Picnic Hamper, 90-Minute Masterclass

Wine tasting at the cellar door, then a picnic hamper to enjoy on the grounds at Audrey Wilkinson in Pokolbin. Rated 4.9 across 85 reviews, from $95 per person for 1.5 unhurried hours.

Overview

This experience packs three things into one visit at Audrey Wilkinson's Pokolbin cellar door: a guided wander through the on-site museum, a hosted wine master class with a premium tasting, and a picnic hamper with a bottle of wine to enjoy wherever you like on the property. The whole thing runs for 1.5 hours, and one past guest said they could happily have lingered longer over the picnic. You make your own way there; hotel pickup is not part of the package.

The setting does a lot of the work. The cellar door sits at the foothills of the Brokenback Mountain Ranges, and once the tasting is done you can carry your hamper out among the vines, find a spot on the lawn, or take one of the undercover verandah tables if the weather turns. Reviewers consistently single out the views, and one described the picnic as a relaxing way to spend the afternoon.

It suits a couple or a group of friends, as the listing itself puts it. Dietary needs can be accommodated if you flag them when booking, and the tasting is run under responsible service of alcohol.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Arrive at cellar doorMeet at the Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard Cellar Door on De Beyers Road, Pokolbin. Pickup is not included, so you arrange your own transport.
2. Museum visitA host guides you through the on-site museum, covering the property's history before the tasting begins.
3. Wine master classAn experienced host walks you through a master class, followed by a premium tasting of the showcase wines the winemakers consider classic varietals.
4. Collect picnic hamperPick up your packed picnic lunch plus a bottle of wine of your choosing to take with you.
5. Picnic among the vinesSettle wherever suits: among the vines, on the lawn with valley views, or at an undercover verandah table if the weather is poor.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things will shape the day, from footwear to timing, based on the listing and what past guests have reported.

• Getting there. There is no hotel pickup, so you need your own transport to reach the cellar door on De Beyers Road in Pokolbin. Allow time to arrive before your session starts.
• Pace and timing. The whole experience is listed at 1.5 hours, and one reviewer noted you could easily have stayed longer over the picnic. If you want a relaxed afternoon, it is worth keeping your schedule loose afterwards.
• Where to sit. You choose your picnic spot: in the vines, on the grassed lawn, or at undercover tables on the verandah. Reviews mention a lovely grassed area for enjoying the food and wine.
• Food and wine. The hamper and a bottle of wine are included, and reviewers repeatedly describe the food as beautiful and the wines as delicious. Dietary requirements can be met if you mention them at the time of booking.
• Group feel. The listing frames it as an experience for a couple or a group of friends, and some reviewers were surprised to find themselves effectively on their own for the tasting.
• Weather. Undercover seating is available for less favorable days. The lawn and vine rows are open to the elements, so check the forecast and dress for sitting outside.

Common issues. The main limitation is transport: there is no pickup, so this only works if you can get yourself to Pokolbin. The duration is 1.5 hours. Weather can affect the outdoor setting, though undercover verandah seating is available. Alcohol is served under responsible service rules, and dietary requirements are accommodated when the details are given at the time of booking.

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