Pokolbin village is situated in an eastern part of Australian state of the New South Wales. This region rests in an internationally famed wine area of Hunter Valley. In fact, Pokolbin is the rural area instead of a town, although it is located between 2 towns, namely Branxton and Cessnock. It is the most popular attraction because of many vineyards and wineries, resorts, day spas, as well as local artisans.
About the Vineyards
Pokolbin Vineyard was planted first in the year 1970 comprising of Hunters traditional wine varieties like Semillon, Shiraz, and Riesling grapes as well as was made to showcase the true varietal character. And sister label Belebula got planted in 1999 & not conforming to tradition styles chosen to propagate the wine varieties with Mediterranean influence like Sangiovese, Tempranillo, and Nebbiolo,
Hunter Valley Vineyard is highly famed for the wines and draws many visitors to this area. There are many wine vintners and producers based here, and ranging from the big multinationals to the small family operations. Majority of this countryside is in cultivation. The common plantings are Semillion and Shiraz with Cabernet, Chardonay, and Sauvignon rounding the rest. They will direct you to many wineries and also arrange you visit to vintners.
Arrange the Tour
At a center of this area is the Pokolbin Village, famous as base to tour this wine country because of the central proximity as well as being in the walking distance of all cellars and wineries. This resort is setup like the village amidst beautiful landscaped grounds. The visitors can stay in the suites with bedroom villas or private verandas and homestead for private stays. The tours of this wine country and attractions will be arranged with staff there.
One more popular place is the Hunter Valley Gardens with 12 themed gardens that cover more than 25 hectares of land. The famed holiday spot, and resort offers accommodations and there’re a lot of events besides these regular garden tours. Some gardens found are Rose Garden, and where more than eight thousand roses from many different varieties grow in the garden patterned in the corkscrew shape. There’s Sunken Garden, garden landscaped that will give sunken and grotto-like look, featuring the large waterfall as well as pond size of 5 Olympic pools amidst a wide range of the evergreen & deciduous trees.
Conclusion
Like one may see, Pokolbin offers an access to the domesticated and wild nature as well as makes activities and amenities available on the holiday. Having a best vineyard involves right planning and choosing right location for harvesting the good crop each season. Main purpose to have vineyards is producing grapes that will be used to make wines during its harvest season.
