FAQs

• Private Wine Tasting: You will be guided through a premium wine tasting by our professional wine hosts who are passionate about sharing their wine knowledge. Each wine you sip will be rare, back vintage or museum and have been specially sourced for you from boutique producers and private cellars.
  
  The wines are selected not only for their exceptional quality but also to punctuate the story of the Hunter Valley's rich history and our hero grape varieties.
  
  Throughout your tasting, you will nibble on cheese, crackers and honeycom, all sourced from local Hunter Valley producers.

• Fun Wine tasting: Kick back in your accommodation and have us bring a game-ifed, five star wine tasting to you. During the 1.5 hours experience, you will compete in teams to win two wine related games including wine bingo and wine n' letters.You will be guided through a premium wine tasting by our professional wine hosts who are passionate about sharing their wine knowledge. Each wine you sip will be rare, back vintage or museum and have been specially sourced for you from boutique producers and private cellars.
  
  Learn all about the wines selected not only for their exceptional quality but also to punctuate the story of the Hunter Valley's rich history and our hero grape varieties.
  
  Throughout your tasting, you will nibble on cheese, crackers and honeycomb, all sourced from local Hunter Valley producers.

• Gourmet Wine Tasting: Stay in your accommodation and have us bring a perfectly paired, five star tasting experience to you. Over 1.5 hours you will sample five local cheeses and two handcrafted chocolates from the Hunter Valley.Each will be paired with a rare, back vintage or museum wine from a boutique producer or private cellars.
  
  Our professional wine hosts are passionate about sharing their wine knowledge and you can expect to experience our fun, approachable and educational style.Learn all about the wines selected not only for their exceptional quality but also to punctuate the story of the Hunter Valley's rich history and our hero grape varieties.

• Paint n'Wine Tasting: Sip, swirl and brush your way through this in house private wine tasting experience in the comfort of your accommodation. Everything you require to create a masterpiece will be provided so while you taste seven rare, back vintage or museum wines, your Stay n' Sip host will guide you through a fun and interactive painting session, providing step-by-step instructions to create your very own wall worthy piece.

No painting experience is necessary – your host will help you bring your vision to life!

Our professional wine hosts are passionate about sharing their wine knowledge and you can expect to experience our fun, approachable and educational style.

Learn all about the wines selected not only for their exceptional quality but also to punctuate the story of the Hunter Valley's rich history and our hero grape varieties.

• Sensorial Wine Tasting: Designed for couples and small groups, this wine tasting experience is a deep dive intoHunter Valley winemaking and the hero varieties grown there. During this experience you will taste seven rare, back vintage or museum wines all guided by your Stay n' Sip host. You will also learn how to identify wine varieties based on their colour and aroma characteristics using the Le Nez du Vin 54 aroma kit. Each wine will be paired with a delectable locally made cheese or handmade chocolate bon bon to highlight flavour characteristics.
  
  Our professional wine hosts are passionate about sharing their wine knowledge and you can expect to experience ourfun, approachable and educational style.Learn all about the wines selected not only for theirexceptional qualitybut also to punctuate the story of theHunter Valley's rich historyand our hero grape varieties.

• Stay n' Sip x Gundog Estate: Stay n' Sip and Gundog Estate are pleased to partner on this brand exclusive private wine tasting experience ideal for after hours and large group bookings.

Discover the pure pleasure of relaxing in your accommodation or home and have us bring a five star wine tasting experience to you.

• Choose the wine tasting experience that meets your needs from our range of services.
• Book online by selecting the quantity of people attending, time and date of experience. Enter the location where you would like the wine tasting to take place. It can be anywhere in New South Wales, we are completely mobile!
• Pay a deposit of just 25% to secure your booking.
• We will contact you 1-2 weeks prior to your booked date to secure final guest numbers, any dietary requirements or mindful drinkers amongst your group and issue your final invoice.
• On the day of your booking, your private wine educator will arrive approximately 1 hour prior to your experience time at your chosen location to begin setting up for your group.
• Your experience will go for 1-2 hours, after which your private wine educator will pack up, clean the space utilised and depart.
• Any wine ordered following your experience will be delivered to you either the following day or be posted via our preferred courier.

When you book a Stay n' Sip experience, we take care of everything to ensure you have a seamless and enjoyable wine tasting event. Each experience includes:

• Curated Selection of Wines: Enjoy a range of premium wines carefully chosen for your tasting.
• Decorations: We provide tasteful decorations to enhance the ambiance of your event.
• Slates and Glassware: Professional wine slates and glassware for wine and water are included.
• Food Pairings: Depending on the experience, we may offer cheese, crackers, and chocolate to complement your wines. (Note: Food options vary by experience.)

The only things you’ll need to arrange are the venue and any necessary tables or seating. We handle the rest, ensuring that your event is perfectly planned and executed.

There’s no special reason needed to enjoy a Stay n' Sip experience—everything is included to make your event exceptional!

You only need to have table space and a seat for each guest, we bring everything else required for your tasting experience.

Yes you can but the beauty of Stay n' Sip is that we are not tied to a single winery, so the wines we bring to our experiences are of the highest quality and sourced from local producers and often private cellars. Based on discussions with you before the experience, we determine which wines we think will suit you best.

Stay n' Sip is the perfect choice for intergenerational family gatherings, offering a seamless experience where there's no need for babysitters. Parents can keep an eye on their babies and toddlers while enjoying a gourmet wine tasting session. For non-alcoholic drinkers and mindful drinkers, we offer a curated selection of refreshing mocktails, ensuring everyone feels included. Our experiences go beyond just wine, with delicious pairings like artisan cheese and indulgent chocolate to delight all ages. Whether you're savoring a glass of wine or a creative mocktail, Stay n' Sip provides a family-friendly atmosphere for all to enjoy.

To ensure the best possible experience, we kindly ask that all Stay n' Sip experiences be booked at least 24 hours in advance. This allows us to prepare and deliver top-tier service for your event. However, for last-minute plans, give us a call, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request. We kindly request that you inform us of these preferences in advance so we can prepare accordingly and ensure a seamless experience

Stay n' Sip initially offers a selection of 7 high-quality local wines carefully chosen by our team. However, we are flexible and can adapt to your preferences. If you have specific requests for beer, spirits (such as gin), or international wines, please let us know. We are happy to accommodate your desires and customize the experience to suit your needs.

At Stay n' Sip, inclusivity is one of our core values. We adapt to all dietary preferences, including dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free options. Additionally, for non drinkers we offer a tasting of five non alcoholic shrub mocktails. Shrubs are fermented apple vinegar concentrate infused with herbs and fruits made to be topped with sparkling water and garnished to create a complex and sophisticated alcohol free option.

Yes, at Stay n' Sip, we enhance the ambiance of your tasting experience by decorating the table. It is included and doesn't come at any charge. We use elegant touches such as candles, vases, designer spitoons, and beautiful flowers like magnolia leaves to create a warm and memorable setting for your event.

Our hosts will always arrive well in advance of your booking. We allow time for unpacking all our items, setting the table and ensuring all details are seen to before your tasting begins. This can take anywhere between 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the size of your group and the experience selected.

We will always provide an arrival time via email one week prior to your booking.