McLeish Estate Wines
Highlights
- Award-winning wines from Australia's oldest wine region
- Scenic vineyard setting with a welcoming family-run atmosphere
- Wide variety of premium single vineyard wines to taste and enjoy
Overview
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.
Accessibility
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person
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)
Employ people with disability
Have 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)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Have wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
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)