Magnificent Hunter Valley Wineries Tour
Sydney Wine Tour bus
trip commences from front of Star City Casino and travels north to the
rich Hunter Valley Wineries region.
First stop is one where you can take a stroll through the township
of Wollombi
Village, in aboriginal language meaning the meeting place of the
waters. Wollombi is almost a town that time has forgotten, with old
buildings and quaint shops.
You must see Saint Michaels church, a beautiful
sandstone building and The Endeavour Museum, full of local history and
housed in the original Wollombi Courthouse.
Reboard the coach for a guided tour of McWilliams
Mount Pleasant Estate, nestled in the slopes of the Brokenback Range.
The Estate comprises a cellar door, 140-seat function room, gift shop
and Elizabeth's Café.
After
a delicious lunch you will have wine tasting at McGuigans
Winery, a family winery that has produced quality wines for 4 generations.
McGuigan wines have won many prestigious industry awards including the
2002 best Australian shiraz and a major award at the 2005 Food Challenge
Awards.
Finally you will visit 25 hectares of spectacular floral displays at Hunter
Valley Gardens. Stroll through the shopping complex, try some taste
tempting home made chocolates or sample more superb wines at Tempus
Two.
The Sydney Wine Tour is not just for wine lovers, anybody can enjoy the sightseeing plus learn about how wineries select grapes to make different blends of quality wine. It is not just the grapes that make a good wine. The skill of the wine maker cannot be overlooked where the best labels are concerned. The Sydney Wine Tour is highly recommended as a great day trip for all ages.