Ernest Hill Wines

Ernest Hill Wines is a family-owned boutique cellar door on Wine Country Drive in Nulkaba, right in the Hunter Valley. The single defining reason to bring your dog: you can share a relaxed, unpretentious tasting with panoramic views of the Broken Back Ranges without leaving your dog behind.

Dog setup. Dogs are welcome to join you during a tasting, typically in the outdoor vineyard and cellar door areas. Pets must be well-behaved and kept on a lead at all times. Bring your own water bowl to be safe, as provision can vary. Call ahead to confirm whether dogs are permitted inside the cellar door structure itself.

Known for. Small-batch semillon and chardonnay made exclusively from free-run pressings. The team deliberately under-crops and drops any fruit that does not meet quality standards, keeping the focus tight and the cellar door experience genuinely relaxed.

Getting there & parking. Located on Wine Country Drive in the Nulkaba and Pokolbin area, with easy access from main Hunter Valley routes. On-site parking is available at the winery.

Nearby with the dogs. Several dog-friendly cellar doors sit nearby in the Hunter Valley, making a relaxed circuit straightforward. Consider pairing the visit with Tulloch Wines or Brokenwood Wines in Pokolbin.

When to go: aim for a mild weekday or early weekend afternoon for the calmest outdoor setting and the best of those Broken Back Range views.

Sources

• PET FRIENDLY CELLAR DOORS | Hunter Valley Wine Country · winecountry.com.au
• Explore Australia's Craft Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries · smallbatchatlas.com.au
• 32 Best Stops Between Cessnock and Gosford - Wanderlog · wanderlog.com

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.