There are generally more than 20 wines on tasting and sale at The Boutique Wine Centre at any one time.

Rigorous selection criteria ensure only the best available boutique wines are on tasting and sale to you.

Glenguin Estate

Broke - Fordwich

Glenguin was established in 1993 when Robin Tedder and family purchased the established "Old Broke Block" planted to Semillon and in the following years planted the "River Terrace" vineyard to Chardonnay and the "School House Block" to Shiraz.

Robin became the 12th Master of Wine in Australia in 1999 when he passed the rigorous exams set by the UK based Institute of Masters of Wine.

Glenguin takes its name from Robin's grandfather Arthur who was made Lord Tedder, Baron of Glenguin, in recognition of his wartime services as Supreme Air Commander in WWII. Robin is the current Baron of Glenguin. Glenguin produces estate grown wines, certainly the best from the Broke - Fordwich region.

Meerea Park

Pokolbin

Meerea Park, while producing premium wines for only a short period of time, can trace its origins to the establishment of the wine industry in Australia's oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley, New South Wales.
In 1826, the Eather family was granted a 1000-acre parcel of land at Bulga, 22km west of Singleton. The property was named 'Meerea' meaning "beautiful mountain" in the local aboriginal dialect. In 1989, after an absence since the 1860's, wine grapes were once again established on Meerea. The Meerea Park label was first released in 1991 with 355 dozen of a barrel fermented Chardonnay.

During the mid 1800's, another family member, Alexander Munro was establishing what was at one stage the largest and most successful winery in New South Wales, "Bebeah'. Munro during his winemaking career up until 1890 won in excess of 2000 medals, cups and awards from all over the world. Victories included the Paris Cup in 1878 and a Gold medal at the 1882 Bordeaux International Exhibition of Wines.

The Eather family and Great Great Grandson, winemaker, Rhys Eather are endeavouring to emulate the success of Munro having already won 2 Trophies and over 175 show medals since 1991. The influence of Munro can be seen on the traditional Meerea Park label as it bears the image of the ornate fountain that Munro gave to Singleton, as a gift upon retiring, as it's first Mayor. The fountain today takes pride of place in Burdekin Park, Singleton. Meerea was in family ownership continuously until 1995 when with the retirement of Ian Eather, the property was sold.

Molines et Fils

Rothbury

Molines et Fils (Molines and sons) was born when Sally Molines a keen equestrian, donated one of her paddocks to husband Robert for the purpose of establishing his dream, a Chardonnay vineyard.

Robert is better known for his culinary talent at Robert's Restaurant in Pokolbin. Chardonnay is the only variety grown with the winemaking entrusted to Iain Riggs at Brokenwood, who makes this wonderful barrel fermented style.

Chateau Pato

Pokolbin

Since founder, David Paterson's death, his wife Helen and sons Roger, Nick and Michael, have carried on the Chateau Pato legend.

Shiraz is produced in limited quantities each year from 20+ year-old vines, which are now mature and producing exceptional fruit. Nick Paterson is presiding over the winemaking duties in his spare time as well as working for well known Hunter companies, formerly Brokenwood and Tyrrell's, Wandin Valley and now as a consultant.

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