McLeish Estate Wines
Highlights
- Explore 11 hectares of lush vineyards, experiencing the vibrant character of Hunter Valley's renowned wine region.
- Savour award-winning wines like Semillon and Shiraz, crafted from single vineyards that reflect local terroir.
- Relax in the alfresco dining area, surrounded by picturesque gardens that enhance your tasting experience.
- Visit the family-owned McLeish Estate for a genuine connection to the art of winemaking in Australia’s oldest region.
Family-owned and operated McLeish Estate Wines produces a range of single vineyard wines that reflect the diversity of regional character of the Hunter Valley region.
In 1985 McLeish Estate Wines was born – a true family affair with Bob and Maryanne McLeish overseeing every aspect of the venture. A visit to McLeish Estate is a must when in the Hunter Valley.
McLeish Estate Wines is located in the Lower Hunter in the Parish of Pokolbin, Australia’s oldest wine-growing region, which has produced wine since 1820. The Cellar Door is surrounded by 11 hectares of lush vineyard producing wines that embody all that is wonderful about the fruit of the vine. McLeish Estate has generated many Gold and Trophy award-winning wines including Hunter Valley Semillon, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Rose, Dessert wine and blends.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
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