Our Review
Bimbadgen’s Palmers Lane Vineyard was planted in 1968 and the McDonalds Road Vineyard shortly thereafter. Both sites provide old-vine semillon, shiraz and chardonnay, with tempranillo a more recent addition. Since assuming ownership in ’97, the Lee family has applied the same level of care and attention to cultivating Bimbadgen as they have to other properties in their portfolio. The small but impressive production is consumed largely by the owner’s luxury hotel assets, with limited quantities available in the Sydney market. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Shiraz, semillon, chardonnay
Cellar Door
Information
Wine Sales: Mon–Thurs 10–5; Fri–Sat 10–8; Sun: 11–3
Tastings: Mon–Sat 10–4; Sun 11–3
Reservations are required.
Hours
Mon–Sat 10–4, Sun 11–3
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Food
Information
Esca Bimbadgen is situated high on a hill in the heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country. Dedicated to the art of food and wine-matching, Esca’s modern Australian cuisine, fresh local and homegrown produce and spectacular views make for a truly memorable dining experience.
Esca: Lunch: Wed–Sat, from 12; Dinner: Fri–Sat, from 6
Pizzeria: bookings from Mon–Thurs 11–3:30, Fri–Sat 11–7.30, Sun 11–3
Cuisine
Modern Australian
Hours
7 days from lunch
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Accommodation
Information
Farm Style Homestead Accommodation
Our very popular Homestead has been designed with a special sense of indulgence in mind. A contemporary version of the classic Australian homestead, it is luxury-styled accommodation, with three double bedrooms (two of which feature king-sized beds that can be split into two singles on request) and a bathroom downstairs, featuring claw-foot bath and shower facilities. The spacious master bedroom is upstairs and has a luxurious spa, shower, lounge and TV/CD/DVD entertainment unit. The Homestead sleeps up to eight people.
The Bimbadgen Cottage
Adjacent to the Bimbadgen Homestead is the smaller but still comfortably furnished Bimbadgen Cottage.
The Bimbadgen Cottage contains two double bedrooms, a kitchen, dining and lounge area offering panoramic views. The lounge area is equipped with CD stereo and TV/DVD. The Cottage sleeps up to four persons.
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Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Oatley Fine Wine Merchants
International Sales Information
Exports to the UK, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan and Taiwan.
Details
Rating |
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Winemaker |
Richard Done |
Viticulturalist |
Liz Riley |
Region |
Hunter Valley |
Address |
790 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
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Established |
1968 |
Dozens |
30 000 |
Vineyards (area) |
26 ha |
Opening Hours |
Mon–Sat 10–4, Sun 11–3 |
Telephone |
(02) 4998 4600
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Website |
www.bimbadgen.com.au
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