Top Hunter Valley Cooking Classes

This blending experience is perfect for wine lovers of all levels – whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of wine. Come join us for an unforgettable interactive experience of red wine blending and education! We require a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 10 to run this experience.

Enjoy a wine-tasting experience with a difference: You have to guess the six selected wines. Discover if your palate is really as refined as you think. This guided experience includes a private seated tasting, house made charcuterie board, six wines, your tasting mat, and the wine experience booklet.

This wonderful team building activity starts with the very best ingredients. The best flour, garden fresh tomatoes, and the best quality local produce. Sauces are made from scratch, in the traditional Italian way. Once the pizza bases are ready – then on goes the toppings and into the pizza oven. Your own lunch prepared by your own hand!

Learn all about wine with this two hour educational class at the Hunter Valley REsort. You’ll learn all the steps in making wine from the vineyard to it getting bottled. First you’ll walk through the vineyard, learn how the vines grow, and then get going with a comprehensive course with the cellarmaster. Ask all the questions you’d like, while having various wine tastings throughout the day.

**Pokolbin's Wine Paddles** Experience sensory delight with our Wine Paddles. Savour five exceptional wines, each paired with an assortment of cheeses or chocolates. Each wine, reflecting Pokolbin's rich terroir, has distinct notes. Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or a casual wine enthusiast, this tasting journey will enchant your senses. **Pokolbin's Junior Tasting Paddle** For our younger guests, we offer the Junior Tasting Paddle, ensuring a fun visit for the whole family. It features a rotating selection of vibrant juices and colourful lollies, pleasing young palates. This age-appropriate tasting is ideal for children aged 6 to 17.

Join a member of the Tyrrell's team on an in-depth exploration through the ages of our flagship Winemaker’s Selection, Vat 1 Semillon. Vat 1 Semillon is Australia's most awarded white wine, having won almost 5,500 medals and over 330 trophies. This is an iconic Hunter Valley experience and must-do for Semillon enthusiasts.

Get a group of friends or colleagues together for a unique wine-related challenge. If you're looking for a unique and exciting team building activity, consider barrel rolling. You can even up the stakes and participate in a barrel rolling race. While onsite, why not include a Wine theater or beer tasting at the brewhouse.

Enjoy the age-old tradition of pressing wine grapes by foot in an oak barrel. Experience a feeling like no else as you squish the juicy grapes. This grape stomping experience is sure to be a fun and memorable day out with your partner, family, friends or workmates in the scenic Hunter Valley, north of Sydney.