McLeish, Hunter Valley cellar door

Tasting	from $15
Cellar door	Open daily
Bookings	Walk-ins welcome
Established	1985

Bob and Maryanne McLeish planted Semillon and Chardonnay on DeBeyers Road in 1985 and opened the cellar door ten years later, and the estate is still family owned. Semillon is the wine to come for: it has carried the estate's reputation through four decades of show results, with Chardonnay, Shiraz and the Bordeaux reds alongside.

Two seated tastings are offered, the Vineyard Range and the Wines of Distinction, and you can add small plates or a regional produce platter for two. Prices are not published on the site and both tastings are booked online, so check as you go. The cellar door opens seven days, 10am to 5pm, and groups of twenty or more need to arrange it in advance. It is an unshowy, wine-first stop, the kind that suits people who came for the Semillon rather than the scene.

At this cellar door

Tasting: Cellar-door tastingWalk-ins welcomeBuy on site
Who it suits: Groups welcome

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Tasting experiences

Vineyard Range Wine Tasting$15pp
45 min · up to 12 guests
Seated Vineyard Range wine tasting with a bite of local cheese
Price shown only during online booking; not published on the site.
Wines of Distinction Tasting$35pp
45 min
Price shown only during online booking; not published on the site.
Enjoy the Grounds - BBQ & Vineyard Range Tasting$15pp
45 min
Price shown only during online booking; not published on the site.
Regional Tasting Platter$64pp
45 min
A tasting plate for two, added to any tasting (1 adult booking = plate for 2)
Price shown only during online booking; not published on the site.
Art of Pairing: Wine & Chocolate Experience$30pp
45 min
Price shown only during online booking; not published on the site.

How does this compare? See the Hunter Valley Cellar Door Price Index

Wine Partners Club

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Two membership options (User's Choice or a curated Set Pack), delivered 2-4 times a year at the member's choice, with 25% off cellar door price.

User's Choice
Member's choice: 2, 3 or 4 times a year · 6 bottles a release
Member selects a minimum of 6 wines from the available ranges
Set Pack
Member's choice: 2, 3 or 4 times a year
Choose White, Red or Mixed preference in half or dozen packs; wines selected by the McLeish family

Every membership includes

25% discount on cellar door price plus delivery · 20% off additional purchases of a dozen or more McLeish Estate wines · 10% off additional purchases of less than a dozen · Complimentary members tastings for up to 6 guests in the private members lounge · Exclusive estate updates, specials and event invitations

The estate

1985Established

Ownership: Family owned, founded by Robert and Maryanne McLeish

Getting here & good to know

McLeish is at 462 DeBeyers Road, Pokolbin, in the Hunter Valley wine country.

Can I visit McLeish without booking?

Walk-ins are welcome at McLeish, though booking ahead is wise for weekends, larger groups, or any seated or premium experience.

How much is a tasting at McLeish?

Tastings at McLeish start from $15 per person. Premium and seated experiences cost more; see the experiences listed on this page.

When is McLeish open?

McLeish's cellar door is open seven days a week. See the full opening hours in the visit panel on this page.

What can I taste at McLeish?

McLeish pours Semillon, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon among its wines. See the range and cellar-door prices on this page.

How far is McLeish from the centre of the Hunter Valley?

McLeish is about 0.4 km from the centre of the Hunter Valley, in Pokolbin.

What can I pair with a visit to McLeish?

Close to McLeish you can add Oak and Vine Cypress Lakes for lunch, The Parched Crow for another tasting and Pooles Rock to stay nearby. Build them into a day on the trip planner.

Can McLeish host a group?

Yes, McLeish welcomes groups. Contact them ahead to arrange larger bookings.