The Winemakers Selection
Today is not about compromise, we are heading straight to the top shelf!
This experience is designed for true wine enthusiast. We will journey through the Hunter tasting the region's premium wines from some of the Valley’s most iconic names and smaller boutique wineries. These establishments only showcase the best the region has to offer. A real treat for those passionate about exclusive higher end wines.
“The Winemakers Selection” Hunter Valley Wine Tour Inclusions:
Experience a VIP tasting of the Winemakers Selection at Tyrrell's Wines, one of the oldest and most iconic wineries in the Hunter Valley. You will work your way through both premium current and vintage releases
Indulge in the ‘Journey’ experience at Brokenwood Wines. Indulge in an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and taste for the ultimate Brokenwood experience. After a guided food and wine flight in their private tasting room, your personal host will take you on a tour of the Barrel Hall, pointing out the famous Graveyard Vineyard along the way, ending with a pre-release wine tasting straight from the barrel. (This experience is only available Mon-Thur and is replaced with the Icons Wine Tasting at Mount Pleasant Fri-Sun)
Visit Lakes Folly Winery home to Australia’s first boutique winery. You will taste one of Australia’s most collectable wines in their Cabernets as well as one of the Hunter Valley's finest Chardonnays.
Wander into the cellar door at Thomas Wines, one of the region's benchmark destinations to experience Hunter Valley’s flagship varieties in Semillon and Shiraz.
Pick up from the location of your choice, Hunter Valley, Sydney, Central Coast, or Newcastle provided in late model vehicle/minibus.
Knowledgeable and friendly driver/host.
“My tastes are simple, I am easily satisfed with the best. ”
Ready to Book Now?
Got any questions or want to get in contact with us regarding this tour? Use the below enquiry tab or give us a call on 0402910022. We can work through some of the finer details with you.
Issues with COVID Lockdowns?
Book with confidence with Cloud 9 Tours knowing we will always provide a 100% refund at any stage during the booking process if you or anyone in your group has any issues with COVID lockdowns or restrictions. We are also super flexible with helping reschedule if required to a future date to suit you.
Not booking on a Saturday?
Please contact us directly via email phone as we can provide you with discounted pricing for these quieter days of the week in the Hunter Valley.
Pick Up Locations
We provide pick up in all Hunter Valley locations as well as Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle. Approximate pick up and drop off times are listed below.
| Location | Pick Up | Drop Off |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Valley | 9:40am | 4:30pm |
| Sydney | 7:30am | 6:30pm |
| Central Coast | 9:40am | 4:00pm |
| Newcastle | 9:00am | 5:30pm |
A Fantastic Range of Lunch Options can be Added to this Tour
If you fancy something more substantial for lunch you are welcome to add to The Winemakers Selection Tour. Please select from the options below to read further information regarding some of the most popular options. If we know what the group is after and the budget we are working with we can make recommendations. If you have somewhere in mind we can also go there.
Casual/Pub Style
Prices from $20 per person and payable directly to the venue.
Steaks, pizza gourmet pies and all your favourite pub meals.
All dietary requirements catered for.
Restaurant
Prices from $30+ per person, drink included.
One, two & three-course options are available.
All dietary requirements are catered for.
Grazing Boards
Prices start from $30 per person, drinks additional.
Local condiments, olives, cheese, meats, crackers, and bread.
All dietary requirements are catered for.
Itinerary Details
RECENT REVIEWS OF OUR HUNTER VALLEY TOURS
Reviewed March 2021 “Highly Recommend”
What an incredible day we had with Greg from cloud9! This is the 3rd time using cloud9 tours and they always make the experience amazing. All the girls had a great day and Greg just makes it even better. I highly recommend cloud9 to anyone looking for a great day out. Thank you again guys :)
Reviewed September 2020 “Day out in the Hunter with a fantastic guide!”
We booked a private wine day tour in Hunter Valley for a Hens Group of 6 (which was a fairly last minute due to COVID changing locations etc) but Cloud9 was absolutely amazing. They got back to me promptly, made all our bookings for us and ensured everything was ready to go beforehand.
James, our guide, was absolutely amazing. He was very helpful, friendly and great company. He made us all feel at ease and laughed along with us, he even scouted out the most scenic places for us to get our insta shots in! He was full of recommendations and genuinely made our day worth it! Highly recommend Cloud9 ☺️
Thanks again James! We all loved our day and the chocolates ❤️
+ What time will be collected
We recommend departing your pickup location in enough time to have your group arriving in the Hunter Valley ready to enjoy your first tasting when the wineries open at 10am. There is flexibility to leave later however this usually means that you will not be able to fit as much into the itinerary as the wineries will not take groups beyond certain times. Starting later does not always mean finishing later. We are happy to work with your times but please bear in mind that we plan your day allowing appropriate times for each tasting. The last group tasting venues will often accept is at 3:30pm so we usually have groups departing the valley at 4:30pm.
+ Payment terms
A deposit of $200 per group is required to secure your booking within 2 weeks of receiving your deposit invoice. Final numbers are required 14 days prior to the tour. Upon receiving final numbers, we will send across the final invoice which is due 10 days prior to the tour. At this time, the deposit is deducted from the total amount owing. Any changes within numbers after this will only receive a partial refund (75%) of the tour price. This is since vehicles have already been allocated based on numbers and tastings have been booked and paid for which are non-refundable for us. If a partial refund is due it will process the Tuesday after the tour has taken place.