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Visiting Hunter Wine Lab
Where is Hunter Wine Lab?
Hunter Wine Lab is located at 433 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, in the Hunter Valley. Our cellar door is set within our working winery.
What wine tasting experiences do you offer?
We offer a range of experiences including our Signature Wine Tasting, Wine & Chocolate Pairing, Growing to Glass vineyard and winery experience, and private or bespoke group experiences.
Do I need to book a wine tasting?
Bookings are recommended, especially on Saturday's, and for our Wine & Chocolate and Growing to Glass experiences. Walk-ins are welcome where space is available.
Can I tour the winery?
Yes, but winery tours are only available as part of a booked experience. Our Growing to Glass experience includes a guided tour of the vineyard and working winery, along with a barrel tasting, and guided wine tasting. Advance booking is required.
Is Hunter Wine Lab a working winery?
Yes. Our cellar door is located within our working winery, so visitors can experience where our wines are actually made.
Is your wine made onsite?
Yes. Our wines are made onsite at Hunter Wine Lab in Pokolbin.
Do you offer Wine & Chocolate tastings?
Yes. Our Wine & Chocolate Pairing includes six Hunter Wine Lab wines matched with six handmade chocolates.
Can I taste wine from the barrel?
Yes. Barrel tasting is included as part of our Growing to Glass experience, subject to what is available in the winery at the time.
How long do your experiences take?
Our Signature Wine Tasting and Wine & Chocolate Pairing take approximately 50 minutes. Growing to Glass takes approximately 2 hours.
Can you accommodate groups?
Yes. We welcome groups and can arrange tailored tasting experiences depending on group size and availability. Advance booking is recommended.
Do you offer private or corporate wine experiences?
Yes. We can arrange private, corporate, and bespoke wine experiences for groups. Contact us to discuss what you have in mind.
Is Hunter Wine Lab family owned?
Yes. Hunter Wine Lab is a boutique, family-owned and operated winery and cellar door.
What are your opening hours?
Our cellar door is open 7 days a week from 10am to 6pm.
Sponsor a vine program
What is the Sponsor a Vine program?
Sponsor a Vine is a unique way to become part of the Hunter Wine Lab story. By sponsoring a Chardonnay or Barbera vine, you’ll follow its journey from the vineyard to the glass — and enjoy special privileges as a Foundation Sponsor.
What do I receive as a sponsor?
Each sponsor receives:
- A personalised certificate of sponsorship
- A photo of your vine with your name tag attached
- Regular vineyard updates showing the progress of your vine and the vintage
- Exclusive invitations and offers reserved for Foundation Members
Can I choose my vine variety?
Yes — you can choose to sponsor either a Chardonnay or Barbera vine (or both!). We’re offering 500 of each variety for our Foundation Sponsors.
How long does the sponsorship last?
The Foundation sponsorship term runs for three years, taking you on the full journey from new planting to first harvest. After that, you’ll have the option to renew annually.
Can I give this as a gift?
Absolutely! It makes a beautiful and thoughtful gift for wine lovers or the “hard-to-buy-for” person.
At checkout, simply select that it’s a gift and include the recipient’s name — we’ll personalise the certificate and vine tag for them.
Will I be able to visit my vine?
Yes, you can visit your vine at the Hunter Wine Lab vineyard [limit of 2 people can go into the vineyard per visit].
We’ll locate your vine on our map, and take you down to view your vine and take a photo with it. We’ll even have your name displayed on a swing tag attached to your vine.
Please contact us prior to visiting so that we can make sure one of our team is available to show you your vine. Walking through the vineyard unattended is strictly not allowed.
Do I get wine from my vine?
Not immediately — vines take time to produce fruit. As a Foundation Sponsor, you’ll be part of our story from planting through to first harvest, and we’ll keep you updated as your vine grows.
Future sponsors may have the chance to receive wine allocations once the vineyard begins producing.
Can I sponsor more than one vine?
Yes! Many sponsors choose to sponsor several vines — for family members, friends, or corporate gifts.
How much does sponsorship cost?
The Foundation Sponsor package includes a 3-year term with all inclusions. Pricing details are available on our website at checkout.
What happens after the 3-year term?
After the initial 3 years, you’ll have the option to renew annually and continue your journey with your vine, gift your renewal to someone else, or hand your vine back to the sponsorship pool.
Can businesses sponsor vines?
Yes, we welcome corporate sponsorships. It’s a great way to connect your brand to a working vineyard and be part of a local sustainability story.