45-Minute Cheese And Wine

Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tours runs this 45-minute cheese and wine session in Pokolbin, from $39 per person. Rated 4.9 across 152 reviews.

Overview

This is a short tasting rather than a full winery day out. Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tours runs a 45-minute cheese and wine pairing at their gourmet kitchen on McDonalds Road in Pokolbin. You turn up at the venue, settle in, and work through the paired wine and cheese with a host who talks you through each pour. One recent guest described the pairing as very enjoyable and praised the host for being informative throughout.

The format suits travellers who want a taste of Hunter Valley cheese and wine without committing half a day. It also works well as a filler between other Pokolbin stops, since it starts and finishes at the same address and does not involve any driving between venues. Alcoholic beverages are included in the ticket, and the group is capped at 16 travellers.

What it is not: a tour that moves between venues, and it does not include hotel pickup. You make your own way to 770 McDonalds Road. Confirmation arrives at the time of booking, and you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Two Fat BlokesArrive at the Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen, 770 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin. Hotel pickup is not included.
2. Cheese and wine pairingA 45-minute tasting with alcoholic beverages included, guided by the host who explains the pairings.
3. Finish at the meeting pointThe experience ends back at the same address, so you can continue on from Pokolbin under your own arrangements.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points to know before you book this tasting.

• Getting there. There is no hotel pickup, so you need your own transport to 770 McDonalds Road in Pokolbin. If you plan to taste wine, arrange a driver, a tour bus or a designated driver for afterwards.
• Group feel. The session runs with a maximum of 16 travellers. One reviewer described the host as very informative, which points to a guided format rather than a self-guided tasting.
• Time and pace. The whole experience runs for 45 minutes. It is short enough to slot between other winery visits or lunch plans in the area.
• What is poured. Alcoholic beverages are included in the price. The cheese component is part of the pairing format, though the listing does not itemise the food separately.
• Who it suits. Most travellers can participate according to the listing. It is not recommended for pregnant travellers, and service animals are allowed.
• Weather and numbers. The experience requires good weather and a minimum number of travellers. If it is cancelled for either reason, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.

Common issues. The main limitation is transport: there is no hotel pickup, so you must get yourself to Pokolbin. The venue is not wheelchair accessible, which matters for travellers with limited mobility. The 45-minute length may feel brief for anyone expecting a full winery tour, and the session can be cancelled if the minimum number of bookings is not met or weather is poor, though refunds or alternate dates are offered in those cases. It is also not recommended for pregnant travellers.

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