POKOLBIN WINERY FIELD GUIDE
Become a Winemaker for 90 Minutes: Hands‑On Blending at McCaffrey's Estate, Pokolbin
A concise, guided red‑wine blending masterclass at McCaffrey's Estate where you learn varietal characteristics, craft a personalized blend and bottle a 750ml souvenir.
Become a Winemaker for 90 Minutes: Hands‑On Blending at McCaffrey's Estate, Pokolbin.
At McCaffrey's Estate in Pokolbin, New South Wales, a focused 1.5‑hour masterclass turns curious drinkers into hands‑on blenders: under the guidance of an experienced wine educator you taste varietals, test blending ratios and finish by bottling and labelling a personalised 750ml red to take home.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Guided, hands‑on blending with an expert
A knowledgeable wine educator leads the session, teaching tasting and blending techniques while you experiment with varietals and ratios under instruction.
Bottle your own 750ml red
Participants finish the session by bottling and labelling a unique 750ml bottle of the blend they’ve created to take home.
Tasting-led education on varietal character
The session balances practical blending instruction with tasting and wine education so both beginners and experienced wine lovers can refine their palate and blending choices.
What the day feels like
What the Session Feels Like
The workshop is a compact, interactive sequence: an introduction to grape characteristics and tasting technique, guided experiments with blending ratios, then the hands‑on step of bottling and labelling your own 750ml sample—all framed by an instructor who interprets each tasting and guides decisions toward a personalised result.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs for approximately 1.5 hours.
Sessions begin at McCaffrey's Estate, 614 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin.
The provided information does not list any mandatory personal gear—contact McCaffrey's Estate for specific guidance if you have questions.
Groups run from 2 to 14 people and all participants must be at least 18 years old.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The session lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
Meet at McCaffrey's Estate, 614 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin.
What will I do during the session?
You taste different varietals, learn about their characteristics, experiment with blending ratios under an educator's guidance, then bottle and label a personalised 750ml red to take home.
Can beginners join?
Yes — the session balances practical instruction with tasting and is suitable for beginners as well as experienced wine lovers.
Is there an age restriction?
Yes — participants must be 18 years of age or older.
How large are the groups?
Group sizes range from 2 to 14 people per session.