About Nightingale Wines
Paul and Gail Nightingale founded this Broke winery in 1994, planting vines on what had been empty land. The next generation, Katherine and Kristjan, runs it now. The vineyard faces Yellow Rock, a sandstone outcrop that sits above the vines and the lawns.
The cellar door is open every day from 9am to 3pm. A tasting is $10 per person and covers a range of the current wines. Bottles can be bought on the spot or sent anywhere in Australia, and the wine club offers a member discount and early access to new releases and events.
Cheese, antipasto and Nightingale signature platters are served every day, so it's an easy place for a light lunch with a view of Yellow Rock. Groups of ten or more can book a set-menu lunch or dinner by calling the events manager. The property also has villas among the vines for overnight stays and hosts weddings and events on the grounds.
Hunter Lavender Farm is also in Broke, around 15 minutes away, and opens for about four weeks over December. An early start in the lavender fields still leaves time for a tasting before Nightingale closes at 3pm.
What to do
- Taste a range of current wines for $10 per person at the cellar door
- Share a cheese, antipasto or signature platter with views of Yellow Rock
- Book a set-menu lunch or dinner for a group of ten or more
- Stay overnight in one of the villas among the vines
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Cellar door open year-round, every day
- Hours
- 2026: cellar door daily 9am–3pm
- Admission
- Free entry; tasting $10 per person (2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
Tips for your visit
- The cellar door closes at 3pm, so plan an earlier visit than at most wineries
- Groups of ten or more should call ahead to book a set menu
- Plan a designated driver if you're tasting
Pair it with a lavender farm
Hunter Lavender Farm · about 15 minutes away
Both are in Broke, so in December you can walk the lavender in the morning and stop here for a platter before the 3pm close.
Getting there
Questions
How much is a tasting at Nightingale Wines?
$10 per person, covering a range of the current wines.
What are the cellar door hours?
Every day, 9am to 3pm.
Can you stay overnight?
Yes. Villas on the property can be booked through their website.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Broke Fordwich, Hunter Valley, New South Wales
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