Must Visit Cellar Doors- Winmark

Hunter Valley

Winmark Wines has a long history as one of the Hunter Valleys’ premier vineyards. It was established long ago in the premium soils of the Broke Fordwich area, originally as the renowned Pooles Rock vineyard which had a reputation as the best Hunter Valley vineyard of its time.

It was sold in 2011 and when purchased in 2016 by current owner, Karin Adcock (renowned for bringing Pandora to Australia), it was neglected and rundown. Karin has lovingly restored the property with no expense spared, bringing to it Karin’s passion for design and art.

Renowned landscape designer, Paul Bangay was engaged to create some of the beautiful features of the property that include a rose garden, gazebo 12.5m pool and tennis court. She also commissioned relatively unknown sculptor David Ball, just before he won the 2017 Bondi Sculpture by the Sea major prize, to build Biosis, a massive steel structure that is perched above the vines.

For half a century, the vineyard has grown exceptional fruit, with a proud history of producing highly acclaimed Chardonnay. In acknowledgement of this, Winmark Wines has devoted the entire estate to Chardonnay. With blocks carefully replaced with French root stock to supplement the exceptional reputation the winery already had.

Beautifully designed, the new cellar door overlooks the 28 acre vineyard, offering tastings of Winmark’s premium Chardonnays.

A wonderland of their own, the Winmark Art Gallery and Sculpture walk have opened alongside the cellar door making Winmark the perfect place to spend an afternoon.

With all that Winmark has to offer over its 130 breathtaking acres  – it is a must visit destination that connects wine, art and nature. The property also offers luxury accommodation for those who want to immerse themselves in the picturesque scenery for longer than an afternoon.

BEST WINES TO CELLAR

Winmark 21 Chardonnay   –  $37 per bottle
We harvested in the cool night air and respected this superb fruit throughout fermentation and maturation with protective and gentle handling. The resultant wine charms with a striking pale lemon hue, bursting with elderflower and white peach aromas. The palate is juicy and intriguing, with stone fruits and ripe Meyer lemon notes supported with elegant spices. Enjoy now or cellar with confidence for up to 5 years.

2021 Single Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay  – $55 per bottle
Meticulously crafted from fruit harvest in the cool and gently pressed to ensure absolute freshness it was introduced to fine French Oak for 11 months allowing time to develop it’s rich and elegant palate. The Single Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay is inviting and generous with bright Nashi pear, fig and biscotti with butterscotch aromas. The expressions of warm spice tones followed by earthy minerality are courtesy of the unique Winmark soils. The velvety finish is long and persistent, with hints of citrus. This wine will mature beautifully over time.

Purchase online at:
www.winmarkwines.com.au/shop
Our Cellar door is open 7 days, at 229 Wollombi Road Broke NSW 2330