Boutique Cellar Doors We Love to Share
Why We Love Recommending Local: Creating a True Hunter Valley Experience
One of the most beautiful parts of hosting private wine tours and in-house tastings with Wine Fairy Events is that it never feels transactional - it feels personal.
And when something is personal, you naturally want to share the best of it.
As someone who lives and breathes the Hunter Valley, I don’t just take guests to wineries - I introduce them to people, stories, landscapes and moments. Recommending other local businesses and referring guests to additional regional experiences is part of how we build something bigger than a wine tour. We build connection.
Boutique Cellar Doors We Love to Share
The Hunter Valley is filled with character-driven, family-owned and boutique producers. These are places where you’re not just another booking - you’re welcomed.
Here are some of the cellar doors we often recommend (and love working with):
Elbourne Wines – Beautifully refined wines with a warm, relaxed tasting experience. A perfect start to the day.
Bonvilla Estate – A charming, elevated location with classic Hunter expressions.
Mount View Wines – For 45 years Mount View Estate has been producing some of the most awarded wines in the Hunter Valley.
Vales Wines – Boutique, thoughtful, and beautifully balanced wines.
Pooles Rock Wines – A long-standing Hunter name offering polished and structured styles.
Mercer Wines – A family story in every glass, with personality and precision.
John Wallace Wines – Intimate tastings, stunning views, and wines that make you want to stay for another glass.
Horner Wines – Small production, big character.
Gartelmann Wines – European influence meets Hunter Valley charm.
Ernest Hill Wines – Friendly, approachable and consistently impressive.
Glandore Wines – Award-winning wines with depth and elegance.
Winmark Wines – Chardonnay lovers, this one’s for you - plus an art gallery that makes the visit extra special.
Savannah Estate – Welcoming and generous in spirit.
Every one of these producers contributes something unique to the region - whether it’s old vine Semillon, structured Shiraz, expressive Chardonnay or playful alternative varieties.
