Thomas Wines
Thomas Wines
Thomas Wines
Thomas Wines
Thomas Wines

“Thomas Wines focuses on the strengths of the Hunter Valley, truly expressing its beauty throughout its wines with deep embodiments of the region’s natural elements.”

Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines

Thomas Wines is one of the region’s most renowned winemakers, nationally and internationally acclaimed for exceptional, single vineyard Hunter Valley wines. Thomas Wines is led by Andrew Thomas, who has more than three decades of winemaking experience, alongside his assistant winemaker and eldest son, Dan Thomas. Specialising in semillon and shiraz, Thomas Wines have 6.1 hectares of vines at their Braemore vineyard, originally planted in 1969. In addition to this, they work with a portfolio of growers who own and operate some of the best sites in the region. The winery produces eighteen different styles of wine and 120,000 bottles per year.

Andrew Thomas believes that ninety percent of the quality of wine lies in the vineyard and keeps the process simple to preserve that exact quality from vine to bottle. Thomas Wines focuses on the strengths of the Hunter Valley, truly expressing its beauty through its wines with deep embodiments of the region’s natural elements. Whether it’s a medium-bodied shiraz or a cellar reserve semillon, the wines from this celebrated producer reliably deliver an extraordinary sensory experience that has earned them a well-deserved reputation.

Thomas Wines offer three tasting experiences – The Discovery, The Explorer and The Journey. Each tasting experience is tailored to the consumer’s wine drinking preferences. The Discovery is ideal for a more casual wine drinker, while The Explorer is a deep dive into the winery’s premium semillon and shiraz wines with an emphasis on the intricate knowledge behind Thomas Wines winemaking philosophy. The Journey is curated by Andrew Thomas himself and is a showcase of the winery’s flagship vineyards and premium wines, including current releases shown against limited aged wines that have been carefully cellared to perfection.

Thomas Wines are highly acclaimed and have received multiple revered awards including 2023, 2014 and 2008 Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year, Hunter Valley Legends Awards and the Trophy for the 2024 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge (Best NSW Shiraz – 2023 Kiss Shiraz). Visit Thomas Wines to delve into the true taste of Hunter Valley’s finest wines and explore complex flavours that are sure to impress.

Tasting Notes

Thomas Wines
⇐ 2025 Braemore Semillon

Sourced from one of the Hunter Valley’s most celebrated Semillon vineyards, the nose is greeted with an attractive lime zest, while the palate is deliciously succulent. The mouth-watering acidity provides impeccable balance and precision ensuring the wine can be enjoyed as a youngster or cellared for 5-15 years.

Thomas Wines
⇐ 2018 Braemore Cellar Reserve

Matured in a climate-controlled cellar for six years in bottle prior it’s release, this wine embodies an expressive nose of buttered toast and grilled citrus. The palate is a silky texture and a crisp mouthwatering frame. Seamlessly long and elaborate with complex notes of toasted pistachio and sour-dough crust.

Thomas Wines
⇐ 2023 Sweetwater Ridge Shiraz

A flamboyantly fragrant nose with a charming palate of luscious red and black fruits accompanied by black-pepper spice and hints of roast coffee. This is a long and layered wine with a unique silken texture and an irresistible personality. Drink deliciously now or be rewarded for giving it medium-term cellaring.

Thomas Wines
⇐ 2023 Kiss Shiraz

The nose is composed with notes of ripe, dark coloured fruits and warm brown spices. The palate is complex and layered with black and boysenberry fruit intertwined with fine velvety tannin and crisp acidity. It is destined to be regarded as a classic in years to come. Enjoy now, or anytime from 2025 to 2035 and beyond.

VISITOR’S GUIDE

Getting There
Located inside Estate Tuscany
28 Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin

Contact Details
Tel: (02) 4998 7134
Mobile: 0434 489 301
Email: cellardoor@thomaswines.com.au
Website: www.thomaswines.com.au

Cellar Door
Open 10am to 5pm daily

Restaurant
Yes, the Brokenback Bar next door has has casual dining
Open 12pm – 8:30pm Wednesday to Saturday

Weddings & Functions
Yes

Accommodation
Yes

Additional Features
Online Wine Sales, Wine Club, Winemaker dinners and lunches and Cellar Door Events