Hunter Valley  > Usher Tinkler Wines

Usher Tinkler Wines

        15/20
97 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320 Australia

Open  10am-5pm 7 days
Cards MC,V,AE
Picture
Tasting bench
The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Modern hipster feel in a cute old building, friendly team and great vibe. Hidden Gem awarded.

To "Wine about": Nothing
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How many bottles did we buy: 12

Suitable for: Couples and Small Groups
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Visited July 2016 (weekday)
Getting There
Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
Australia
New South Wales
Hunter Valley
Paved road, no driveway as directly on the road
Upon Arrival
Parking​
Setting​
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance​
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Airconditioning/Fireplace
There are a good number of gravel car parks
The cellar door is a renovated old 1800 weatherboard church
Boutique
The interior of the old church has polished floorboards at the original end and then polished concrete in the more modern extension at the back.  There is a real hipster feel to this cellar door with leather couches, the old retro turntable and the eclectic mix of chairs and tables around the room
Yes/No
Tasting Experience
Number of wines on tasting​
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines​​
Staff attitude​​
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Winery Tour Offered​​
Tasting seating available at counter​​

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Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
5+
Chardonay and Shiraz
No wait time but we were the only ones there
Good knowledge of the wines and the region
Friendly and welcoming, happy to talk through the history of the cellar door and have a chat
No
Yes there are stools at the tasting bench, as well as tasting tables and chairs around the room.  You could also sink into the wonderful leather chesterfield couches
Tasting notes/order form provided
Food Offering
Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
Yes
Salumi and cheese available to be purchased to have with your wine tasting (the items in the cabinet looked very appetising)
Hip Pocket
Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
$25-$65
Free
N/A
N/A
$15-$30
Yes, 20% discount for commitment to purchase 2 dozen per year
Other features, facilities and offerings
Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids​
Dog friendly​​
By the way...
No
No
No
We really enjoyed this cellar door. The whole experience is full of character, from the old church to the funky feel inside.  Also the labels have their own unique style and we really enjoyed the wine.  
This cellar door is serviced by the Mcdonalds road walking/bike path if you would like to walk here and is directly next to Gundog Estate
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