Chardonnay Tasting Hunter Valley: 5 wines and estate snacks

Five Chardonnays, vineyard views, and a tasting fee you can put toward wine

A 45-minute Chardonnay tasting at Winmark Wines in Hunter Valley where you sample five estate-grown wines paired with sparkling water, almonds, apricots and award-winning olives. The $15 tasting fee applies toward any purchase of three or more bottles per person. Families and dogs are welcome, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.

The experience

What makes a Chardonnay from Hunter Valley different from one grown somewhere else? You find out by tasting five of them side by side. At Winmark Wines, the tasting runs 45 minutes to an hour, and each wine comes with sparkling water to cleanse your palate between pours. The olives are estate-grown and award-winning. The almonds and apricots are there to complement the wine's flavors and give you something to eat while you taste. The vineyard views sit behind the whole experience. You're not just drinking wine, you're standing in the place it came from.

Your $15 tasting fee isn't a sunk cost. If you buy three or more bottles during or after the tasting, the fee comes off your purchase. That means the tasting itself can be free if you decide to take a bottle home. The venue welcomes families and service animals, and the space is wheelchair accessible, so the setup doesn't narrow who can show up. A sculpture walk and art gallery are also on the grounds if you want to wander after the tasting ends. The sculpture walk has a small separate fee.

The tasting is led by a live guide who speaks English or Danish, depending on your group. No wine experience is required: the guide walks you through what you're tasting and why it matters, whether you're new to wine or you've been drinking it for years.

What’s included

• Five Hunter Valley Chardonnay tastings.
• sparkling water, almonds, apricots and award-winning estate olives.
• live guide in English or Danish.
• access to the art gallery and coffee cart.
• sculpture walk for a small additional fee.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Danish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Winmark Wines & Art Gallery

Is this one for you?The tasting works best for small groups or individuals who want to understand what makes Hunter Valley Chardonnay distinctive without committing to a full day of wine touring. The redeemable fee means you can taste first and decide whether to buy, so it suits anyone curious about the wine but unsure what they'll like.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Danish.

How much does the Chardonnay tasting cost?

The tasting is $15 per person and includes five Hunter Valley Chardonnays, sparkling water, almonds, apricots and estate olives. The $15 fee is redeemable toward any purchase of three or more bottles.

What exactly do I taste and eat during the tasting?

You sample five estate-grown Chardonnays paired with sparkling water to cleanse your palate between pours, plus award-winning estate olives, almonds and apricots.

Can I bring my family or my dog?

Yes. Families are welcome at Winmark Wines, and service animals are allowed. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Do I need wine experience to join the tasting?

No. The tasting is designed for wine enthusiasts at all levels, from people new to wine to experienced drinkers. A live guide leads the tasting and explains what you're tasting.

What else is there to do at Winmark Wines besides the tasting?

A sculpture walk and art gallery are on the grounds. The sculpture walk has a small separate fee. A coffee cart is also available.