POKOLBIN WINE FIELD GUIDE
Seated Wine & Cheese at McCaffrey’s Estate: Small‑Batch Tastings on an 11‑Acre Pokolbin Vineyard
An intimate, one‑hour seated tasting at a family‑owned Hunter Valley boutique winery that pairs McCaffrey’s handcrafted wines with artisan cheddars—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Seated Wine & Cheese at McCaffrey’s Estate: Small‑Batch Tastings on an 11‑Acre Pokolbin Vineyard.
Set in Pokolbin, McCaffrey’s Estate is a family‑owned boutique winery producing small‑batch wines from 11 acres of estate vineyards. The Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience is a relaxed, seated session centred on a curated selection of the estate’s handcrafted wines paired with locally made artisan cheddars, accompanied by the stories behind the vineyard and winemaking approach.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Family‑run, estate vineyards on 11 acres
McCaffrey’s Estate is a family‑owned boutique producer in the Hunter Valley, working small estate vineyards (11 acres) to craft limited, small‑batch wines.
Seated wine and cheese pairing in a personalised setting
The experience is a relaxed, seated tasting featuring a curated selection of McCaffrey’s Estate wines paired with artisan cheddars from Hunter Belle Dairy, presented in an intimate, personalised format that includes discussion of the vineyard and winemaking philosophy.
A broad tasting—from Sparkling to Fortified
The range offered in the tasting includes Sparkling, Semillon, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Rosé, Cabernet France, Merlot Cabernet, Shiraz and Fortified wines, showcasing the variety of the estate’s small‑batch production.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Over an hour you sit for a guided tasting of McCaffrey’s handcrafted wines paired with local cheddars, listening to personal stories about the land and winemaking while learning the character of Hunter Valley varieties from a family‑run estate.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tasting suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tasting runs for approximately 1 hour.
Meet at McCaffrey's Estate, 614 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin.
This is a relaxed, seated tasting; the format is focused on wine and cheese and does not require specialist gear.
Sessions accept up to 10 people per group and are restricted to participants aged 18 and over.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the tasting last?
The Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience lasts 1 hour.
Where do we meet for the tasting?
The meeting point is McCaffrey's Estate, 614 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin.
Is there an age restriction?
Yes—participants must be aged 18 or older.
How many people are in a group?
Group size is limited to up to 10 people per session.
Are cheeses included in the tasting?
Yes—the tasting pairs McCaffrey’s Estate wines with artisan cheddars from Hunter Belle Dairy.
What styles of wine will be tasted?
The tasting includes a range of styles from Sparkling, Semillon, Verdelho, Chardonnay and Rosé through to Cabernet France, Merlot Cabernet, Shiraz and Fortified wines.