About this tour
Spend an hour at Audrey Wilkinson's heritage cellar sampling fortified wines straight from oak while a knowledgeable staff member guides you through pairings with artisanal cheese. You'll taste three barrel samples unavailable anywhere else, paired with a local fromage selection, finishing with a bottle to take home. Set in a listed heritage space in the Hunter Valley, this is a seated tasting built for genuine wine enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Barrel tastings of fortified wines still maturing
- Curated cheese pairings from regional producers
- Seated experience in heritage-listed museum space
- Expert host guides you through each tasting
- Take-home bottle of fortified wine included
What to expect
You'll settle into the heritage cellar and work through a series of tastings led by someone who knows the vineyard's stock intimately. Three separate barrel samples of fortified wines form the heart of the experience—you're tasting directly from where they're ageing, not bottled stock. Between each wine comes cheese, thoughtfully selected to complement what's in your glass. The whole thing unfolds in an unhurried fashion, no rushing through. Ninety minutes leaves room to ask questions and let flavours develop on your palate.
Good to know
The space is fully accessible for wheelchair users and prams. Service animals welcome. Children can attend but must sit on a lap; the experience suits adults most. Book ahead—barrel tastings aren't offered daily.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.