Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting Experience in Hunter Valley
Overview
Award-Winning Boutique Winery: Taste hand-crafted wines from Cael’s Gate, proudly made with minimal intervention and sourced from premium vineyards in Hunter Valley and beyond
Triple Indulgence: A perfectly curated experience combining wine, artisan cheese, and handcrafted chocolate – designed to elevate your palate
Intimate and Authentic: Unlike large commercial tours, this tasting is personal, hosted by passionate cellar door staff who share the story behind every bottle
Perfect for Couples & Small Groups: Ideal as a date, gift experience, or outing with friends
Support Local: Enjoy cheese and chocolate from small-scale, local producers, supporting regional artisans alongside Cael’s Gate’s boutique wines
What's Included
- Snacks 2 chocolate truffles from local Cocoa Nib
- Meals A cheese board featuring artisan cheeses sourced from the Hunter region
- Alcoholic beverages A guided tasting of 5 premium Cael’s Gate wines, including whites, reds and limited-release vintages
- Lunch Full lunch or meal service (light cheese board only)
- Transport to and from Cael’s Gate Wines (self-drive required)
Meeting Location
697 Wollombi Road
Broke NSW 2330, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Step into the tranquil surrounds of Hunter Valley and discover the charm of Cael’s Gate Wines, a boutique winery known for hand-crafted, small-batch wines. You’ll be warmly welcomed at our cellar door before settling in for a guided tasting of five of our current release wines, including elegant whites, bold reds, and unique varietals.
As you sip, you’ll enjoy a curated cheese board featuring artisan selections from local producers, thoughtfully paired to highlight the character of each wine. To finish, indulge in handcrafted chocolates matched to our richer styles, creating a truly decadent finale. Along the way, our passionate team will share the stories behind the wines, the region, and the people who craft them. Relax, unwind, and savour a uniquely Hunter Valley tasting experience.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting Experience in Hunter Valley?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Snacks. 2 chocolate truffles from local Cocoa Nib.
- Meals. A cheese board featuring artisan cheeses sourced from the Hunter region.
- Alcoholic beverages. A guided tasting of 5 premium Cael’s Gate wines, including whites, reds and limited-release vintages.
- Lunch. Full lunch or meal service (light cheese board only).
- Transport to and from Cael’s Gate Wines (self-drive required).
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting Experience in Hunter Valley is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting Experience in Hunter Valley will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks2 chocolate truffles from local Cocoa Nib
- MealsA cheese board featuring artisan cheeses sourced from the Hunter region
- Alcoholic beveragesA guided tasting of 5 premium Cael’s Gate wines, including whites, reds and limited-release vintages
- LunchFull lunch or meal service (light cheese board only)
- Transport to and from Cael’s Gate Wines (self-drive required)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
