Hunter Valley: Cheese & Wine Pairing with Local Wines

Seven Cheeses, Seven Wines, One Afternoon in Pokolbin

You'll taste seven matched pairings of local and international cheeses with Hunter Valley wines, learning from trained staff how to find the combinations that work. The experience is seated indoors, runs daily regardless of weather, and teaches you pairing logic you can apply at home. Alcoholic beverages are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cheese and wine tasting experience

• Arrive at Hunter Valley venue
• Meet knowledgeable guide
• Taste 7 gourmet cheeses
• Sample 7 local wines
• Learn cheese and wine pairing
• Enjoy relaxed indoor seating

The experience

You're sitting at a table in Pokolbin, a glass of Hunter Valley wine in front of you, a wedge of aged cheddar on a small plate. The guide (someone who actually knows the difference between a Shiraz and a Sauvignon Blanc) walks you through why this particular cheese works with this particular wine. It's not pretentious. It's the opposite. You're learning something you can use at home, at dinner parties, at the table with friends who will suddenly think you know what you're doing.

The cheese and wine tasting experience in Hunter Valley pairs seven gourmet cheeses (local, Australian, and international) with seven wines from the region. Each pairing is chosen to show you how the flavors talk to each other: how a creamy brie softens a bold red, how a sharp blue cheese cuts through sweetness. The staff are trained to explain the process, not lecture you. You taste, you ask questions, you take notes if you want to remember which one you loved. The whole thing happens indoors, seated, so there's no standing around or rushing between stops. You're there for the tasting itself.

This runs every day, regardless of weather, which matters if you're visiting Hunter Valley and the forecast looks uncertain. You don't have to plan around the sky. The experience takes place in a relaxed environment where the focus is on the wine and cheese in front of you, not on the view or the ambiance. It's straightforward: you come, you taste, you learn what works together, and you leave knowing how to do this yourself next time.

What’s included

Your experience includes seven gourmet cheeses matched with seven local Hunter Valley wines, guidance from trained staff on pairing principles, and all alcoholic beverages. The tasting takes place in a relaxed, seated indoor environment.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and SundayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to learn how cheese and wine work together in a structured, pressure-free setting without arranging transport or sourcing the wines yourself: the pairing logic you pick up here transfers directly to your own table.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What if I don't drink alcohol?

The experience includes alcoholic beverages as part of the pairing. If you have dietary restrictions or preferences, contact the provider to discuss alternatives.

Is this suitable for someone who knows nothing about wine?

Yes. The tour is designed as an educational experience where trained staff guide you through the pairing process. No prior knowledge is required.

What cheeses are included?

Seven gourmet cheeses selected from local, Australian, and international varieties. The specific cheeses may vary, so ask the provider for the current menu.