Media Release from McLeish Estate
McLeish Estate are celebrating 40 Years with an unforgettable Vintage Festival!
In 2025 McLeish Wines are celebrating 40 years of the estate in Pokolbin, Hunter Valley and we are inviting you to join us for a very special Vintage Festival on Saturday 24th of May. McLeish Estate Wines will come alive for this milestone event that will offer an immersive celebration of great wine, local cuisine and interactive vintage activities.
Comencing at 11am, guests are invited to experience the excitement of vintage with an authentic vine to glass experience that will feature grape stomping and the thrill of a barrel rolling challenge. The atmosphere will be incredible with live music by local musician Patrick McMahon, keeping the festival vibes high as guests sip on McLeish Estate’s award-winning wines.
Adding to the celebration, renowned chef John Ralley of Bushriver Kitchen will be crafting an unforgettable lunch, featuring a feast of wine barrel-steamed seafood and locally sourced venison cooked over an open fire. Guests can also indulge in regional platters and gourmet cheese available at the McLeish Estate cellar door.
Bring your friends to celebrate at McLeish Wines on the communal lawn long tables and enjoy the garden wine bar. McLeish Estate is all about authentic experiences, enjoying delicious food and stunning wines.
This exclusive ticketed event is set to be a highlight of the 2025 vintage season. With limited availability, early booking is essential to secure your place at this 40th anniversary celebration.
“It makes me so proud to celebrate the 40th birthday of our vineyard, where every part of the process from vine to glass has such a great attention to detail and significance. The family value creating and sharing great food and wine experiences.” – Jess McLeish.
All dietary need catered for, email Jessica info@mcleishestatewines.com.au for specific requests.
WHEN: Saturday 24th of May 2025, 11am to 5pm
WHERE: McLeish Estate Winery, 462 DeBeyers Road Pokolbin
TICKETS: Members: $120pp Non Members: $130pp
Interactive cooking with Chef John Ralley, a two course lunch (main and dessert), live music and hands on vintage activities.
Includes a complimentary engraved Spiegelau wine glass, with a complimentary glass of NV Duke Cuvee or Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2024 on arrival.
All wines will be available to purchase at the outdoor Garden Bar at the event.
Please advise specific dietary requirements when booking. Tickets are non –refundable and in case of weather the event will go ahead inside the winery.
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McLeish Estate Wines
McLeish Estate was established in 1985 when Robert and Maryanne McLeish planted Semillon & Chardonnay on their 16 hectare property on DeBeyers Road, Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley, 163km North of Sydney.
Today, after more than 30 years of producing premium quality warm-climate wines and having been awarded numerous trophies and medals at prestigious wine shows, the McLeish family continues to produce wines that capture the freshness and elegance that Hunter Valley wines are famous for.
In 1995, Bob McLeish and his wife Maryanne opened a cellar door. They have renovated and expanded the wineries facilities on the property.
“I was first influenced to drink wine when I was working as an engineer in Adelaide in the mid-eighties. The water and the beer were terrible quality so I turned to drinking wine” – Bob McLeish
McLeish Estate continue to produce a range of highly awarded wines. In 2016 McLeish Wines received the trophy to World’s Best Semillon at the London International Wine Challenge and Australia’s White Wine of the Year in 2014.
With the second generation of the McLeish family, daughter Jessica involved in the family winery. The future of the company is to continue producing some of Australia’s finest wines in Australia’s oldest growing wine region.
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For a media enquiries contact Jessica McLeish e: info@mcleishestatewines.com.au ph: 0431 271289
