First Creek Wines•Pokolbin, NSW
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First released in 2005, First Creek Wines are recognised by world renowned James Halliday as a Red 5 Star Winery. As if being Shortlisted for Winery of the Year in Halliday Wine Companion 2024 wasn't a testament enough to the Silkman’s commitment, Chief Winemaker Liz Silkman being named Halliday Winemaker of the Year for 2025 sure is!A visit to the First Creek Cellar Door in the Hunter Valley must be on every Hunter Valley itinerary. Open 7 days a week for tastings both bookable online or walk...More
Experiences at First Creek Wines
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MEMBER FOR A DAY
Allow 60 minutes.First Creek wine club members taste free, but even if you’re not a member, we’re opening our cellar to you today for this, our Ultimate Tasting Experience. You will be treated to a comprehensive tasting of all our wines from Classic, Limited Release to Single Vineyard and Winemaker’s Reserve Wines. Taste through the ranges or pick and choose any you wish to try.What you’ll taste: Taste all, or choose from our ‘Classic’, ‘Limited Release’, ‘Single Vineyard’ and ‘Reserve Wines’.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12
- $40 per person
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Reserve Your Tasting
Explore our range of wines from the Classic, Limited, and Reserve ranges. Wine tastings are charged at $15pp. If you would like to order a cheese platter, please put that in the booking notes. We look forward to seeing you.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 19
- $0–$20 per person
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FLEX TASTING
Allow 45 minutes.We know you’ve got places to be and people to see, and so many wines to experience along the way, so we’ve introduced our most flexible tasting ever. You choose 6 wines that you’d like to try, and we will take care of the rest. This is the perfect tasting for white or red only drinkers, or those who purely like one style or variety, or perhaps you’re the designated driver.What you’ll taste: Taste any 6 wines from our ‘Classic’, ‘Limited Release’ and ‘Single Vineyard’ wines. Note our Reserve Wines are not included in this tasting.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12
- $20 per person
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CLASSIC TASTING
Allow 30 minutes.Our everyday tasting provides you with a snapshot of First Creek and our everyday offering. Here you will discover the Hunter Valley Classics, Semillon, Chardonnay, Verdelho and Shiraz. Top it off with a taste of our ever-popular Botanica sparkling.What you’ll taste: Start off with a taste of our popular Botanica Sparkling, then our ‘Classic’ Hunter Valley range.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12
- $10 per person
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HALLIDAY’S TOP PICKS WINE & CHEESE EXPERIENCE
Allow 60-90 minutes.In the current edition of Halliday Wine Companion, 12 of our wines were rated 95 points or higher which is considered ‘outstanding’ through to ‘exceptional’ and credited First Creek with a Red Five Star Winery rating, putting us amongst the very top echelon of Australian wineries.For those who simply want to sit back and taste our most highly rated wines, including our Reserve Wines, we offer this wine & cheese experience.A specially curated tasting of only the best of the best in our current cellar, served with a cheese & salumi platter to share.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12
- $45 per person
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WINES OF PROVENANCE FLIGHT
Allow 60 minutes. At the 2023 Hunter Valley Wine Show, three of our Semillons were awarded the trophy for the Wines of Provenance, meaning they are the highest calibre of wines over 3 vintages that exemplify what the Hunter is all about.Enjoy a 100ml pour each of three of our most highly awarded aged and current release Semillons, each paired perfectly with a local cheese.You can relax and enjoy these wines at your own pace.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12
- $50 per person