Wine

The Hunter Valley is world renowned for its exceptional quality and variety of wines. The Wine and Waves festival is a chance to sample some of the finest wines from the Hunter Valley’s boutique wineries.

Sample some of the Hunter’s finest drops from wineries such as Margan Family Wines, Mount Pleasant Wines, RidgeView Wines, Petersons House, and Stonehurst Cedar Creek Wines …..

Or for the beer lovers, enjoy James Squire boutique beer on tap

Calais Estate

Calais Estate is more than just a vineyard.  It is a completely self-contained boutique winery that manages all aspects of the winemaking process from the growing and harvesting of its own grapes, through to the creation of its broad range of traditional wines and rare varietals.  There are 20 acres of working vineyard, which are planted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Semillon and Chardonnay just to name a few.

To learn more about these varietals please visit Calais Estate Wines at www.calaiswines.com.au

Margan Family Wines

Margan Family Winegrowers’ first vintage was 1997.  A state of the art winery was completed on the Margan “Ceres Hill” property in time for the 1998 vintage. 

The winery has been built to handle up to 1000 tonnes of fruit using only the best equipment available to make wines of outstanding varietal definition.  The wines are carefully hand-crafted under the winemaking skills of Andrew Margan.

At this year’s Wine and Waves Festival, Margan will showcase a range of varieties such as, Semillon, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Saignee, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera and Shiraz.

For premium Hunter Valley wines contact www.margan.com.au

McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant

Established in 1921 by Maurice O’Shea – one of the pioneers of Australian winemaking – the historic Mount Pleasant winery nestles on the slopes of the Brokenback range in the Hunter Valley.  Mount Pleasant is part of the McWilliam’s Wine group, the largest family-owned, 100% Australian wine company.

The hub of the various Mount Pleasant vineyards is the Mount Pleasant Estate Wine and Food Centre.  Today this Wine and Food centre is one of the Hunter Valley’s most popular destinations for wine tourism.

McWilliams will feature a selection of award-winning wines including, Phil Ryan Semillon, Florence Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Elizabeth Semillon, Classic Verdelho and Phil Ryan Chardonnay.

To become a friend of Mount Pleasant Wines contact them at www.mountpleasantwines.com.au

RidgeView Wines

RidgeView Wines is a boutique, family-owned and operated vineyard located in the picturesque Sweetwater area just 10 minutes from Pokolbin.

All grapes are handpicked ensuring only the best bunches are made into wine.

The extensive RidgeView Wines range includes red and white, sparkling and dessert wines as well as vintage reds and white port.

RidgeView Wines and RidgeView Cottages are a true reflection of the quality and excellence that owners Darren and Tracey Scott strive for.

This year Ridgeview Wines will be showcasing quite a few varieties including Semillon, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Ripples Rose, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, and Shiraz.

Visit RidgeView Wines at www.ridgeview.com.au

Peterson House

Life’s flat without bubbles

Peterson's Champagne House was established in 1995, located at the very ‘gateway’ to Hunter Valley Wine Country. Their product is unique to the Hunter Valley, specializing in premium sparkling wines made by traditional methode champenoise.

Mt View Estate

Mt View Estate’s dedication to quality has seen them win numerous awards including trophies for their Shiraz, Semillon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Verdelho, Rose and Muscat. 

In 2005 a second vineyard called “Limestone Creek" was purchased a few Kilometres away on Mt View Road.  All wines are grown and made through the estate, with single vineyards being kept separate.  This gives our wines a sense of place; the customer knows exactly where the wine comes from and our range of wine displays true expression of Hunter Valley terroir.

Mt View Estate has mature vines, dating back to 1971 contributing to consistently good quality. Our winemaker, Phil Halverson, continues to nurture the grapes into award winning wines for your enjoyment.

Please visit www.mtviewestate.com.au for more information.

Stonehurst Wines

A great wine begins in the vineyard.

Family owned and operated, Stonehurst vineyard is located on the land granted to Napoleonic War Veterans in the 1830’s and which became renowned for its horticultural produce.

Their viticulture is based on organic principles so that the grapes are high quality and totally insecticide free.

The result of this labour of love – award winning wines and a healthy, indeed superb environment!

Stonehurst Wines will be showcasing some award winning wines and some new releases including, Method Champenoise, Sparkling Chambourcin, Rose, Semillon-Chardonnay, Late Harvest Semillon and Chambourcin.

Learn more about Stonehurst Wines by visiting www.stonehurst.com.au

James Squire Boutique Beer

The Beach Hotel Merewether and Tooheys will cater to the ale lover attending Wine and Waves, showcasing the boutique brew, James Squire.

According to the brewer, “James Squire beers are brewed to be the most flavoursome in Australia. And what better to go with wonderful flavoursome beer than great food? The complementary and contrasting flavours, aromas, colours, textures, finishes, spices, heat. The possibilities are too good not to explore”.

Visit the Beach Hotel marquee at the Wine and Waves festival to explore your opportunities to match the best sellers in the James Squire range with some of the great food available.

And for the designated drivers ….

….. Or even those who just can’t resist the aroma of coffee beans, visit Amber and the team at the Espresso Doppio Caffe for a range of coffees, tea, and the decedent iced chocolates - and maybe a cookie or two…

Or why not get a healthy boost of energy with an XS Energy drink?  Experience an intense mental and physical boost, give your body a rush of adaptogenic herbs that bind together to create a powerful energy package. Fortified with a potent mix of essential B-vitamins.