Hunter Valley  > Bimbadgen Estate

Bimbadgen Estate

        16/20
790 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, NSW, Australia, 2320

Open  10am-5pm Sun-Thurs, 10am-7pm Fri-Sat
Cards MC,V
Picture
Tasting bench
The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Very friendly and engaging cellar door assistant, nice setting, interesting walk through the winery on entry, great food offering. 1 Door Awarded

To "Wine about": Nothing
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How many bottles did we buy: 6

Suitable for: Couples, Groups and Families

Visited July 2016 (weekday)
Getting There
Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
Australia
New South Wales
Hunter Valley
Paved road and smooth long brick paved driveway
Upon Arrival
Parking
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Setting
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Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance​
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Airconditioning/Fireplace
There are a good number of car parks but these are also shared by the restaurant so parking may be more challenging at lunch time
There is a nice garden setting and fountain at the entry to the building. While there are no real views from the cellar door itself, you can wander out to the terrace where there are nice views over the lawns, vineyards and hills beyond.  The view from the restaurant is even better
Commercial
When you walk in the front door you are instantly confronted with a modern winery that is interesting to see.  The cellar door is down the stairs which is modern and well lit with alot of gift accessories on display as well as a long tasting bench.  There are plenty of doors and windows out to the pretty outdoor terrace
Yes/No
Tasting Experience
Number of wines on tasting​
Wait time

Knowledge of wines​​

Particular wines or varietals known for
Staff attitude​​

Winery Tour Offered​​
Tasting seating available at counter​​
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
20+
Barely any wait time and there were a number of other small groups at the tasting bench at the time
Great knowledge of the wines including food matches and cellaring recommendations
Semillon and Shiraz
Very enthusiastic and friendly cellar door assistant, with plenty of great recommendations. Very entertaining experience
Yes, to members only
Yes, some stools at the bench
Order form provided on request
Food Offering
Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
Yes
Highly regarded restaurant, Esca.  We had a nice lunch here
Hip Pocket
Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
$16-$100
Free
N/A
Free
$15-$40
Yes, 20% discount for commitment to purchase 1 dozen per year, plus restaurant and accommodation discounts
Other features, facilities and offerings
Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids​
Dog friendly​​
By the way...
Yes, extensive
No, but there is a big green lawn to play on
Yes, outside only
Whilst at lunch we were able to look out over the vineyards and watch the many kangaroos that wander by
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