Kelman Vineyard | Where the Vines Run Between Neighbours
At Kelman Vineyard, wine and community go hand in hand. Located in Pokolbin beneath Mount View, the estate combines a working vineyard with a residential community and produces a boutique range of Hunter Valley wines. With a newly refreshed cellar door that brings a contemporary feel to its country setting, Kelman offers visitors a relaxed place to discover the wines, enjoy a tasting, and experience a different side of the Hunter Valley.
The estate takes its name from William Kelman, who arrived in Australia in 1824 alongside John Busby, father of Hunter Valley wine pioneer James Busby. It's a fitting tribute to a vineyard that has stayed true to the region's classic varieties. Semillon led the way, with the inaugural harvest in 1999, followed by Chardonnay and Shiraz.
The first awards arrived in 2000, and the winery has earned plenty of medals since, most recently taking Gold for its 2026 Semillon at the Hunter Valley Boutique Winemaker Show.
Every grape is still handpicked, ensuring only the ripest fruit makes it into the bottle. The winery produces wines in limited quantities, shaped by each vintage's conditions and character. Alongside the Hunter Valley favourites of Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz, the range includes Shiraz/ Tempranillo, Rosé, distinctive blends & Moscato.
A standout is the award-winning Blanc de Blancs, a traditional-method sparkling Chardonnay made for special occasions, celebrations or simply enjoying a good moment.
Housed in a converted homestead, the Kelman cellar door offers a welcoming place to explore the range and discover the people and stories behind the wines. Open Fridays from 1pm to 4pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm, tastings are $10 per taster and can be booked online.
For those who fall in love with Kelman, the Wine Club offers another way to stay connected. Members receive a six-bottle pack three times a year, complete with tasting notes. Membership also includes 25 per cent off wine purchases, subsidised shipping on additional orders and tastings in the dedicated Club Member Tasting Room.
You don't need to own a home on the estate to feel part of the Kelman family. You just need a glass in hand.
Visit Kelman Vineyard at 2 Oakey Creek Road, Pokolbin, and discover a Hunter Valley vineyard where great wine, genuine hospitality and a strong sense of community come together.
