The so-called “House of Sparkling”, Peterson House is highly regarded for its great selection of premium sparkling wines that perfectly with the cheese boxes and various fine dining options available at the in-house restaurant, Restaurant Cuvee.
Nestled in the prestigious Hunter Valley, Peterson House has for many years been a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. This beautiful vineyard showcases a picturesque setting and a variety of offerings, including a fantastic cellar door and an award-winning restaurant, making it a premier destination in the Hunter Valley.
If you’re looking to combine the excitement of sparkling wines with the tastebud tantalising effects of luxury dining, then the Peterson House is certainly worth a visit. Let’s take a look at Peterson House Hunter Valley.
Table of Contents
- Wine Tasting Experiences at Peterson House – The Cellar Door
- Basic Wine Tasting
- Group Wine Tasting
- Gelato and Sparkling Wine Tasting
- Add a Cheese Box
- Dining at Peterson House
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Group Breakfast and Lunch
- Weddings and Events at Peterson House
- How to Get to Peterson House
- Peterson House Wine Club
- The Pink Club
- The Premium Club
- Booking a Tour at Peterson House
Address: 2457 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
Website: Peterson House
Contact Details:
Phone: +61 2 4998 7881
Email: bubbles@petersonhouse.com.au
For further inquiries, you can also visit their Contact Us page on their website.
Wine Tasting Experiences at Peterson House – The Cellar Door
Peterson House is well known for its various wine tasting experiences, and its cellar door boasts an extensive selection of over 30 different sparkling wines that you can taste. The following wine tasting experiences are perfect as Christmas gifts, Mother’s Day presents, birthdays, and more. Keep in mind that although this location is best regarded for its sparkling wine, it also has still red and white wine options available.
Basic Wine Tasting
You can choose five sparkling wines from the extensive wine list for just $15 per person. You can book a wine tasting for up to seven people. The selection includes a variety of sparkling wines, including white sparkling wine, available for tasting.
Group Wine Tasting
If you're looking for a group wine tasting for up to 16 people, this is available for $30 per person. This comes with a set tasting list of sparkling wines, as well as a gift that consists of a piccolo, piccolo sipper, a sparkly pen, and a cupcake that matches perfectly with a sweet wine.
Gelato and Sparkling Wine Tasting
One of the most unique wine tasting experiences in the area, Peterson house offers a Gelato and sparkling wine tasting experience. Here, you'll get to enjoy a unique combination of sparkling wines and unique gelatos, priced at $35 per person.
Add a Cheese Box
For anyone who wants to take things to the next level, it's possible to also add a cheese box. For $25, you can add a wheel of Brie cheese, a wedge of cheddar, dried fruit, olives, water crackers, and jam to your wine tasting experience.
Dining at Peterson House
If you’re looking for a fine dining experience featuring fresh local Australian cuisine with unique twists on traditional dishes, Restaurant Cuvee is the place to be in Hunter Valley, built with exposed and aged timber trusses, along with fantastic views of the stunning vineyards.
Breakfast
What is unique about this particular restaurant is that it features a breakfast menu, which is available from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM. The breakfast menu consists of a variety of eggs, granola, crepes, continental breakfasts, and so much more.
Of course, breakfast at Restaurant Cuvee would not be complete without all of your favorite breakfast cocktails, sparkling wines, and more. There's just nothing like starting a day off with a bubbly breakfast!
Lunch
There is also a lunch menu available, which is served from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is a modern Australian menu headed by chef Chad Pridue, who uses his many years of experience to create a menu that uses as much fresh seasonal produce as possible. All honey, seafood, greens, and herbs come straight from local suppliers. With a mix of delectable starters, mains, and sharing platters, Restaurant Cuvee features a wide variety of dishes that pair perfectly with all of its sparkling wines and so much more.
Group Breakfast and Lunch
What's also interesting about Peterson House is that there are also group breakfast and group lunch options available. These are set menus, with entrees, mains, desserts, and sides, with each category having three or four options to choose from.
Weddings and Events at Peterson House
Peterson House also makes for the perfect location to host an event, as it features the perfect backdrop for any social gathering. As one of the first Hunter Valley wineries, Peterson House is strategically located, making it an appealing gateway to the wider region's wine experiences. In fact, as far as events go, Peterson House was awarded the Winner of the 2019 Savour NSW Restaurant and Catering.
There are three different venues to host events in. First, there is the main building, a beautiful sandstone structure that houses the restaurant and the cellar door. In the evening, this is available for private dinners and cocktail parties. The removable sides of the building allow fresh air to get inside, while the sides can also close to offer great climate control.
There is then another building, the marquee, which has recently been extended and renovated with a glass wall and new flooring, as well as the sandstone path that connects to the main building. This also features climate control, as well as sides that can open, weather permitting. It makes for a great indoor or outdoor event location.
Perhaps the most impressive structure on the property of all is the Chapel. The Peterson house Chapel was completed in 2019, and it provides guests with a great option for an off site dinner, along with an outdoor bar. Of course, being a Chapel also makes it ideal for wedding ceremonies, funerals, and special events of all kinds. Thanks to these three main buildings, Peterson house makes for a great location for weddings, funerals, private events, corporate events, and much more. The Chapel features seating for over 200 guests, allowing for a large yet intimate ceremony.
How to Get to Peterson House in the Hunter Valley Vineyard Region
Peterson House is located about 167 kilometres or two hours north of Sydney along the M1, strategically situated along the renowned wine country drive. This route allows for easy access to the vineyard tours in the Hunter Valley, making it a popular choice for visitors exploring the area's notable wineries.
However, if you happen to live in Sydney, the two-hour drive might be a bit much for you, especially if you want to get there in time for breakfast, not to mention that there’s a two-hour drive back as well. However, there are also tour buses and chartered tours available that go to Hunter Valley and Peterson House.
All of that said, by far the best way to get to Peterson House is by helicopter. Yes, you heard us right, we said helicopter. For instance, Rotor One features a spectacular private helicopter tour to Peterson House. Here you get a 45-minute private flight that departs and arrives back at Sydney airport. Along the way, you’ll get to take photos of the Hunter Valley and Sydney’s best landmarks. Once he gets to Peterson House, you’ll get two hours of ground time at the winery, along with a wine tasting and a gourmet lunch.
Peterson House Wine Club
Peterson House also features two wine clubs that you can be a member of. There are two clubs available to join, the Pink Club and the Premium Club. The Pink Club offers exclusive benefits, including regular deliveries of their famous Pink Blush wine, perfect for those who prefer sweeter wines.
The Pink Club
The Pink Club is ideal for those who love sweet sparkling wines, where you can enjoy some of the winery’s best sweet sparkling beverages. In this club, you'll get 3 deliveries of 6 bottles to your door in April, August, and November. These selections are set, although you can choose to create a unique pack as well.
The Premium Club
You can also choose to join the Premium Club, which is ideal for those who like drier sparkling wines. Here, you'll get 3 deliveries of four bottles in March, June, and October. Whether you're part of one club or the other, there are no joining fees, you get a 10% discount on restaurant and wine purchases around the year, private wine tastings, exclusive invites to member only events, and more.
Booking a Tour at Peterson House
If you want to book a breakfast or lunch at Peterson house, or even a formal event, then please refer to the contact details above. Whether it’s a simple lunch, a wine tasting experience, or a full blown wedding, they can all benefit from the beautiful backdrop that Peterson House provides, along with its fantastic selection of sparkling and regular wines, it’s excellent food, and relaxing atmosphere.
Remember, if you want to experience Peterson House in style, booking a private helicopter tour to Peterson House Hunter Valley is the way to go! Wine club members can also enjoy exclusive private tasting experiences, where curated selections of new release wines are delivered periodically for a personalised tasting event at home.
