Hope Estate

Hope Estate brings wine, beer and spirits together at a working estate in Pokolbin, making it a useful stop for Newcastle visitors exploring the Hunter Valley. The family-owned property grows grapes on its own vines, brews craft beer and distils spirits on site, with all three available through its cellar door. Its wine range includes estate-grown Semillon, Shiraz and Chardonnay, alongside other Australian varietals and labels from the wider Hope Estate portfolio.

The brewery, established in 2014, produces a broad selection of ales, IPAs, stouts and sours. Its black cans and amp design are a recognisable part of the Hope Brewery identity. Hope Distillery followed in 2020, producing small-batch Australian grain spirits, including gin, vodka and whiskey. For visitors who want to take something home, the estate offers mix-and-match packs across its beer, wine and spirits ranges, allowing a selection to be built around different tastes rather than choosing a preset assortment.

The setting is a major part of the visit. Hope Estate sits on a 420-acre property in the heart of Pokolbin’s wine country, with a cellar door and working winery, brewery and distillery set among its grounds. It is also home to Australia’s largest purpose-built outdoor winery concert amphitheatre, hosting concerts during the season. That gives the venue a different character from a traditional cellar door: it can work as a daytime tasting stop, a place to browse local drinks, or part of a larger concert outing.

Hope Estate suits visitors who want more variety than a wine-only experience, as well as groups planning a Hunter Valley day out around tastings or live music. Couples can keep the visit focused on the cellar door and estate setting, while groups may appreciate the choice of beer, wine and spirits in one location. Solo visitors can also explore the ranges at their own pace. The cellar door is at 2213 Broke Road and is open Wednesday to Sunday, with shorter hours on Sunday. With its combination of production, retail and events, Hope Estate offers a broad introduction to the drinks made on this Pokolbin property.