About Krinklewood Estate
Krinklewood is a 150-acre estate in Broke, in the Hunter Valley, set under the Brokenback mountain range. The vineyard has been certified organic and biodynamic for more than 17 years: no synthetic chemicals, compost-fed soils and a farming calendar that follows the lunar cycle. Wine is made in the on-site winery, and the grounds are laid out as Provence-style gardens with hedged paths and peacocks wandering about.
The cellar door opens Friday through Sunday. You can choose a 45-minute guided pour of five wines, a self-pour wine card that covers up to eight wines, or a flight of three half glasses. The range runs from the low-intervention 'Wild' Semillon, Shiraz and rosé to estate Verdelho, Chardonnay and a traditional sparkling called 'The Gypsy'. It also opens on most long-weekend Mondays (Easter, June and October) and adds a few extra days around Christmas and New Year.
Cézan Trattoria & Bar serves seasonal shared plates from estate-grown produce in the courtyard, from brunch to late lunch on tasting days, and groups of 8 to 20 can book a set menu. Krinklewood also has a farmstay for overnight guests and hosts weddings and events. Dogs on a leash are welcome; the resident Maremma, Polare, is on a diet, so please don't share your cheese.
Hunter Lavender Farm is also in Broke, about 10 minutes away by road, and opens for about four weeks each December. A summer visit can pair a morning in the lavender with a long lunch in the Krinklewood courtyard.
What to do
- Book 'The Guided Pour', a 45-minute tasting of five organic and biodynamic wines
- Try up to eight wines at your own pace with the self-pour wine card
- Lunch on seasonal shared plates at Cézan Trattoria & Bar in the courtyard
- Walk the Provence-style gardens and hedge labyrinth among the peacocks
- Stay overnight in the estate farmstay
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Year-round, Friday to Sunday; also most long-weekend Mondays and extra days around Christmas and New Year
- Hours
- 2026: cellar door Friday and Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 10am–4pm (one page lists Sunday to 5pm); closed Monday–Thursday except some long weekends; may close for private events
- Admission
- Free entry; tastings from $25 per person (2026: guided five-wine tasting $30, self-pour wine card $25/$35/$50, three-glass flight $30)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible, with level paths, wider entries, priority parking and accessible bathrooms
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- Book ahead; walk-ins are taken on the day, but tastings and Cézan tables fill up
- If you're booking a Cézan table, also book a tasting at the same time to hold your spot
- The cellar door can close for private events, so check availability before you go
- Plan a designated driver or book transport if you're tasting at several wineries
Pair it with a lavender farm
Hunter Lavender Farm · about 10 minutes away
Both are in Broke, so a December visit to the lavender fields fits easily with a tasting and lunch here.
Getting there
Questions
Are dogs allowed at Krinklewood?
Yes, dogs are welcome as long as they stay on a leash.
Do I need to book a tasting?
Booking is strongly recommended, but walk-ins are welcome when there's space.
Is Krinklewood wheelchair accessible?
Yes. It has level paths, priority parking near the main buildings and accessible bathrooms.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Broke Fordwich, Hunter Valley, New South Wales
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