Finally. A home in the Hunter for Thomas wines
Arguably one of the Hunter Valley’s most iconic winemakers who has made his name producing some of the country’s finest single vineyard Semillon and Shiraz, has finally opened a dedicated cellar door in the Hunter Valley.
Thomas Wines has gained a near on cult following for its wines and, incredibly, all without a place to call home. Now, just ahead of his 30th consecutive Hunter Valley vintage, Andrew Thomas and his brand have an exciting new facility in the heart of the Hunter on Hermitage Road.
Over the years Thomas Wines have gathered an impressive folio of local growers, who each own some of the Hunter Valley’s most distinguished sites, producing world class, uniquely regional styles. Each wine showcases its unique vineyard signature and expresses a real sense of place. Kiss Shiraz and Braemore Semillon sit at the top of an impressive range, many of which have become modern benchmarks for the Hunter Valley.
Enthusiasts and followers can for the first time, taste and purchase the full range of Thomas Wines direct from the source in this superb location, part of the Tuscany Wine Estate complex, on the corner of Hermitage Road and Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin.
Owner winemaker, Andrew Thomas joked that he “can finally pull all his trophies out of the cupboard and have them on display”, but the real driver for his decision to open a cellar door after so many years of relying on wholesale trade, was “to provide a destination where we can have some actual face to face interaction with the people who are loving and drinking our wines. This dedicated destination will provide an opportunity build on the relationships we have with our loyal customers, as well as introduce some new wine lovers to the Thomas Wines brand”.
The new Thomas Wines Cellar Door outfit is synonymous with the wine and the man itself; slick, savvy and smart. Taking pride of place on the Hermitage Road hillside, visitors to Thomas Wines can immerse themselves in some the valley’s best views across a vista of vineyards, which sit against the dramatic backdrop of the Brokenback range. With exemplary customer service and some of the countries finest wine on offer, a visit to the new Thomas Wines cellar door should be at the top of the list for any visitor to the Hunter Valley.
Open 7 days a week, 10am to 5pm.
Corner Hermitage Road & Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin NSW 2320
Phone (02) 4998 7134