Tastings in the Hunter

7.30AM – Sydney Departure
Your AEA Luxury Tours Vehicle will depart from the Amora Jamison Hotel, 11 Jamison Street Sydney CBD.  We ask that you be there 5-10 minutes prior to departure time. 
180 years young, the Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest and best-known wine region and is soaked in history. It’s a dynamic and fascinating area that brims with over 150 top class wineries, 65 indulgent restaurants as well as gourmet produce and boutique breweries and today is about sharing a selection of our favourite wineries with you!

Departing from the city our journey has us travelling north over the Sydney Harbour Bridge via the Gore Hill Freeway to join the Pacific Highway and then the M1 Motorway.  We will travel directly to the Hunter Valley, which is nestled in the lee of the Great Dividing Range.  Enroute we will stop for a short restroom visit. On arrival into the valley, our first stop of the day will be the Binnorie Dairy,one of Australia’s premiere soft cheese producers.  Here you enjoy samplings of a selection of the cheeses made onsite and of course the opportunity to purchase.

From here, you will visit 2 premium boutique wineries where you have an opportunity to taste a range of wine varietals.  A selection of our preferred wineries include Wandin Estate, Audrey Wilkinson, Leogate Winery, Bimbadgen Estate, Tulloch Wines, Hunters Dream Estate just to name a few!  We will pre book tastings at 2 of our favourites! Lunch will be enjoyed at the Wine House, a one stop cellar door and restaurant showcasing over 40 wines from a range of boutique winemakers. Here you will taste a delightful array of local produce with a grazing board accompanied by a wine flight of 4 Locally Sourced Wines to match. 

On conclusion of lunch our final stop of the day is at Hunter Distillery, the only certified organic distillery in the Hunter Valley Wine Region.  Locally owned and operated, they produce an exceptional range of top shelf spirits including Gin, Vodka’s, Liqueurs, Schnapps and their award winning Copperwave Distilled Gin.  You can select to sample up to 6 products from the extensive range.. a fantastic way to finish the day! 

Departing the Hunter Valley  approximately 3.30pm we commence our return to Sydney via the freeway to arrive in the CBD approximately 5.30- 6.00pm.

Includes: Shared touring in luxury 14 seat Mercedes
Sprinter, Sustainable Water Bottles, Seated Tastings at 2 Boutique Wineries, Seated
Tasting at the Hunter Distillery, Grazing Board Lunch with Matching Wine Flight
of 4 Wines and visits to local Chocolate and Cheese Shops.

**Tour operates with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 14Guests. 

 ** Tour departs Monday - Friday ex Sydney CBD