The Hunter Valley Uncorked Balmoral Wine and Food festival brings the best of the Hunter Valley to the stunning shores of Balmoral Beach, Sydney.
It's a festival of tasting award-winning wines, artisanal cheeses, handcrafted spirits, and gourmet foods from the Hunter Valley with live music at the iconic backdrop of Sydney. Whether you're a fan of crisp Chardonnay, bold Shiraz, refreshing Semillon, a glass of bubbles, or a crafted botanical gin, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With live entertainment and food vendors all day, this is a day not to be missed. This event is supported by Wine Selectors.
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Special thanks for Mosman Council for their support of the event.
FAQs
Do I need to purchase a ticket?
You do not need a ticket to enter, however if you want to consume alcohol you must purchase the Festival Package.
Festival Package
Includes: Entry, 1 x Poly tumbler, 4 x tasting vouchers (60ml wine pours)
Pre-purchase: $40 | On the day: $45
Additional Tasting Tokens (60ml pours)
10 Tasting Tokens $55
5 Tasting Tokens $28
1 Tasting Token $6
Getting to the event
A free shuttle bus from Spit Junction to the event will operate in 15-minute intervals throughout the day. The first bus will leave The Spit at 10.30am, and will constantly drive the route throughout the day until the last bus departs Balmoral at 5.10pm. See bus map here
Where is the event located?
Uncorked Balmoral will be held at the Rotunda at Balmoral Beach.
How long does the festival go for?
Uncorked Balmoral opens at 11am and the festival goes until 5pm.
Can I BYO?
No alcohol can be taken into the event, we have plenty of Hunter Valley wine to enjoy! Tasting token's can be redeemed to sample wine and spirits at your chosen vendor. Additional tasting tokens can be purchased. If you choose to purchase wine by the bottle at the event is for take-away consumption only.
Are children and pets allowed?
Yes children are welcome to the festival. We also welcome well behaved furry friends but they must be kept on a leash at all times.
Drink
1813
Experience the elegance of 1813 Wines at Uncorked Balmoral. 1813's boutique cellar door offers a select variety of estate grown, single vineyard wines, their range offers something to delight every palate.
Aeon Wine
Aeon Wines are made by Alisdair & Kenisha Tulloch, with the help of good friends and family. Their wines are 100% Hunter Valley, with each single vineyard wine estate grown and made in central Pokolbin, Hunter Valley. These wines first and foremost respect the character of our soils, which have been shaped and weathered over aeons to produce the Hunter Valley as it is today.
Allandale Winery
Established in 1978, Allandale boasts an acclaimed portfolio of distinguished boutique wines with a vast range to suit all tastes. All of the wines are made by their winemakers in the winery on-site and are renowned for their consistency and distinctive varietal characters.
Bimbadgen
The Bimbadgen name stems from the local indigenous language meaning ‘Place of Good View’. Notable wines include the award-wining single vineyard collection, limited releases and sparkling range.
Bonvilla Estate
Bonvilla Estate is a passionately family-owned and operated vineyard, producing single vineyard wines from 100% Hunter Valley fruit grown on their Estate.
Brokenwood Wines
At the heart of Brokenwood lies the belief that everyone should ‘enjoy great wine and have fun’. The Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, ILR Reserve Semillon, and beloved Cricket Pitch range are just a few examples of their premium wines.
FAR Distilling
Premium quality and the celebration of local flavors take centre stage at FAR Distiling. Proudly family owned and operated, their distillery harmoniously blends time-tested methods with innovative approaches, pushing the boundaries of flavour profiles and techniques. The result? An extraordinary fusion of classic and new-age styles that are sure to tantalize your senses.
First Creek Wines
With 2025 Halliday Winemaker of the Year Liz Silkman as Chief Winemaker at First Creek Wines, you know you will taste something exceptional. They have a strong emphasis on careful fruit selection and a rigorous attention to detail to produce a range of fine wines.
Gartelmann Wines
A boutique wine producer, founded in 1996 by well-known vignerons Jan and Jorg Gartelmann. Specialising in fine, hand-crafted wines created by expert winemakers using grapes selected from a range of premium growers.
Glandore
First settled in 1865 Glandore sits at the base of the Brokenback Range on Broke Rd in Pokolbin. Blessed by a unique terroir and with access to some of the Hunter's most distinguished 'old vine' vineyards Glandore's wines are fastidiously made and distinguished by their remarkable character and intensity of flavour.
Hungerford Hill Wines
From humble beginnings in the 1960s, Hungerford Hill have grown over the past 50 years to incorporate the award-winning Sweetwater vineyard as well as the famous Dalwood vineyard, which is considered the birthplace of Australian wine and the country's oldest continually operating vineyard.
Keith Tulloch Wine
This small completely family owned winery and vineyard produces wines personality, creativity and excellence from the ancient soils of the Brokenback Range.
Latitude 32 Wines
At Latitude 32, the focus is on creating premium wines that bring joy and exceed expectations. Wines are crafted with the consumer in mind, providing an experience that is as adventurous as it is memorable. Their approach blends innovation, creativity and cultural diversity, offering something unexpected at every turn.
Margan Wines
Family owned and operated, Margan Wines produces single-vineyard wines in Broke Fordwich, Hunter Valley. All Margan wines are Estate Grown and certified sustainably farmed.
Mount View Estate
For 45 years Mount View Estate has been producing some of the most awarded wines in the Hunter Valley, striving for elegance, complexity and purity of flavour. They are one of the oldest vineyards in the picturesque Mount View region and their wines are 100% estate-grown and produced.
Peterson House
Peterson House specalises in premium sparkling wines of many styles and varieties to suit everyone, each crafted with passion and
expertise from their Hunter Valley vineyard.
expertise from their Hunter Valley vineyard.
Petersons Wine
Petersons is a family owned and operated winery from the Hunter Valley. Since the first vintage in 1981, Petersons have become recognised for producing premium, award winning wines; a tradition that continues today..
Saddler's Creek Wines
A boutique, family owned winery located in the heart of Wine Country - Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, their wine portfolio showcases a stellar line up of award winning white and red wines. Saddler's Creek specialise in crafting premium "big" red wine and are home of the iconic Bluegrass Collection.
Savannah Estate
Savannah Estate is where winemaking tradition meets bold, modern expression. With a deep passion for Australia’s diverse terroir, Savannah Peterson personally curates small-batch, premium wines made from exceptional fruit parcels sourced from some of the country's most iconic wine regions. Each varietal is handpicked to reflect the unique regional character of its origin, resulting in wines that are expressive, elegant, and full of personality.
Scarborough Wine Co
Founders Merralea and Ian Scarborough have built their passion into a thriving wine business, now in it's second family generation. Most famous for their Yellow Label Chardonnay, Scarborough Wine Co has a strong focus on sustainable winemaking.
Silkman Wines
Silkman is one of Australia’s most exciting micro wineries, with Liz Silkman named 2025 Halliday Winemaker of the Year, the first Hunter Valley winemaker to receive the honour. Their award-winning small-batch, contemporary wines showcase the best of each single vineyard.
Tulloch Wines
Celebrating 130 years of winemaking in 2025, for over four generations Tulloch have been crafting wines and experiences that reach beyond the bottle. Tulloch's guiding philosophy is 'Wine, Your Way' which places wine lovers at the heart of everything they do.
Tyrrell's
Spanning five generations of family winemaking, and over 160 years of winemaking in the Hunter Valley, Tyrrell's are widely recognised as one of Australia's premier wine brands, acclaimed for producing award-winning Hunter Valley Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz.
Winmark Wines
Winmark Wines, located in the Broke Fordwich sub-region of the Hunter Valley, means "field of vines" in Danish, inspired by its Danish owner, Karin Adcock. Winmark dedicates its 28-acre vineyard entirely to the development of premium estate-grown Chardonnay.
Wombat Crossing Vineyard
Wombat Crossing Vineyard is a micro-boutique, single-vineyard estate situated along the scenic Hermitage Road in Pokolbin, Hunter Valley. Established in 1996, it stands out as one of the smallest wine families in the region, operating with a distinct "quality over quantity" ethos across just four hectares of vines
Wine Selectors
Discover a better way to buy Australian wine with a whole world of expertly selected Australian wines, wine deals and wine subscriptions to explore. Learn about and taste different varieties of wine at the interactive Wine Selectors stall.
Bar Coco Coffee Van
Brewing up a range of delicious coffees, teas and iced-drinks.
The Citrus Factory
The Citrus Factory have been shaking lemonade since 2003!
Every drink is made to order in a cocktail shaker. Using 100% natural Australian ingredients, this delicious drink is a must try!
Every drink is made to order in a cocktail shaker. Using 100% natural Australian ingredients, this delicious drink is a must try!
Eat
The Deck Cafe Lovedale
Popular Hunter Valley restaurant will feature fresh ingredients, local produce, and fresh made bread.
Sofrito Paella
Authentic Spanish paella, prepared with the finest ingredients, cooked right before your eyes.
Wanderfood
Wanderfood is based in Bondi Beach, they are a boutique and artisan foodie vendor, who love to delight with fluffy mini-pancakes, and gelato ice cream.
Hunter Valley Cheese Factory
Sample Australian Award Winning Cheese by boutique cheese producer and retailer, The Hunter Valley Cheese. This family-owned business has been making exceptional, quality, handmade cheese - have been loved by Hunter Valley locals and visitors alike for almost 30 years.
The BBQ School
Discover the art of outdoor cooking with BBQ School, where culinary education meets entertainment in the heart of the Hunter Valley.
Popi's Souvla
Greek street food serving traditional yiros, souvla, and homemade tzatziki.
Sydney Oyster Girls
Sydney Oyster Girls brings a little luxury to Hunter Valley Uncorked with freshly shucked oysters served straight to you. Our signature roaming oyster shuckers combine premium Sydney Rock Oysters with a fun, interactive experience - because oysters always taste better with a little theatre.
Find us roaming throughout the day or stop by for a freshly shucked oyster (or a few!).
Find us roaming throughout the day or stop by for a freshly shucked oyster (or a few!).