
In 2025, Hunter Valley winemaker Declan McCaffrey represented Australia at the World Tasting Championship in France — one of the...
Special After-Hours A Winemaker for the Day Experience 🍷
We’re opening up a rare 5pm session on Saturday 24 January.
This twilight class is perfect for those who prefer a relaxed afternoon start and a memorable evening in the Hunter Valley.
Places are limited – book your seat today
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
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.
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After many years adventuring through Europe’s wine regions, Declan and Danielle (along with their two girls, two dogs, ten chickens, and three sheep!) found their home among the vines of the Hunter Valley.
At McCaffrey’s Estate, they’ve created a place where family life, winemaking, and warm hospitality come together. Visitors are invited to share their story, sample boutique wines, and experience the relaxed charm of the Hunter Valley.
EXCELLENT Based on 277 reviews Posted on Rachel Richards18 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The cellar door experience with wine & cheese was perfect. I didn't try a wine I didn't like. Do yourself a favour- Must try!!Posted on Codee Simpson18 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had such an incredible experience at McCaffrey’s Estate doing their wine-making class. It honestly exceeded all expectations. Declan, the owner, ran the session and he was absolutely fantastic so knowledgeable, approachable, and clearly passionate about what he does. He made everything easy to understand without dumbing it down, and you could tell he genuinely loves sharing his craft. One of the highlights was getting hands-on and actually blending our own wines. It gave us a whole new appreciation for what goes into each bottle and helped us better understand what we’re tasting and why. It didn’t feel like a generic class at all it was personal, engaging, and really memorable. We walked away not only with great wine, but with a much deeper understanding of it. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the Hunter Valley. We’ll definitely be back!Posted on Jessica Miller18 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely incredible experience making our own red wine. Declan was incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming, and made the whole process both fun and informative. Perfect activity for both my husband the red wine enthusiast and me who is new to drinking red wine. It was great to be able to do something different from the standard wine tasting, especially as regular visitors to the Hunter Valley. Definitely a highlight of our trip and would highly recommend to anyone visiting the Hunter.Posted on Chris E18 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Been visiting McCaffrey’s for a while now and it’s consistently a standout experience. The service always feels personal, with Declan and Danielle going above and beyond every time. We just wrapped up the ‘Winemarker For The Day’ and it was fantastic such a great atmosphere and experience overall and also took home my own blend. Highly recommend!Posted on Stephen Pougher11 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our first time visiting, Georgina looked after us and we had a great time, was a lovely experiencePosted on Mish10 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Declan and Danielle were so welcoming and full of knowledge and amazing stories on the origins of the names of their wines. I have never bought a white wine or tasted one I liked and here I am buying multiple white wines along with some beautiful reds too. Amazing hospitality and beautiful warm atmosphere. Looking forward to staying in the accomodation on-site and having another tasting. Thank you for a wonderful experience with my family. Highly recommended. 5 stars!!!!!Posted on Jonathan Lucas10 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely amazing. Declan does such a great and interactive experience. 100/10 would recommend.Posted on Amanda dK9 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing tasting experience, thank you Declan. It was made interesting for our teens, learnt plenty too and got a great recommendation for dinner. Plus the wine was beautiful.Posted on Brandon Makinson9 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic time at the wine blending class and all of the wines we tried were equally as fantastic. We would definitely recommend! Declan was great. Learned a lot and had a lot of fun.

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