{"title":"Experiences","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFirst Creek Wines offers a range of tasting experiences at our Pokolbin cellar door in the heart of the Hunter Valley — from guided pours through our current releases to indulgent wine and food pairings designed to show what our wines can do on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur flagship \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/products\/wine-cheese-pairing\"\u003eWine \u0026amp; Cheese Pairing Experience\u003c\/a\u003e brings together four curated wines matched to locally sourced artisan cheeses, available Thursday to Sunday. The \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/pages\/entwine\"\u003eEntwine food truck\u003c\/a\u003e pops up on our lawn with chef-driven dishes built to pair with our wines — a relaxed, no-booking-required option for casual visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAll ticketed experiences can be reserved in advance — we recommend booking ahead, particularly on weekends. Members of our \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/pages\/first-reserve\"\u003eFirst Reserve\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/pages\/first-flex\"\u003eFirst Flex\u003c\/a\u003e wine clubs receive complimentary or discounted access to selected experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"member-for-a-day","title":"Member For A Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst Creek Wine Club Members taste free, but even if you’re not a member, we’re opening our cellar to today for this ultimate tasting experience. You will be treated to a comprehensive tasting of all our wines from Classic, Limited Release to Single Vineyard and Winemaker’s Reserve wines. Taste through the ranges or pick and choose any you wish to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’ll taste: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste all, or choose from our ‘Classic’, ‘Limited Release’, ‘Single Vineyard’ and ‘Reserve’ wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllow 60 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*For seat reservation purposes, add guests who are Non-Taster\/Child for FREE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*First Flex and First Reserve Members may reserve up to 6 complimentary seats. 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This is the perfect tasting for red or white only drinkers or those who prefer one style or variety, or perhaps you are the designated driver!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’ll taste: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a bit of a choose-your-own-adventure tasting - choose any 6 wines from all except our ‘Winemaker’s Reserve’ range of wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Allow 45 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*For seat reservation purposes, add guests who are Non-Taster\/Child for FREE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*First Flex and First Reserve Members may reserve up to 6 complimentary seats. 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Top if off with a taste of our ever-popular Botanica Sparkling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’ll taste: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart off with a taste of our Botanica Sparkling, then our 5 Hunter Valley ‘Classics’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Allow 30 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*For seat reservation purposes, add guests who are Non-Taster\/Child for FREE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e*First Flex and First Reserve Members may reserve up to 6 complimentary seats. Proof of membership is required upon arrival, or standard tasting fees will apply.\u003cbr\u003e*Entwine Add-on only available Thursday – Sunday\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Creek Wines","offers":[{"title":"Adult","offer_id":49701624578334,"sku":"CD-TASTINGCLASSIC","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Non-Taster\/Child - Requiring Seat","offer_id":49701624643870,"sku":"CD-TASTCLASSICFOC","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/9046\/9662\/files\/IMG_0084_1.jpg?v=1746388454"},{"product_id":"hallidays-top-picks-wine-and-cheese-experience","title":"Halliday Top Picks Wine and Cheese Experience","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the 2025 Halliday Wine Companion, 12 of our wines are rated 95 points and above classing them as ‘outstanding’ to ‘exceptional’ and awarded First Creek the enviable Red 5 Star rating, placing us in the very top echelon of Australian Wineries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who simply want to sit back and taste our most highly rated wines including our Winemaker’s Reserve wines, we offer this wine and cheese experience. A specially curated tasting of only the best in our current cellar, served with a cheese and salumi platter to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllow 60-90 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*For seat reservation purposes, add guests who are Non-Taster\/Child for FREE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*First Flex Members may reserve up to 6 subsidised seats, First Reserve Members may reserve up to 6 complimentary seats. 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Relax and enjoy these wines at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllow 60 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*For seat reservation purposes, add guests who are Non-Taster\/Child for FREE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*First Flex Members may reserve up to 6 discounted seats, First Reserve Members may reserve up to 6 complimentary seats. 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Four perfectly paired wines where each 40ml pour is thoughtfully matched to complement and enhance the flavours of its cheese partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllow 30 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*For seat reservation purposes, add guests who are Non-Taster\/Child for FREE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Flex Club Members may reserve up to 6 discounted seats. Reserve Club members may reserve up to 6 complimentary seats. 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Work your way through three thoughtful plates and 5 wine tastings at your leisure, a great way to get a taste for First Creek's five member favourites and a super alternative to a restaurant lunch if you are looking for something, small, tasty, but still restaurant quality in a casual winery setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe menu is seasonally changing as all produce is locally sourced but this is an example of the menu. GF, Vegan and Vegetarian options available, just let chef know when you arrive, or add in notes when you book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAutumn Menu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEntwine's kitchen is keeping things seasonal and really delicious. 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