $10 minimum pp, and on some occasions had set menus so as predominantly red wine drinkers we were coerced into trying sparklings/whites/rosés that we had no interest in buying. Halfway through our last tasting at a vineyard down the road, we both turned to each other and said “Shall we go back to Running Horse?” … So that’s just what we did and we were greeted again with another tasting and practically a Soirée, where Dave introduced everyone and had remembered so many details about us both and everyone else there. The brilliant service certainly matched the quality of the wines. Would recommend a visit in a heartbeat. Can’t wait to visit again on our next trip. Thank you, Dave. ~ Star and Sam (Music Teacher and Quantum Physicist)
Written 13 January 2023
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Petra2086
Sydney, Australia9 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Friends
Absolutely loved the shipping containers and the very special wine! David was so entertaining, knowledgeable and generous!
Thank you for a great tasting, we will be back!
Thank you for a great tasting, we will be back!
Written 19 June 2022
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Lars A
Belrose, Australia37 contributions
Apr. 2022 • Couples
Best Shiraz in the Hunter Valley. I particularly like that the tastings included a red from 2008.
Not a bad wine amongst all those we tasted
Dave is a very funny guy, but also very knowledgeable about wines obviously and knows what he is doing. We will come again
Not a bad wine amongst all those we tasted
Dave is a very funny guy, but also very knowledgeable about wines obviously and knows what he is doing. We will come again
Written 16 April 2022
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David T
Sydney, Australia95 contributions
Mar. 2021
Killing some time before attending a concert, our visit to Running Horse Wines was in fact the highlight of our weekend. Don't want to say too much about this place as I don't want to diminish the serendipity you will experience when you visit. One thing though - you really should try the semillons.
Written 24 March 2021
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PatDevery
Sydney, Australia7 contributions
Mar. 2021 • Friends
One of the Hunter Valley’s best kept secrets, Running Horse Wines, run by the unassuming Dave Fromberg, is a must for any serious wine taster. Tucked away from the corporate end of town, you need to keep your eyes peeled or you might miss it, although the jump out barriers in the front paddock help. Dave is as generous with his time as he is with his knowledge of wines and creates a relaxed and friendly environment, in his cleverly designed tasting area, regardless of who walks through the door. He has a sensational range of reds - my favourite being the 2011 - and his amazing life experiences will keep you enthralled as you work you way through the collection. We will be back!
Written 13 March 2021
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Sandra C
Forster, Australia10 contributions
Sep. 2020
Fantastic experience overall-best Shiraz in the Hunter and a winemaker you actually talk to and who really knows his stuff!
Written 22 September 2020
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judith
Sydney, Australia22 contributions
Jul. 2020
My husband Nigel and I again visited Runnyhorses winery and our experience was just as good as our first visit. Dave is very knowledgeable about wines (he is the winemaker) and racehorses (he trains them} I particularly like how Dave introduces other patrons to each other winetasters. So the tasting experience is done in a friendly and group tastings experience.. Obviously numbers permitting. He holds back his new vintages and sells his older ones which are perfect for drinking now or laying down for the future. We will be back next year Dave. Thanks for your advice too on staying in Broke. cheers Judith
Written 29 July 2020
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Jo A
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
Jul. 2020
Best cellar door experience we have ever had, without doubt. The wine speaks for itself and is amazingly priced. The setting, ambience and hospitality shown by David and Shaun was absolutely first class. We were made to feel like family soon as we walked in and had plenty of laughs while learning a lot about the wines. It was interesting to try a range of older wines, both red and white. It felt like a really personalised experience, we loved being there and can’t wait to get back as soon as possible. The cellar door itself is impressive with windows on all sides, allowing us to enjoy the awesome scenery and the sunset. We can’t recommend this cellar door more highly. Thank you David for making our Hunter Valley trip!
Written 28 July 2020
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Janice B
Sydney, Australia129 contributions
Jun. 2020
Despite being regular visitors to the Hunter for years, we stumbled across finding this beauty of a vineyard whilst out and about in Broke. The first thing that strikes you are the containers high on the hill. Then on entry, a warm welcome by David to his wonderful boutique vineyard and expert passion for his grapes is enlivening! This is a credit to his many interests including horses, wine and getting to know one’s visiting the area. This unique vineyard (as opposed to the big commercial ones back at Pokolbin) though small, outranks all the others and is truly a hidden treasure...not one to miss but to let your tastebuds do the talking when it comes to how great the wine is! At present, it may be best to prebook your wine tasting as the restrictions in place and the room is very quaint. You won’t be disappointed! This undoubtedly is the BEST wine we have ever drunk in the Hunter Valley! (and that’s over 25 years!) The Lower Hunter has always had a special place in our heart...and now this experience has made it more solid...we will be back!
Written 23 June 2020
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Samantha P
North Sydney, Australia12 contributions
Jun. 2020 • Friends
Absolutely loved Dave and Running Horse Wines. What an experience! Had some great aged wines with a very generous tasting session. In fact, we enjoyed it so much we returned for a second time in the same weekend. Would recommend to all visiting the Hunter Valley - but definitely leave yourself some time and don’t book to be somewhere else straight after! It’s worth the longer tasting
Written 11 June 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions about Running Horse Wines
- Running Horse Wines is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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