A Relaxed and Welcoming Addition to Wine Country
Latitude 32 Wines, located on Hermitage Road Pokolbin, invites you to visit their new cellar door.
Featuring sweeping views of the vineyard, set against the backdrop of the Brokenback Mountains, this new kid on the block has already taken out four and a half stars awarded by James Halliday in its first year of operation.
Emma White was a finance executive before pivoting to her passion for premium wine. She completed her Diploma in Wine and purchased two properties in the Hunter, one of which was a former Tyrells vineyard with 45-year-old vines. Emma’s motto is “fun with serious intent,” and Latitude 32 is the embodiment of that.
The new cellar door opened in April this year and is styled like a modern farmhouse.
“I wanted to create a cosy home-style space,” said Emma.
“It’s like the front room of someone’s home, with various seating arrangements to suit whatever makes people feel comfortable, including outside seating on the lawn. We used lots of glass in the cellar door so that people could enjoy the view across the vines. There’s a verandah and patio and lawn games.
“Kids of all ages love the giant Connect Four, giant Jenga, Quoits and Ten Pin Bowling. We’re dog-friendly, and during the winter months we have a fire pit. We sell wine by the glass and encourage people to take their glass and wander around the vineyards, take a stroll to the dam, feel that connection to the land. It’s a relaxed atmosphere.”
Visitors to the cellar door can enjoy a delicious selection of light snacks with their wines, including a vegan cheese board, but the real point of difference here is the dumplings and wine pairing with various flavour combinations which change regularly, including pork and truffle, Thai chicken, beef and Korean cabbage and vegetarian options.
Latitude 32 Wines Cellar Door is hosting the launch night of the D’Vine Food & Wine Festival on Friday, 4 October, from 6pm. There will be a roaring firepit, games, a two-course dinner and live music. Tickets are available from www.dvine.com.au/product/loving-local. The cellar door is open Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Book your tastings
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