Hunter Valley Wines, 2-Course Lunch & Chocolate Tour

Did someone say Chocolate and award-winning Wine? Awaken your senses on a curated Hunter Valley journey, exploring renowned historic wineries, strolling among vine-lined vistas, and experiencing the region’s rich terroir. Enjoy a refined two-course lunch with paired local wines, followed by indulgent chocolate for the perfect finish to your premium day tour. Finally, it’s time to head for home knowing that you have tantalised your senses having tasted, seen, sniffed, felt and heard all there is to know about the Hunter Valley region of NSW. Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Hunter Valley, Hunter Valley, New South Wales Did someone say Chocolate and award winning Wine? Awaken your senses on a carefully curated day tour to discover the rich history of wine making in the Hunter Valley at some of the oldest wineries as well as the next generation of winemakers. Be amazed at the panoramic views of this vast shallow valley whilst you walk amongst the vines feeling the rich terroir. Lunch is included in one of “the Hunter’s” best loved restaurants including a glass of wine, beer or soft drink. Finally, it’s time to head for home knowing that you have tantalised your senses having tasted, seen, smelled, felt and heard all there is to know about the Hunter Valley region of NSW. Duration: 5 hours Stop At: Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard, 750 De Beyers Road, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia Arriving in the Hunter Valley our first stop is at one of the region's most historic vineyards where we marvel at the rows of vines that reach across the valley to the horizon. Here we have our first guided wine tasting of delicious Hunter Valley wine. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Mount Pleasant Wines, 401 Marrowbone Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia Arrive at the iconic Mount Pleasant Wines (or similar) - one of the Hunter Valley’s most storied wineries and a true cornerstone of Australian winemaking. Today, you’ll enjoy a curated tasting that showcases Mount Pleasant’s exceptional range of estate-grown and single-vineyard wines. You’ll have the rare opportunity to taste Australia’s oldest Pinot Noir, while overlooking the very vines that produce it - an experience that combines history, craftsmanship and the natural beauty of the Hunter Valley. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Hunter Valley, Hunter Valley, New South Wales Today’s experience includes a premium two-course lunch paired with local Hunter Valley red and white wines chosen to match each dish. Lunch is hosted at voco™ Kirkton Park Hotel an elegant country manor - one of the Hunter Valley’s most scenic and distinguished dining venues (or similar) Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Stop At: Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, 2320 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia Our "sweet" stop of the day is at the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company where you will enjoy a chocolate tasting that is absolutely divine! Duration: 30 minutes