Hunter Valley Uncorked Balmoral | Hunter Valley Wine Country

The Hunter Valley Uncorked Balmoral Wine and Food festival brings the best of the Hunter Valley to the stunning shores of Balmoral Sydney.

It's a festival of tasting award-winning wines, artisanal cheeses, handcrafted spirits, and gourmet foods from the Hunter Valley with live music at the iconic backdrop of Sydney. Whether you're a fan of crisp Chardonnay, bold Shiraz, refreshing Semillon, a glass of bubbles, or a crafted botanical gin, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With live entertainment and food vendors all day, this is a day not to be missed

Thanks to everyone who attended for wine and dining adventures on Sunday 20th October 2024.

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Special thanks for Mosman Council for their support of the event.

FAQs

Do I need to purchase a ticket?
You do not need a ticket to enter, however if you want to consume alcohol at the event a package must be purchased.

Festival Package
Includes: Entry, 1 x Poly tumbler, 4 x tasting vouchers (60ml pours)
Pre-purchase online $35.00 | On the day at the gate $45.00

Premium Package
Includes: Entry, 1 x Spiegelau Wine Glass, 4 x tasting vouchers (60ml pours)
Pre-purchase online $50.00 | On the day at the gate $55.00

Additional Tasting Tokens (60ml pours)
10 Tasting Tokens $55
5 Tasting Tokens $28
1 Tasting Token $6

Getting to the event
A free shuttle bus from Spit Junction to the event will operate in 15-minute intervals throughout the day. The first bus will leave The Spit at 10.30am, and will constantly drive the route throughout the day until the last bus departs Balmoral at 5.10pm. See bus map here.

Where is the event located?
Uncorked Balmoral will be held at the Rotunda at Balmoral Beach.

How long does the festival go for?
Uncorked Balmoral opens at 11am and the festival goes until 5pm.

Can I BYO?
No alcohol can be taken into the event, we have plenty of Hunter Valley wine to enjoy! Tasting token's can be redeemed to sample wine and spirits at your chosen vendor. Additional tasting tokens can be purchased. If you choose to purchase wine by the bottle at the event is for take-away consumption only.

Are children and pets allowed?
Yes children are welcome to the festival. We also welcome well behaved furry friends but they must be kept on a leash at all times.

Drink

1813

Hunter Valley Single Vineyard Wine Label of Estate Grown Wines. Popular wines include the Summer favourite Rosé and the flagship wine and signature style, The Governor.

Allandale Winery

Established in 1978, Allandale Winery’s 40 year history is a story of growth and success. In 40 years the winery has only ever had two winemakers. Their passionate craftsmanship shows strong in the wines.

Bimbadgen

The Bimbadgen name stems from the local indigenous language meaning ‘Place of Good View’. Notable wines include the award-wining single vineyard collection, limited releases and sparkling range.

Bimbadgen - Bubbles Bar

Bimbadgen’s Sparkling range features a sparkling twist to a range of Australia’s favourite varieties. This range caters to all ends of the sparkling spectrum, starting at a sparkling wine all the way to a blanc de blanc.

Bonvilla Estate

Bonvilla Estate is a passionately family-owned and operated Vineyard.

Briar Ridge Vineyard

Guided by award-winning winemaker Andrew Duff Briar Ridge's approach to winemaking is rooted in tradition, with vines dating back to 1972. Yet, they embrace innovation through experimenting with alternative varieties and blending modern technologies and minimal intervention.

Brokenwood Wines

At the heart of Brokenwood lies the belief that everyone should ‘enjoy great wine and have fun’. The Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, ILR Reserve Semillon, and beloved Cricket Pitch range are just a few examples of their premium wines.

First Creek Wines

With 2025 Halliday Winemaker of the Year Liz Silkman as Chief Winemaker at First Creek Wines, you know you will taste something exceptional. They have a strong emphasis on careful fruit selection and a rigorous attention to detail to produced a range of wines.

Gartelmann Wines

A boutique wine producer, founded in 1996 by well-known vignerons Jan and Jorg Gartelmann. Specialising in fine, hand-crafted wines created by expert winemakers using grapes selected from a range of premium growers.

Hungerford Hill Wines

From our humble beginnings in the 1960s, we've grown over the past 50-odd years to incorporate the award-winning Sweetwater vineyard as well as the famous Dalwood vineyard, which is considered the birthplace of Australian wine and the country's oldest continually operating vineyard.

Margan Family Winegrowers

Family owned and operated, Margan Wines produces single-vineyard wines in Broke Fordwich Hunter Valley. All Margan wines are Estate Grown and certified sustainably farmed.

Pokolbin Estate

Pokolbin Estate Vineyard, established in 1970 comprising of the Hunters more traditional wine varieties such as Shiraz, Semillon and Riesling as well as contemporary Mediterranean-influenced varieties such as Tempranillo and Sangiovese.

Scarborough

Founders Merralea and Ian Scarborough have built their passion into a thriving wine business, now in it's second family generation. Most famous for their Yellow Label Chardonnay, all their wines have a strong focus their sustainability.

Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines has gained a somewhat ‘cult status’ for its small range of personality imbued wines, many offering pure current drinking pleasure, as well as remarkable cellaring potential.

Tulloch Wines

Now in its 117th year the Tulloch name lives on as a founding producer of the Hunter region, continuing to strive for excellence in the production of premium Hunter varietals and styles. In their wines you will enjoy the fruits of their labour, produced with passion and commitment for over 100 years.

Tyrrell's

Tyrrell’s was among the founding members of Australia’s First Families of Wine. Tyrrell's helped to pioneer what are now two of Australia’s favourite wine varieties – Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Their impressive 160-plus years of winemaking in Australia shows in their exceptional collections of wines.

FAR Distilling

From founders Jessica and Ben Whittemore-Tulloch, is this boutique Hunter Valley distillery making small-batch, premium hand-crafted spirits from local botanicals.

Night Merchant Distilling

Crafted from the team at Bimbadgen, Night Merchant Distilling has two signature offerings. Makers Vodka, sandalwood-infused vodka, perfect with lemon-lime soda and Makers Gin with 12 botanicals, including green finger lime and juniper perfect for sipping neat, in cocktails, or with tonic.

Wine Selectors

Learn and taste all different varieties of wine at the interactive Wine Selectors stall at Uncorked Balmoral.

Bar Coco Coffee Van

Brewing up a range of delisoous coffees, teas and iced-drinks.

Eat

Twine Restaurant

Taste Hunter Valley's Twine Restaurants modern Australian cuisine, crafted with passion from local, seasonable ingredients.

The Deck Cafe

Popular Hunter Valley restaurant will feature fresh ingredients, local produce, Fresh bread made.

Sofrito Paella

Authentic Spanish paella, prepared with the finest ingredients, cooked right before your eyes.

Wanderfood

Wanderfood is based in Bondi Beach, they are a boutique and artisan foodie vendor, who love to delight with fluffy mini-pancakes, and gelato ice cream.

Hunter Valley Cheese Factory

Sample Australian Award Winning Cheese by boutique cheese producer and retailer, The Hunter Valley Cheese. This family-owned business has been making exceptional, quality, handmade cheese - have been loved by Hunter Valley locals and visitors alike for almost 30 years.

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