Wine D Road Tours
ProHighlights
- Guide Dan Brown stays with the group at every cellar door, not just at the wheel
- Four or five hand-picked wineries with pre-booked private tastings, fees included
- Restaurant lunch with a drink, plus local cheese and chocolate, in the $210 price
About Wine D Road Tours
Wine D Road Tours is a small Hunter Valley operation built around one guide, Dan Brown, and a single air-conditioned bus that carries no more than 13 people. The point of difference is that it is a guided tour rather than a shuttle: Dan comes inside at each stop, talks through the history of the area and the wineries, and stays with the group for the whole day instead of waiting in the car park. Every tour visits four or five boutique wineries chosen on the day, with structured private tastings booked in advance and a staff member set aside for the group. Tasting fees are part of the price. There is no fixed list of cellar doors, because the itinerary follows whatever experiences are on offer that day, such as barrel tastings or a chance to meet the winemaker. Lunch at a restaurant is always included, along with a glass of wine, a beer or a soft drink, and the afternoon takes in local cheese and chocolate. Pick-up and drop-off happen at your accommodation, with surcharges possible outside the Pokolbin, Cessnock, Rothbury, Branxton and Maitland areas, and visitors arriving by train can be met at Maitland station. Wine bought during the day is labelled with your name and stored on the bus until you are dropped back. Tours run all year in any weather, with a minimum of two guests. The shared format suits couples and small groups of friends celebrating a birthday or anniversary, while larger parties can arrange a private tour at an added cost. Children are only taken on private bookings, since wineries are licensed premises. The business is also linked to Cadair Cottage, a romantic stay with an outdoor spa, offered with the tour as a package.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people go on a Wine D Road tour?
The bus is filled from several bookings up to a total of 13 guests, so the group stays small. A tour runs with as few as two people, and a group of two or more can book the bus privately for an extra charge.
What does the $210 tour price include?
Collection from and return to your accommodation, four or five wineries with pre-booked private tastings, all tasting fees, a restaurant lunch with a glass of wine, beer or soft drink, and a stop for local cheese and chocolate.
Can we choose which wineries we visit?
Not on the guided tour. The guide picks small wineries known for good service and extras on the day. Groups who want their own list of cellar doors are better off booking a shuttle rather than a guided tour.
Where can we be picked up from?
From your accommodation in the Pokolbin, Cessnock, Rothbury, Branxton and Maitland areas, with a surcharge possible further out. There are no transfers from outside the Hunter, but guests can catch the train to Maitland and be collected from the station.
Can children come on the tour?
Children are not taken on the shared tour because wineries are licensed venues. If you have no choice but to bring them, book a private tour instead.
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Georgia Baldwin
a month ago
Dan was the best! I’ve been on a couple of wine tours in the past but this by far tops them all. The attention to detail, the planning and the relationships Dan has with the wine makers are unmatched. He was the best tou…
Jess Swatosch
3 months ago
We had the best day with dan on the wine tour!! We expected it to be amazing but Dans knowledge and charisma took it to the next level!! Highly recommend!!! The wines and tour was amazing
Rachel Kang
5 months ago
Had the best time with Dan taking us around to the most beautiful wineries! He had so much knowledge and also brought such good energy to the group! Thanks for showing us around the beautiful region Dan, we enjoyed every…
Francesca Jones
8 months ago
We had the most incredible day with Dan touring some of the best wineries in the Hunter region. Dan has a beautiful relationship with all of the owners, which means the tasting experience at each venue feels very persona…
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