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Located along McDonald's Rd, Pokolbin Binet Family Wines is home to the wine ranges from Winemaker Daniel Binet, Ballabourneen and Domaine de Binet. You can sample their wine ranges and partner them with gourmet cheese platters.

All Hunter Wine Tours will open the smaller Cellar doors in the Hunter Valley for you!! We have a new air conditioned Toyota Commuter bus- catering for groups or private charter up to thirteen guests ! we pick up from all major local Hunter Valley accommodation in Pokolbin - (We do not pick up from Sydney- )Taste Olives & Oils- Chocolates- all my guests receive free Mt Franklin bottled water- we also call in to the local gourmet cheese shop!! Plenty of inexpensive own cost lunch options! Also available for transfers to/from hotels and restaurants after hours, just call and I can be anywhere in the vineyards at short notice.

In 2005 Macquariedale Organic Wines became the first vineyard in the Hunter Valley to receive full Biodynamic Certification. Becoming Biodynamic was a lifestyle choice as well as it being very important to us to be able to improve the land as we farm it. Biodynamics takes organic and sustainability practises several steps further by actually improving the soil. Being Certified Biodynamic/Organic means all products used in the vineyard (and in our case our whole property) are all natural and do not contain synthetic chemicals, herbicides, pesticides or systemic chemicals. The results of these practises is that the produce is grown the way nature intended, retaining its fullness of flavour, richness of colour and diversity or aromas of the land. By practising Biodynamic viticulture, we secure a better and healthier future for our land, our plants, ourselves and for you, our customers.

The moment we set eyes on this wonderful estate we fell in love with its enchanting scenery and stimulating natural spirit. As one of the original Hunter Valley estates established over a half a century ago, it was our dream to rejuvenate the existing vines and bring new beauty and wonder to the landscape. Now, many years and vintages later we are very proud to share that dream with you at our beautifully appointed cellar door. Come and enjoy our exquisite wines and new culinary range, taking the time to explore our grounds and experience the estate’s unique tranquillity. In this way, we hope our dream can in some way help to fuel your own.