Whispering Brook

Whispering Brook is a boutique, family-run winery on Rodd Street known for Hunter Valley shiraz and semillon alongside Portuguese varietals, plus estate-grown olive oil. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor cellar door area and on leashed walks through the vineyard and olive grove.

Dog access and setup. Dogs are generally welcome in the outdoor seated tasting areas at the cellar door, on a lead at all times. The grounds around the vines and olive groves give plenty of room for a walk before or after your tasting. There is active farming on site, so a lead is a must, both for your dog's safety and out of respect for other guests. The estate also runs a guesthouse that can sleep up to 18, but pet policy for the accommodation side should be confirmed directly with Whispering Brook rather than assumed from the cellar door's dog-friendliness. Bring your own water and treats to be safe, though staff are generally accommodating of well-behaved dogs.

Known for. Premium Hunter shiraz and semillon, unusual Portuguese varietals like touriga nacional and arinto, and estate-grown extra virgin olive oil.

Getting there and parking. The cellar door is on Rodd Street, Broke, roughly two hours from Sydney via Cessnock or Freemans Waterhole. On-site parking is available, though arriving early is worth it on weekends and during peak season.

A weekday visit gives you the run of the olive grove walks without a full car park. If you want the fireside winter tastings or a vineyard tour, it is worth calling ahead to check dogs are included on the day.

Sources

• Whispering Brook Cellar Door · winecountry.com.au
• Contact Us - FAQ - Whispering Brook · whispering-brook.com
• Guesthouse - Whispering Brook · whispering-brook.com
• Pet Friendly Cellar Doors · winecountry.com.au

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