Emma's Cottage Vineyard

Emma’s Cottage was bought by Mulpha Group, owners of Bimbadgen winery in Pokolbin, in 2021 and in 2022, with the expertise of the wider wine-making team, launched a new wine brand and Cellar Door at Emma’s Cottage. A new take on Hunter Valley wine, we are the proud home of Bimbadgen’s alter-ego: Alter Wines.

Emma’s Cottage Vineyard was established in 1985 with the first vintage being produced in 1989. We are one of the smallest vineyards in the Hunter Valley and produce premium boutique wines from the seven different varieties of grapes grown onsite. The grapes are hand picked to ensure the best fruit goes to our winemakers to work their magic. Today, our head winemaker Richard Done uses both grapes on the grounds and sourced locally to produce Alter Wines.

Originally planted with Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet franc, Shiraz and Pinot noir. A second Shiraz block was added in 1991 and the original Shiraz block was grafted over to Verdelho. Whilst some of the Verdelho has now passed on the older Shiraz vines have been allowed to grow suckers from their own root stock and these are now producing lovely fruit. So now we have two Shiraz options, both a little different in flavour and growth habits.

Emma’s Cottage was bought by Mulpha Group, owners of Bimbadgen winery in Pokolbin, in 2021 and in 2022, with the expertise of the wider wine-making team, launched a new wine brand and Cellar Door at Emma’s Cottage. A new take on Hunter Valley wine, we are the proud home of Bimbadgen’s alter-ego: Alter Wines.

When you visit our cellar door and gift shop you will experience welcoming hospitality, meet people who are passionate about wine and what they do. 

If you are looking for a place to stay when you visit the Hunter Valley, choose from one of our comfortable cottages which overlook the surrounding vineyard. Wake up to gorgeous sunrises and the sound of birds. The perfect place to visit, stop and relax!

If you love premium hand-picked boutique wines, then Emma's Cottage Vineyard has to go on your “must do” list!

Amenities

  • Cellar Door
  • Group tastings
  • Cellar Door Only Wines
  • Functions/Weddings/Group Bookings
  • Wine Club
  • Gift Shop
  • Air Conditioned
  • Disabled Access
  • Group Tastings (by prior appointment recommended)
  • Accommodation on Site

438 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale NSW 2320

10am - 5pm Monday to Saturday, 10am - 3pm Sunday.

Get Directions

How to find us:

From the South

Join the “M1” and head North towards Newcastle. Turn left onto the Hunter Expressway which exits the M1 at the Newcastle Interchange, follow the signs to “Hunter Valley Wineries” and the signs to Singleton. Stay on the Hunter Expressway for 27.5km and exit left following the signs to “Lovedale”. At the roundabout turn left and stay on Lovedale Rd for 2.5km then turn right onto Wilderness Road. Emma’s Cottage (438 Wilderness Rd) is 4.38km on the right.

From the West

Turn off the New England Highway at Branxton, and head South toward Cessnock. You will be on Wine Country Drive (sometimes known as Branxton Rd). Follow this road from Branxton for 9km’s then turn left into Wilderness Rd. Emma’s Cottage Vineyard is 1.1km on your left.

From the North and Newcastle airport

Head towards Sydney, Kurri Kurri and Cessnock, go straight across the roundabout that intersects the M1, crossing onto John Renshaw Drive and head towards Kurri Kurri and Cessnock. Follow the signs to Hunter Valley Wineries and Singleton exiting John Renshaw Drive right onto the Hunter Expressway at the Buchanan Interchange. Stay on the Hunter Expressway for 17.5km and exit left following the signs to “Lovedale”. Stay on Lovedale Rd for 2.5km then exit right onto Wilderness Rd. Emma’s Cottage (438 Wilderness Rd) is 4.38km on the right.

 

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