Scarborough Wine Co
Scarborough Wine Co
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- VallotripperValentine, Australia29 contributionsDelightful Wine Tasting AfternoonWe went with six friends and enjoyed a lovely afternoon. We all received a generous cheese plate to accompany our wines. The tasting room has beautiful views over the vines and the Hunter Valley. The wines were first class and included a number of varieties. The tasting included six wines but we were invited to taste other wines on the list…. And we did! Eve our hostess was friendly, informative and made us feel very welcome. Would recommend joining the wine club as tastings are free for members and two guests and wines prices are well discounted. Our friends were equally impressed! Thanks for a lovely afternoon.Thank you for your fabulous review of your recent trip to see us,it was lovely to have you all in the cellar door. Its always so wonderful to hear about the great experiences our guests have. Look forward to seeing you when you need to restock your cellar. Cheers EveWritten October 17, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 13, 2023
- Nella F12 contributionsGreat Wine Tasting experienceScarborough wines are spectacular and their wine tasting experience is excellent. The wines were explained well, questions were encouraged and answered well. With each person booked in for tasting, there was a small cheese and biscuit platter - more than sufficient and very much appreciated to have a biscuit & cheese between wines. The view is also fabulous! Will always go back for tasting when we are in the Hunter regionThank you for taking the time to leave us a message about your time with us. We really do appreciate that our guests take the time to let other visitors know what to expect when they visit us, so thank you. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are next in the gorgeous Hunter Valley. Cheers EveWritten November 11, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 28, 2023
- cathie m1 contributionStandout winery and tasting experience, highly recommended!We have like Scarborough wines, in particular the Chardonnay for some time but this was our first visit to the Hunter Valley wine region. We visited many nice wineries and restaurants but the Chardonnay Lovers wine tasting experience was by far the top of our list. An extremely personalised experience in a private room, extremely friendly and knowledgable host and a lovely cheese platter and wines. as a club member not only do we get a discount on our wines, the wine tasting experience was free for us and our friends. Highly recommended!!!Thank you for taking the time to leave us a message about your time with us. We really do appreciate that our guests take the time to let other visitors know what to expect when they visit us, so thank you. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are next in the gorgeous Hunter Valley. Cheers EveWritten November 11, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 8, 2023
- Ian I25 contributionsYou won’t regret your visit to this wineryThis winery is in a beautiful setting with gorgeous views over the vineyards. We had pre booked our tasting and when we arrived our table was ready for us right by the window. Each wine was served in a fresh glass and there was a cheese platter to compliment the wines. The staff were all very friendly, really knew their wines and you could tell that they were passionate about their products. Scarborough is well known for the fantastic Chardonnay that they produce but we also really liked their Obsessive Shiraz , and to be honest couldn’t fault any of the 6 wines that we tasted. All in all I would say that this is a winery not to be missed if you are in the Hunter Valley .Thank you for taking the time to leave us a message about your time with us. We really do appreciate that our guests take the time to let other visitors know what to expect when they visit us, so thank you. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are next in the gorgeous Hunter Valley. Cheers EveWritten December 5, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 28, 2023
- Phil S2 contributionsGreat Chardonnay TastingWe had a private tasting of Chardonnay wines in a room overlooking the vineyard accompanied by a delicious cheese platter. Our hostess was knowledgeable, and we enjoyed not only the wines but the engaging conversation. As members our tasting was without charge and were gifted 2 free bottles on purchasing a case of wine.Thank you for your fabulous review of your recent trip to see us, it is always so wonderful to hear about the great experiences our guests have. We look forward to hosting you next time you are in the Hunter Valley Cheers EveWritten December 5, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 1, 2023
- Modred C1 contributionA must visit winery in the Hunter ValleyMy wife and I had not been to the Hunter for a few years, we decided on the half hour wine tasting (6 Chardonnays) booked via the Scarborough winery web site. The wines were excellent, Scarborough is rightly renowned for its chardonnay, we were impressed with the selection sampled and the chesses provided to accompany the wines. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.Thank you for taking the time to leave us a message about your time with us. We really do appreciate that our guests take the time to let other visitors know what to expect when they visit us, so thank you. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are next in the gorgeous Hunter Valley. Cheers EveWritten December 5, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten December 4, 2023
- Graeme TNowra, Australia19 contributionsWonderful tasting experience.We did the “Keepers of the Flame” experience with a group of friends. It was an experience we won’t forget. We started with a mini tour of the vineyard with Sally who is part of the second generation of Scarboroughs. So she was able to give us the background on what makes Scarborough (in our opinion) one of the best vineyards in the Hunter. We then moved on to the tasting and were hosted by Eve in our own room. We enjoyed tasting the different Chardonnays as well as some other varietals. It was a great way to spend an hour and half and the only bad thing was the time went too quickly.Thank you for taking the time to leave us a message about your time with us. We really do appreciate that our guests take the time to let other visitors know what to expect when they visit us, so thank you. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are next in the gorgeous Hunter Valley. Cheers EveWritten January 1, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten December 17, 2023
- Di P1 contributionFamily Bus GroupA family bus tour of 14 adults & 5 children. Scarborough’s elevated location affords it lovely views of the surrounding Hunter Valley countryside. A beautiful large grassy area with activities provided kept the children occupied. Adults sat just inside, a lovely air conditioned tasting room, where we could watch children while tasting. The cheese plates provided were delicious & the wines very palatable. Would highly recommend & be sure to book in advance 😉Thank you for taking the time to leave us a message about your time with us. We really do appreciate that our guests take the time to let other visitors know what to expect when they visit us, so thank you. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are next in the gorgeous Hunter Valley. Cheers EveWritten January 1, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 27, 2023
- JennyGold Coast, Australia9 contributionsWow what an amazing place.When you first arrive you are blown away about the beauty and scenery and gorgeous kept grounds. We arrived very early and they were only too happy to set us up, and I might add a whole hour early. We even had a room to ourselves, which we felt very spoilt. The tasting was amazing and the staff are very knowledgeable about all the wines and we came away with soo many yummy goodies. Such a lovely little family owned winery and my cousins favourite wine so she knew it well and even has a new favourite that she didn't even know existed. Money well spent for her Christmas present.Thank you for taking the time to leave us a message about your time with us. We really do appreciate that our guests take the time to let other visitors know what to expect when they visit us, so thank you. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are next in the gorgeous Hunter Valley. Cheers EveWritten January 1, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 29, 2023
- David CSydney, Australia5 contributionsGreat wine, exceptional experience.Great winery. Lovely grounds with roaming kangaroos. Lil was very knowledgeable and friendly. The wine tasting experience was a delight. Definitely worth doing. We have different tastes in wine so did different wine tasting experiences. Loved that we were in a private room. Would definitely recommend.Thank you for your fabulous review of your recent trip to see us, it is always so wonderful to hear about the great experiences our guests have. I will be sure to pass on your compliments onto Lilly! We look forward to hosting you next time you are in the Hunter Valley Cheers EveWritten January 29, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2024Traveled with familyWritten January 25, 2024
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Ray515
Sydney, Australia43 contributions
Jan 2020
Have various wine flight tasting options that are accompanied with cheese and dried fruit that cost normal cellar door fees. These refundable on purchase. Relaxing, informative and fun. PS wines are good and reasonably priced.
Written January 11, 2020
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Thanks Ray515 for your review. We are glad you found your tasting at Scarborough Wine Co relaxing and enjoyable. See you next time you are in the Hunter Valley. Kind regards, Steph
Written February 5, 2020
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Cath B
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Jan 2023 • Couples
Lovely people, large amount of cheese. Great wines to taste.
Have been a member for many years but haven’t been to the cellar door for tasting for 3 years. Went with a group of 6 for my husbands birthday but had to pay $40 for two tastings (4 were free). If I compare this to Peppertree and first Creek who had no limits on numbers, provided many more wines to taste and cheese for 6 of us free of charge (for members) Scarborough we’re the worst performers- the rest also had a dedicated person to take us through the wines and spent more time with us. It would be better to have a a set amount of tasting a per year e.g 8/10 free tastings per year. I love Scarborough wines but disappointed on this experience.
Have been a member for many years but haven’t been to the cellar door for tasting for 3 years. Went with a group of 6 for my husbands birthday but had to pay $40 for two tastings (4 were free). If I compare this to Peppertree and first Creek who had no limits on numbers, provided many more wines to taste and cheese for 6 of us free of charge (for members) Scarborough we’re the worst performers- the rest also had a dedicated person to take us through the wines and spent more time with us. It would be better to have a a set amount of tasting a per year e.g 8/10 free tastings per year. I love Scarborough wines but disappointed on this experience.
Written January 8, 2023
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Hi Cath,
Thank you for taking the time to review your tasting with us. I am sorry that you were disappointed to have to pay for 2 of your guests, every time you visit you and 3 guests will receive a complimentary tasting, so you can visit us as often as you would like. Unfortunately we are unable to have 1 server per group in busy periods and weekends but we do try our hardest to ensure that you have personalised service regardless. We look forward to seeing you when you next visit us. Cheers Sally Scarborough
Written March 16, 2023
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R.Chy
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Sep 2022
Kellie was very helpful, it was our first wine tasting experience and we felt like we knew the whole production. Kellie made us feel very welcomed and it was a very intimate experience and was really focused on our questions. She was able to answer everything! We attended another Wine tasting afterwards and in comparison we really enjoyed Scarborough. Highly recommended and great work Kellie!
Written September 5, 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your tasting experience with Kellie here with us at Scarborough. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are next in the Hunter. Cheers Sally Scarborough
Written November 28, 2022
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Zoe G
Adelaide, Australia271 contributions
Jul 2021
Came here today for a chardonnay tasting and we were blown away by the wines and the service. Ellen was fantastic and her passion and knowledge for wines shone through. We had booked for a chardonnay tasting and on arrival we were greeted by the lovely Ellen and then taken to a gorgeous table set up with the variety of chardonnay's and a lovely little cheese platter each.
I only drink white wines but they were absolutely stunning - so good in fact we signed up to the members club!
We will definitely be back.
I only drink white wines but they were absolutely stunning - so good in fact we signed up to the members club!
We will definitely be back.
Written July 9, 2021
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Hi Zoe! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review!
We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with us & our wines. We will pass on your lovely words to Ellen. We can't wait to welcome you once again to the Cellar Door, and until then welcome to the Scarborough Wine Club family - enjoy!
Cheers, Sally
Written November 25, 2021
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flobo5
Trevignano Romano, Italy270 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Had a great wine tasting here yesterday with Erin. Erin couldn't have been friendlier nor more infomative. She looked after us perfectly and even let us try a couple of extra wines that she thought We'd enjoy. The setting is beautiful and the wines are lovely, we ended up buying three bottles.
Written January 3, 2020
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We are please you enjoyed your experience with us and that you enjoyed our wines. I will be sure to pass your review on to Erin.
Hopefully, we will see you on your next visit to Scarborough Wine Co.
Regards, Steph
Written January 4, 2020
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Andrea B
Sydney, Australia72 contributions
Oct 2020
Experienced the Offshoot Winetasting which was fabulous. The complexities of the wines were clearly explained and they were paired with different cheeses. The ambience of the tasting rooms was relaxed and friendly and I think this is the most attractive vineyard in the region. I would highly recommend visiting and experiencing one of the tastings on offer.
Written October 4, 2020
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Dear Andrea B,
Thank you for your lovely review - it is so wonderful to hear when people have a fabulous time with us. We loved hosting you for a tasting and look forward to welcoming you back to the cellar door again soon!
Cheers Sally Scarborough
Written October 19, 2020
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Brooke J
Port Macquarie, Australia58 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
The way that the tasting was set up was amazing. The little bottles of wine that we got to taste and take home the left over was fantastic. When I first saw the price of the classic tasting I was a bit put off but after reading what was included and also once we got there and had the experience I was more than happy with the price and even bought wine to bring home and enjoy. Will definitely be back.
Written July 26, 2020
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Dear 853brookej,
Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely feedback from your recent tasting experience. We are having a really great reaction to the more recent changes that we have had to make in regards to COVID and we really do appreciate your feedback.
We look forward to welcoming you back to the Hunter Valley and our Gillards Rd Cellar Door in the future.
Cheers Sally Scarborough
Written August 16, 2020
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Kaz M
Sans Souci, Australia623 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
A tasting menu WINE LOVERS. A diverse collection with many tasting styles.
Very enjoyable and Dan the host today, was knowledgeable and friendly. Dan worked through the menu with cheeses to compliment the wines.
Really enjoyed my time with a newer room and atmosphere, that is very comfortable for a intimate experience.
Larger groups are welcomed and served in a different room, with a special atmosphere.
Always well worth a visit.
Well done 👍
Very enjoyable and Dan the host today, was knowledgeable and friendly. Dan worked through the menu with cheeses to compliment the wines.
Really enjoyed my time with a newer room and atmosphere, that is very comfortable for a intimate experience.
Larger groups are welcomed and served in a different room, with a special atmosphere.
Always well worth a visit.
Well done 👍
Written June 15, 2022
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Jennifer
Sydney, Australia3 contributions
May 2022
One cannot visit the Hunter without experiencing the Wine Tasting from the Scarborough Vineyards. The wine pairing with the different cheeses was superb, and was accompanied by knowledgable information on the various wines. It was the highlight of our three day trip and we will definitely be back to purchase more of their wonderful wines
Written May 5, 2022
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Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed your visit both with us and to the Hunter. We love that we were your pick of your 3 days and look forward to welcoming you back. Cheers Sally Scarborough
Written May 25, 2022
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Claire H
5 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
A fantastic experience at this beautiful winery. The staff member, Ellen, made us feel very welcome and gave us a rich and informative session with these beautiful wines. The wines we tasted were thoughtfully prepared with labels in their own small bottles which meant we could bring some away to re-taste later. The cheese platter served was the perfect accompaniment. This was worth every cent and we will definitely be back - it was the highlight of all of our wine tastings.
Written August 7, 2022
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Dear Claire, we just love reviews like this one! Our 100ml bottle tastings are very special and so is Ellen :) So very happy that you had such a lovely time with us and we look forward to seeing you when you next return to the Hunter Valley. Cheers Sally Scarborough
Written August 8, 2022
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What's the difference between the Gillards vs Hermitage? Anyone have a preference?
A small group of out of towners are visiting the HV for one day and have Scarborough on our list.
Written June 28, 2017
Gillard is the original, very picturesque and far more intimate. Hermitage is newer and built far more for the tourist trade. Same style of tasting experience but go for Gillards......enjoy
Written June 28, 2017
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