Cael's Gate sits on Wollombi Road at Broke, a family operation whose standard tasting runs seated for 45 minutes across up to five current-release wines for $15. The balcony looks over the vineyard to the Broken Back Range, with a landscaped patio and an indoor room if the weather turns.
Move up a tier and the $40 Reserve tasting compares the Handpicked and Single Vineyard bottlings over an hour. There are pairings to choose from too: cheese at $30, chocolate matched to truffles from local maker Cocoa Nib at $40, and a two-hour wine, cheese and charcuterie sitting. A Ploughman's lunch can follow the tasting in the courtyard or on the deck, with a glass of wine included. Gluten-free options are on request for the food pairings. The cellar door opens Friday to Sunday, so it is a weekend stop rather than a midweek one, and booking ahead is worth it for the crowd.
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- Tasting
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Tasting experiences
- Cellar Door Tasting$15pp
Five current-release wines that tell the Cael's Gate story, seated
- Wine & Cheese Experience$30pp
Guided tasting with artisan cheese pairings
- Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie$40pp
Selected wines with artisan cheese, premium charcuterie and accompaniments
- Wine & Chocolate Tasting$40pp
Five wines paired with artisan chocolate truffles from Cocoa Nib
- Reserve Wine Tasting$40pp
Limited-production and award-recognised wines rarely poured in standard tastings
- Wine & Ploughman's Lunch$50pp
Guided tasting followed by a Ploughman's lunch
How does this compare? See the Hunter Valley Cellar Door Price Index
Food & stay
Cael's Gate Wine Tasting & Ploughman's Lunch
| Mon – Thu | Closed |
|---|---|
| Fri – Sun | 10am – 4pm |
Caels Gate Wine Club
Join ↗Members commit to 12 bottles a year (choice of mixed, reds, whites or a Tempranillo-focused dozen) for 10% off wine and free shipping on 6+ bottles.
- Wine Club
Member's choice throughout the year · 12 bottles a release
Choice of Mixed Dozen, Reds Only, Whites Only or Samuel Tempranillo Focus Dozen
Every membership includes
10% member pricing on wine purchases · Free shipping Australia-wide on orders of 6+ bottles · Complimentary tastings for self plus up to six guests · Early access to new releases and museum wines · Priority access to member events (harvest days, tastings, private gatherings)
The estate
- Ownership
- Family owned
Getting here & good to know
Cael's Gate is at 697 Wollombi Road, Broke, in the Hunter Valley wine country.
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Details last checked 2026-09-12.