A favorite stop of mine for over twenty years…read more I can't believe there are no Yelp reviews of Petersons Winery. The drive up the hillside and the views are memorable. Add to that their excellent wines and it should be on everyone's schedule for a Hunter Valley visit. I've been enjoying their Chardonnays for all the years, and occasionally find them in Sydney bottle shops. Never in America. This is one we bring back to the States on a regular basis.

We found the wine tasting experience at Petersons to be our most memorable during our visit to…read moreHunter Valley. The wines and scenery were truly sublime, but even better was the demo and conversation with Maureen. In addition to providing us with background about the wines and Hunter Valley region, she also gave us excellent restaurant recommendations and other guidance for our trip.

Someone at the area information center told us this winery was Queen of Chardonnays! They had three…read moreon their menu. She gave us little samples to try before we picked what we wanted for a glass. They were all good and we enjoyed a relaxing break drinking some wine in the beautiful Hunter Valley area, with kangaroos in a field across the road.

This was our first winery of the day. Drinking on an empty stomach is never really that great, but…read morethat's my fault. It was a small place--not fancy, but nice. The woman hosting us was nice and knowledgeable about the wine. The wines themselves were pretty good. The sparkling zibibbo was lovely. I had never tried one until I went here. I bought one to take with me. I also picked up a bottle of shiraz. Not a bad place to start a day of wine tasting. One interesting thing that they had was single serving bottles that had plastic glasses attached to them. Pretty nifty.

The guy that gave us the tour looks like Jack Maxwell from Booze Traveler!…read more Of all the places we went to on our wine tour, this was our favorite. Frustratingly, we did not realize this was the best, so we only got one bottle. The cerise that they make is exquisite. If you go, make sure to get a few bottles! They even have some great ones at a discount.

This was the first stop on our winery tour extravaganza! I'm so glad too because Mount View set the…read morebar for service and attention to detail. We were led into a private room and our wine guide was excellent and super friendly - she knew shit out of some wines. They had water out for us to sip and even had a cheese plate to nibble on. Here are some of the highlights 1. We sipped semillon (semi-ee-on) which are sweet whites, made from grapes in the Hunter Valley cold micro climate. 2. We sampled their Sav Blanc which is an easy drinking wine and costs about $20 per bottle. 3. Their Verdelho pairs well with spicy foods and curries :) 4. Their Reserve Chardonnay is made from grapes grown in volcanic ash and while it starts off with some oaky flavour it finishes fairly dry. 5. One of the favs was the Rose which took about three sips to really get your brain to taste. They make this using the French style using Shiraz grapes and the skins are left on for a few hours. 6. Another popular win is their Pinot Noir which is made using a wild ferment rather than controlled it is a Pouters favorite. Another bit of knowledge I learned at this estate is that it is illegal to add sugar to wines, but the longer you leave the grape on the vine - the sweeter the grape! Highly Recommend!!!! We also left with quite a few wines.

Best white wine I have ever tasted! Only wish it was sold in the UNITED STATES…read more Great tasting and beautiful grounds. Staff was knowledgeable and very friendly as well. Highly recommended.

We visited Scarborough at midday on a Wednesday and it was nice and quiet with only a couple other…read moresmall groups wandering in. They offer a few different tastings, we went with the $5 13 wine and cheese tasting. Perfect timing between a big breakfast and a planned fancy dinner that night (yup, cheese and wine for lunch). It was really relaxed low pressure tasting while seated in air con. We really liked all the semillon and chardonnay, the cheese plate was basic but tasty. A cute thing is that they have postcard size cards with a recipe pairing for each of their wines, make sure to grab one if you buy a bottle. Also, the bathrooms were immaculate.

I cannot possible recommend this cellar door more! Their Sweet Mandala is great and easy to drink,…read moretheir cab sav is just awesome and smooth! Uses more traditional method to make wine, with the owner being a chemist himself basically constantly trying new mixes, you just constantly get new surprises from them! Honestly, know you won't believe me just by reading. Go try it yourself! Love it that they will walk through all wine when you go for the free tasting/sampling at their estate!

I visited a total of three wineries on my day trip to Hunter Valley, and this one was probably my…read morefavorite. The space is beautiful, with an open and airy tasting room overlooking the vast vineyard (one of the few wineries in the area that grows its own grapes). There's a little something different about the wines here--the flavors are something of their own. I brought back a bottle of their oaked semillon, which was light and refreshing and stored in California Oak barrels (I'd get the same thing back here in CA if I could, but you certainly don't see a lot of semillon around here), as well as a bottle of their shiraz, which had a peppery kick to it. The lady who led us through the tastings (we had come with a tour group) was very sweet and seemed to love her job. We ended our visit with a tour of the wine cellar and the lovely outdoor area of the building, which reminded me of being in Tuscany but is apparently modeled after Southern Spain. I loved all the little details of the decor. Definitely worth stopping at!

My wife and I had such a wonderful time here on our honeymoon. We sat outside on a beautiful day…read morewhile the winemaker and another nice lady served us tastings of their entire wine list. Generous pours, excellent cheese/meat/cracker/nut/olive/and more platter. To die for blueberry gelato made on site. The staff is passionate and knowledgeable and I think genuinely enjoys everything they do there! Would be back in a heartbeat.

Suuper megadelicious wine. Beautiful, rustic winery. Strategic food pairings. Unique varietals. RUN!read more

Very pleasant staff. We enjoyed our friendly server, Hamisch (spelling it wrong, I'm sure!). We…read moreordered the premium wine tasting of 7 of their wines. He gave us an extra tasting of one he thought I'd like better. He was knowledgeable about the grapes used and educated us on the various soils the grapes need. The view from up there is spectacular. Highly recommend.

Robin, our host was excellent!!! The wines were very nice and such a beautiful location. Highly…read morerecommend!

My friends and I did a wine tour in Newcastle. This was the final stop of the day and by far my…read morefavorite winery. The host was very personable and explain each one carefully. The winds were absolutely delicious. I wish we had more time at this location because there was so much more to taste it and they were willing to give us additional tastes. I did buy three bottles to take home and I can't wait to enjoy them.

Located in the Hunter Valley this is definitely one to put on the list if you do a tour of the…read morearea. With a great selection of wines to suit any budget and one of their popular wines The Black Label Red. In addition to wine tasting they have The Hunter Valley Cheese Company right beside their cellar door! They are one of the most awarded wineries in the world.

Julie the manager of Hunter Valley tours is a bright, energetic, intelligent person that brightens…read moreyour day the moment she enters your world. She has first hand personal knowledge of ALL the attraction's, activities and the owners or in charge of each operation. Whyyyyy take a chance on some other operation that is in town that doesn't have the inside scoop? My advice to you would be to seek out the best, friendliest, most knowledgeable person in the ‍ business. If you truly wish to have your own personal guide who has your personal interests at heart and in mind. Then Julie at HVTours.com.au Website is my recommendation for "A Unique Experience ". Or email Info@hvtours.com.au Happy exploration

Have you ever set out on an adventure with your best friend but you had no idea where she was…read moretaking you? All you knew in advance was that it was going to be educational, a FUN eventful journey with stops at multiple different wineries! Hunter Valley wine tours is just that! It's like your best friend, or a family member who you have not seen in a while is taking you on a journey that will captivate, excite, and exceed all your expectations! Julie once you meet her she will become your ‍ BFF. Her smile, energy, and positive attitude is always present to make sure you have the best time of your life. Her energy is infectious. Even though I have countless girl friends who are close and supportive. I know in my heart of hearts that Julie is the one person in this world that you can trust and rely on in your time of need. This personal relationship is reflected in how she conducts herself with every customer on her tour bus as priority one. If you are interested or looking to have someone guide you through the Hunter Valley winery countryside. Then my best advice to you is not to hesitate. Call Julie and book her for the adventure of a lifetime. I can HONESTLY say you will not regret it.

Tried this place out on the weekend with a group of friends and It was perfect! Food was yummy,…read moreservings were generous and service was perfect! It was nice to see the head chef come out and have a chat and get some feedback! The menu was inventive, and tasty.. Far from the same old traditional Spanish tapas restaurant. It's worth the drive to from anywhere in the hunter. And reasonably priced.