Audrey Wilkinson, Hunter Valley

Well what a location. Some of the best views. Friendly staff. Great selection of wines. I do feel this place is so unutilised. So much potential here for a restaurant, breakfast, lunch and the dinner views with lights of the valley would be unbelievable. It's a shame it's not fully utilised. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space. A museum plenty of history here. A must visit.

Excellent tasting experience, great setting even better views! Staff were engaged, attentive and informative. A great selection of wine to taste, with some really delicious wines. We bought LOTS!🤣. A fantastic lunch time, thanks!

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. We had a wine tasting experience and it was great. Collette was very knowledgeable and lovely, she made our experience so memorable. Do not skip on this winery - you will not be disappointed! Not to mention… the view is spectacular.

Our experience at Audrey Wilkinson was truly one of a kind — from the rolling vineyards that stretched across the hills to the perfect blend of old-school charm and modern elegance inside the venue. The layout was beautifully thought out, with a welcoming bar area, carefully displayed merchandise, and a small museum that showcased fascinating old tools once used in the art of winemaking. Everywhere we looked, there was a sense of history and craftsmanship. The atmosphere inside seamlessly matched the breathtaking views outside — serene lakes, endless rows of vines, and distant mountain ranges that painted a picture-perfect backdrop. It was not just a tasting, but a journey through tradition, nature, and beauty.

We had a booked wine tasting for 9 at Audrey Wilkinson Winery (1 of my favourites) early August. It was a Saturday, so extremely busy, however we were looked after by Robyn. Robyn, you made our day! Thank you for your knowledge & expertise on the wines & the history of the winery. Your personality & understanding of how to read the group did not go unnoticed. I would say the best host of the day after visiting several other wineries. The personal touch of a bottle of wine as we left for us to celebrate several birthdays was greatly appreciated. See you when we are next in the Hunter

The view at Audrey Wilkinson is absolutely stunning, with one of the best vineyard outlooks in the Hunter Valley. It’s the perfect spot to sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The wines are of good quality, especially the Semillon and Shiraz, which showcase the character of the region very well. However, the service was just average. While everything went smoothly, it lacked the warmth and attentiveness that would have made the experience truly exceptional. Overall, it’s still a great place to visit for the atmosphere and wine, but the service could be improved to match the high quality of the setting.

We had such a great experience at this winery yesterday ! Mya did our wine tasting and she was absolutely amazing — she explained everything perfectly and made it super interesting, even for us who aren’t really into wine. Thanks, we actually enjoyed every part of it. It was the perfect experience!

We had a wonderful wine tasting experience here. The staff were very friendly and welcoming—despite us arriving without a reservation, they kindly offered to seat us. The semillon was especially good, and the staff were extremely generous, offering us more than the standard tasting. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up purchasing a bottle to take home. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the area!

Very pleasant staff. We enjoyed our friendly server, Hamisch (spelling it wrong, I'm sure!). We ordered the premium wine tasting of 7 of their wines. He gave us an extra tasting of one he thought I'd like better. He was knowledgeable about the grapes used and educated us on the various soils the grapes need. The view from up there is spectacular. Highly recommend.

Robin, our host was excellent!!! The wines were very nice and such a beautiful location. Highly recommend!

Amazing views but the winery itself wasn't to our liking. We did the museum tasting which was a bit expensive and had some wines that felt a little past their prime. While we didn't like the wines, the muscat was a standout.

NOTE: I am not a wine enthusiast so this review might be slightly biased. This vineyard was part of the winery tour that my partner and I signed up for. The estate itself is HUGE and beautiful. (make sure you take some photos!) The cellar door is very spacious, compared to others. The ladies working behind the counter were very friendly and nice. They were knowledgeable about their wines and gave us suggestions on what to try (instead of trying everything on the wine tasting menu because after a while, everything will taste the same!). I have heard from the tour guide that a lot of people have commented that this is one of the BEST wineries in Hunter Valley. Be sure to check out this place (with your camera!) :)

First, the obvious: the view is fantastic, and the grounds pretty good. That's 3*. The tasting experience is sub-par, perhaps because the winery is a victim of its own success. A crowd worthy of a pub on a Friday night pushes to access the two bar counters. The wines covered by the free tasting were forgettable, nothing you can't find elsewhere, the good ones seem to be covered by a $5 surcharge tasting which is not advertised. Service was not enthusiastic: for example, I asked and was denied a try of the ratafia, at which point the customer sipping it explained the surcharge tasting thing, why did it take a customer to let us know? Asking about the wines I was tasting, I was told the semillon was a simple wine, and the shiraz fuller bodied. I was waiting to hear that the sky is blue and grass grows on hills but he was already processing the next batch of tasters. I could not find a list of older vintages or rarer things that might be worth a purchase - maybe one needs to know about that in advance as well? Only three toilets, two unisex and one female. Again the crowd meant a delay. There's a reason for having male toilets, it is possible for more men to be done quicker if you have a urinal, this means shorter queues for everybody. The only other place I know with unisex toilets is McDonald's, and they do it to discourage people from relying on their toilet... If you want to observe the beauty of the Hunter Valley from high up, get through the dirt track and enjoy the view, but skip the stressful experience indoors, or come outside rush hour. If you want to do a tasting with your view, go to Scarborough instead - same setup, but much better service (more interested, at least) and the free tasting has food and the better wines of the house.

Agree with others here - one of the best views in Pokolbin / Hunter Valley area. Wine tasting was busy today - love the history in the gallery and presentation overall. Has the ability to be pretentious, but isn't really. very professional. decent pours - just missed a 20 minute lecture/slideshow about the history of the winery. didn't make a purchase, but that's only because we had to choose carefully due to travel restrictions. good wine- good people - great view. Recommend. Date of Visit: 12/30/14

I always stop here when I'm in the Hunter! Getting to this cellar door is an adventure in its (if your luck you might pass a kangaroo or two). Friday's are usually relatively quite compared to the weekends. The staff here are awesome and very knowledgeable. Grab a bottle or six of the Tempranillo to take home and you won't be unhappy it's devine.

We had a wonderful tasting session here - $5, delicious wine & knowledgeable associates. The building is airy & well suited for a large party. We popped in on a Saturday so it was busy but we only waited about 10mim for the tasting. The biggest appeal of this place - the property - stunning valley views & a big lawn where many people were picnicking. I highly recommend making the stop - pick up some cheese & bread before you go!

Amazing service and incredible knowledge from our server, Ebony. Spent over an hour at our tasting, but learnt so much about the wines we tasted and the varieties in general. The wines themselves were amazing, could not go past a visit here!

The 2010 Lake Shiraz and the 2011 Winemaker's Selection Semillon are the real picks here. The Shiraz (rated 92 pts by James Halliday) is mellow with a fragrant cherry bouquet, and the semillon has the perfect mineral and citrus Hunter Valley finish. The views are superb too. Well worth a visit.

One of the best views in the valley! Be sure to bring your camera to capture some gorgeous photos! :)