Degen Estate

Degen Estate at 365 Deasys Road is a small, boutique vineyard with a friendly, approachable cellar door and a relaxed attitude to dogs. Its quiet Deasys Road position makes it a tranquil stop away from the busier Broke Road run.

Where the dog goes. Dogs are welcome on the property with you, settling on the lawns and outdoor seating while you taste, and in the relaxed cellar door setting. Keep your dog on a lead. Bring your own water bowl, as the setup is kept casual.

What is there. Boutique estate wines from their own vineyard, with Shiraz and Semillon the familiar picks. The appeal is the small-scale, unhurried tasting in calm, picturesque surrounds rather than a big-production room.

Getting there. 365 Deasys Road, Pokolbin, with a dedicated parking area right next to the cellar door.

When to go. The quieter side road and intimate scale suit a dog that prefers calm over crowds, especially mid-week. A milder part of the day is kindest for lounging on the outdoor seating in summer.

Sources

• Dog-Friendly Cellar Doors - Hunter Valley | HUNTERhunter · hunterhunter.com.au

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