Looking for a private Hunter Valley getaway?

 Looking for a private Hunter Valley vineyard getaway for a family weekend? 

Hunter Valley Stays has just added The White House at Pooles Rock in Pokolbin to its portfolio of wine region accommodation options. 

The cute property has three bedrooms. 2.5 bathrooms and is a short stroll from the Pooles Rock cellar door and the Hunters Quarter gourmet complex. It sleeps up to six people.

Described as "private wine country retreat", The White House is a restored Federation-style cottage "where classic country interiors are paired with relaxed, refined luxury."

The bedrooms offer uninterrupted vineyard views and the property is just a short drive from several of the Hunter's best tasting rooms and restaurants. It is fully equipped.

As the afternoon light fades, drinks on the private verandah sound like a good idea. 

Tariffs start from: Weekend - minimum 2 nights, six guests from $895 per night (Thursday-Sunday). Midweek - minimum 2 nights, six guests from $672 per night (Monday-Wednesday). 

To celebrate the launch of The White House on Hunter Stays, guests will receive a complimentary bottle of Pooles Rock wine on arrival, complimentary wine tastings at Pooles Rock cellar door, 15% off Pooles Rock cellar door experiences and free bottle of Hunter Valley olive oil.

You can find out more at https://www.huntervalleystays.com.au/hunter-valley-accommodation/the-whitehouse-at-pooles-rock-pokolbin

A wine tasting that is just beachy

On a sunny day there can be few finer places to enjoy a wine tasting than Sydney's beautiful Balmoral Beach.

Hunter Valley Uncorked Balmoral is set to return to Balmoral on Sunday, October 20, in association with Newcastle-based Wine Selectors.

Organisers promise a day of "exceptional wine, mouth-watering cuisine, and fantastic company".

Leading Hunter Valley wineries and restaurants will be in attendance for an event that kicks off at 11am, with the last wine tokens sold at 4.30pm and last wine poured at 4.45pm for a 5pm finish.

There will be free event shuttle buses running every 15 minutes from Mosman and Spit Junction to Balmoral Beach.

OZGIGS will be entertaining, playing in the Rotunda.

Some of the Hunter Valley’s top names will be pouring, including Allandale Winery, Bimbadgen, Briar Ridge Vineyard, Brokenwood Wines, First Creek Wines, Gartelmann Wines, Hungerford Hill, Keith Tulloch, Margan Wines, Pokolbin Estate, Scarborough Wine Co., Thomas Wines, Tulloch Wines, Tyrrell’s and Winmark Wines.

Hunter Valley producers on the scene will include Twine Restaurant, the Hunter Valley Cheese Factory and the Deck Café.

Festival goers can purchase either a Festival Pack or a Premium Pack. The Festival Pack is available for $35 and includes entry, one tumbler and four tasting vouchers.

The Premium Pack is $50 and includes entry, one Spiegelau wine glass and 4 x tasting vouchers. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now.

See winecountry.com.au/hunter-valley-uncorked-balmoral