Sobels, Hunter Valley cellar door

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

Sobels grows, makes and bottles on 21 acres at Halls Road in Pokolbin, and the cellar door opens 9am to 5pm seven days. The range covers dry and sweet whites, a rose, the classic reds and fortifieds, and the standard tasting works through up to twenty of them, which is a lot of ground for one sitting.

Beyond the bar there is a walk through the working winery with the winemakers, and pairing sessions with artisanal cheese or gourmet chocolate. A makers market sets up out the front on weekends, so it doubles as somewhere to browse local produce. No tasting prices are published on the site, and sessions are booked online, so check as you go. Wine club members and their friends taste free, and large groups of fifteen or more are taken in a covered outdoor setting.

At this cellar door

Tasting: Cellar-door tastingWalk-ins welcomeBuy on site
On site: Guided toursEvents programme
Who it suits: Groups welcome

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Tasting experiences

Cellar Door Tasting$15pp
30 min
Seated tasting of up to 20 wines, served tableside
Large Group Wine Tasting$15pp
45 min · booking required
Seated tasting of up to 20 wines for groups of 15 or more
Behind the Scenes Tour with Wine Tasting$25pp
60 min
Winery tour, meet the winemakers, followed by a guided tasting
Wine & Chocolate Pairing$25pp
45 min
Selected wines paired with gourmet chocolates

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

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Getting here & good to know

Sobels is at 5 Halls Road, Pokolbin, in the Hunter Valley wine country.

Can I visit Sobels without booking?

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

How much is a tasting at Sobels?

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

When is Sobels open?

Sobels'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 Sobels?

Sobels pours Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Riesling among its wines. See the range and cellar-door prices on this page.

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

Sobels is about 2.5 km from the centre of the Hunter Valley, in Pokolbin.

What can I pair with a visit to Sobels?

Close to Sobels you can add Tower Lodge Restaurant for lunch, Tower Whiskey Distillery for another tasting and Tower Lodge to stay nearby. Build them into a day on the trip planner.

Can Sobels host a group?

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