Where is McCaffrey's Estate located?

McCaffrey's Estate is located at 614 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, in the Hunter Valley wine region of NSW, Australia. It is approximately 2 hours' drive from Sydney and 50 minutes from Newcastle.

What are McCaffrey's Estate cellar door opening hours?

The McCaffrey's Estate cellar door is open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm, including weekends. Closed on NSW public holidays. Walk-ins are welcome.

Is McCaffrey's Estate family friendly?

Yes, McCaffrey's Estate is very family friendly. Children are welcome to explore the vineyard, and the estate is home to babydoll sheep, chickens, and dogs.

Does McCaffrey's Estate have accommodation?

Yes. McCaffrey's Estate offers two self-contained private cottages — Cabernet Cottage and Merlot Cottage — nestled among the vines at the Pokolbin estate.

What types of wine does McCaffrey's Estate produce?

McCaffrey's Estate produces handcrafted boutique wines including sparkling, white, rosé, red, and fortified wine. All grapes are hand-picked from the estate vineyard in Pokolbin, Hunter Valley.

Has McCaffrey's Estate won any awards?

Yes. McCaffrey's Estate has won Hunter Valley Tourism Awards and Hunter Region Business of the Year. Winemaker Declan McCaffrey represented Team Australia at the 2025 World Tasting Championship in France.

Welcome to McCaffrey’s Estate

Boutique Hunter Valley Winery & Accommodation

WORLD WINE TASTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 LIVE COVERAGE

Declan McCaffrey will be representing Australia at the World Tasting Championships at The Palais des Papes in Avignon, France on Saturday 17 October. After finishing 3rd in the world last year, Team Australia is back to compete for the podium!

More than 40 teams from five continents go head to head.

In front of each team, twelve wines are tasted blind. For each one, they must identify, the grape variety, its geographic origin, the appellation and the vintage.

Watch live from 6:00PM Sydney time and 9:00AM in France

Our family, our vineyard, your Hunter Valley escape

At McCaffrey’s Estate, wine is personal.

What began as a family dream has become a boutique vineyard where every grape is hand-picked, every bottle tells a story, and every visitor is welcomed as a friend.

We love sharing a seat at our cellar door, inviting children to explore the vineyard, and watching visitors relax into the rhythm of the vines. With cottages nestled among the rows, you can even wake to the view that inspires our wines.

This is not a large commercial winery – it’s our life, our home, and our invitation to experience the Hunter Valley in the way we believe it’s meant to be enjoyed: warmly, authentically, and together.

We can’t wait to meet you!

Danielle and Declan McCaffrey

Located on the popular Hermitage Road in Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, McCaffrey’s Estate is a family-owned and operated winery and cellar door. We offer unique, hands-on wine experiences, and self-contained accommodation for those who wish to truly escape.

We can also help you make the most of your Hunter Valley stay – from booking wine tours, bike hire or concert transfers, to sharing our favourite restaurants and local attractions. Whether it’s a family getaway or a special occasion, you’ll find plenty to explore. To find out more about the Hunter Valley visit www.winecountry.com.au

Be sure to book your accommodation with us directly for the best rates, and reserve your wine tasting to secure your preferred time – although walk-ins are always welcome.

We’d love you to stay connected by signing up to our newsletter, or consider joining our Convivial Club for member pricing, exclusive events, and regular wine deliveries.

Meet the owners

After years spent exploring Europe’s wine regions, Declan and Danielle McCaffrey found their home among the vines of Pokolbin, in the heart of the Hunter Valley. In 2014, they established McCaffrey’s Estate, a family-owned winery built around their love of wine, a passion for winemaking and the pleasure of sharing it with others.

Today, they invite visitors to experience their little corner of wine country through handcrafted, boutique wines, personalised cellar door tastings and ‘A Winemaker for the Day’, a hands-on wine blending experience. With two self-contained vineyard cottages on the estate, guests can also stay amongst the vines and enjoy a more personal side of the Hunter Valley.

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   Alexander Bacon 
 24 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great wine with our fantastic sommelier Tinny. Such a relaxed end to our day where Tinny managed to teach us a lot about wine and make us laugh in equal measure.  This winery will be top of the list next time we return.
  
 
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   Neelkrishna Patel 
 13 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We did the wine and cheese tasting experience and it was incredible! Tinny was super knowledgable and friendly. She made the whole experience so special, thank you so much! Will definitely come back when next in AUS
  
 
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   S A 
 7 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Declan was very lovely during our wine making experience, very knowledgeable and made you feel at home! Had a fun experience! Will definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try this! 10/10
  
 
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   Dave Andrews 
 7 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had the best wine mixing and tasting class! We feel like experts now. We also got to make our own bottle of blended wine to take home.
  
 
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   Alisha Trimble 
 3 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A beautiful family run vineyard with a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. We’ve visited around 10 vineyards throughout the valley, and this was the first we came across that grows and produces all of its own grapes onsite. It’s clear there’s a real passion and pride in what they do, which makes the experience feel particularly authentic. A lovely place to visit and definitely one that stood out for us.
  
 
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   Asum Banu Kilic 
 30 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Knowledge of soiling to picking up right time of grapes improved to visit McCafferty's Estate Declan was exceptional
  
 
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   Julius L. 
 26 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Delicous wines, tasty Cheese and great Host!
  
 
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   Sophie Lucht 
 26 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great vibe! Declan was amazing with details of all of the wines. Definitely recommend!!
  
 
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   Phillipa Harris 
 25 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a truly lovely tasting experience. Fabulous host, Declan, took time to explain the process of how the wines were made and the stories behind some of the names of the wines. The wines were well paired with delicious locally made cheeses which added to the experience. We were pleasantly surprised with how delicious each wine was; from the delicate whites to the 'Whistler' red.  Could not fault any of these wines, so much so we joined the club! Was recommended by a friend and so glad we went! We will definitely make this one of our regulars when we visit the Hunter in the future!