Degen is the smallest commercial vineyard in the Lower Hunter, run by the family whose name is on the label. Thomas and Jean Degen planted the block on Deasys Road in September 2001 and opened the cellar door in 2013, and they grow Shiraz, Chardonnay and Semillon, made as single-vineyard wines with Hunter winemakers.
Every tasting is seated, hosted by a family member and booked in advance at a set time, so this is a stop to plan rather than stumble into. The Petite is $10 for three wines over 20 minutes; the $15 Single Vineyard runs seven wines with a plate of chocolate, cheese, olives and smoked trout. There is a kids' version at $10 with hot chocolate and a snack plate, which is rare in the valley, and Vine Stay accommodation on the same 54-acre property for larger groups. It opens Friday to Sunday, with a maximum of ten per booking.
At this cellar door
- Tasting
- Cellar-door tastingBooking requiredBuy on site
- On site
- Stay on site
- Who it suits
- Family-friendly
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Tasting experiences
- Degen Petite Tasting$10pp
Three Degen wines, seated, hosted by a Degen family member.
- Degen Single Vineyard Tasting$15pp
Seven single-vineyard wines, seated, with a tasting plate of chocolate, cheese, olives, smoked trout, crackers and a sweet treat.
- Single Vineyard Kids Experience$10pp
For under-10s: hot chocolate or an alcohol-free grape drink, a savoury and sweet snack plate, and a colouring or game pack.
How does this compare? See the Hunter Valley Cellar Door Price Index
Food & stay
Stay on site
Larger-group accommodation on the family's 54-acre Pokolbin property.
Touché
Join ↗Twice-yearly six-bottle case, member's choice of style, at member pricing; exact costs are not published and require joining to see.
- TouchéPriced on your selection
Twice a year · 6 bottles a release
Touché tastings 'Salute' experience · Members price on Degen Wines · Early timing on vintage releases and museum stock · Discount on estate luxury stays · Inaugural members introduction gift
The estate
- Ownership
- Family owned, planted by Thomas and Jean Degen
Getting here & good to know
Degen is at 365 Deasys Rd, Pokolbin, in the Hunter Valley wine country.
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Details last checked 2026-09-12.