Wine House Hunter Valley

Wine House sits on the corner of Broke Road and McDonalds Road, a cellar door that pours a large range of small-batch and iconic Hunter wines under one roof. For dog owners the value is the outdoor courtyard, with vineyard views and a relaxed table to taste across several producers in one stop.

Where the dog goes. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor courtyard seating. Inside the main cellar door is generally off-limits, so plan to be in the courtyard and check with staff on arrival. Keep your dog on a lead and supervised. Water bowls are often out, but bring your own bottle and bowl to be sure.

What is there. A broad tasting line-up that lets you sample many local labels in the one visit, plus quality food in a country setting if you want to linger over lunch outdoors with the dog.

Getting there. Corner of Broke Road and McDonalds Road, a central and easy-to-find junction. Plenty of on-site angled parking, with flat access from the car park to the dog-friendly outdoor area.

When to go. The courtyard is the spot, so a milder part of the day or a shaded table suits a dog in summer. Its central corner location makes it a natural mid-loop stop, calmer mid-week than on a busy weekend.

Sources

• Wineries and wine tastings in and around Pokolbin · wanderlog.com

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