Business Details
30 Years
experience
Award-Winning Winery & Restaurant in Hunter Valley
Established in 1996, Margan is a family-owned, award-winning winery and restaurant located in Broke Fordwich, Hunter Valley. Our estate-grown wines are certified sustainably farmed, with a focus on quality and environmental stewardship. We operate a five-star winery rated by James Halliday Wine Companion since 2009 and a one-hatted restaurant renowned for its agri-dining philosophy, using produce from our kitchen garden and vineyards. Our 100 hectares of vineyards, planted on the unique Fordwich Sill soil, yield single-vineyard wines that have earned national recognition.The Margan Restaurant, consistently awarded in the Good Food Guide, offers a hyper-local dining experience paired with our wines. We are pioneers in sustainable practices, accredited by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia and Freshcare, and follow an Environmental Management Plan aligned with ISO14000 standards. Our team, including our three children, shares a passion for excellence in wine, food, and hospitality, ensuring every guest enjoys our scenic estate and tailored experiences.
Services
Wine Tasting
Restaurant Dining
Weddings
Cooking School
Private Events
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in sustainable viticulture and winemaking.
- Our restaurant offers one-hatted agri-dining using estate-grown produce.
- We are pioneers in environmental stewardship, accredited by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.
- Our wines are estate-grown and made, ensuring consistent five-star quality.
- We provide tailored experiences in a scenic, award-winning venue.
Associations and certifications
- Sustainable Winegrowing Australia
- Freshcare
- ISO14000
What people say
Stunning venues
Seamless service
Delicious agri-dining
Memorable weddings
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Wine Tasting
Experience structured wine tastings at our rammed earth cellar door, featuring new releases, aged wines, and museum vintages. Our expert staff guide you through the unique terroir of our Fordwich Sill vineyards. Ideal for enthusiasts seeking to explore sustainably farmed, single-vineyard Hunter Valley wines.
Restaurant Dining
Enjoy one-hatted Margan Restaurant's seasonal menus crafted from our kitchen garden, orchard, and estate-reared produce. Dine in a four-time Australian Tourism Award-winning venue with panoramic vineyard views. Perfect for food lovers seeking hyper-local, award-winning cuisine paired with our wines.
Weddings
Host bespoke weddings in our striking barrel room, courtyard, or gardens overlooking vineyards and olive groves. Our team offers tailored packages with estate-grown menus, premium wines, and styling support. Accommodates up to 120 guests in a scenic, award-winning setting.
Cooking School
Join monthly cooking sessions starting with a kitchen garden tour, followed by hands-on classes in our nose-to-tail philosophy. Conclude with a three-course lunch featuring your dishes and Margan wines. Ideal for culinary enthusiasts seeking immersive, practical experiences.
Private Events
Host corporate or private gatherings in versatile spaces including the barrel room, restaurant, and terrace. Our team provides customised menus, wine pairings, and styling for team-building, celebrations, or conferences. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor flow and all-weather options.
People
Andrew Margan
Managing Director / Winemaker & Viticulturist
Andrew Margan, with decades of winemaking experience, transformed his family's grape-growing business into a five-star winery. Recognised for innovation and quality, he leads sustainable practices and wine production at Margan.
Lisa Margan
Managing Director / Hospitality Operations
Lisa Margan oversees hospitality operations, managing the one-hatted restaurant and events. Her leadership ensures exceptional guest experiences, combining local produce with award-winning service in a tourism award-winning venue.
Questions
What experiences does Margan offer?
We offer wine tastings, cooking school sessions, restaurant dining, and bespoke events in scenic vineyard settings.
Are weddings accommodated at Margan?
Yes, we host weddings in multiple venues with tailored menus, styling, and up to 120 guests capacity.
What sustainability practices does Margan follow?
We are certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia and Freshcare, with an ISO14000-aligned environmental plan reducing waste, energy, and water use.
Is the restaurant accessible for dietary restrictions?
Our menus use fresh, local ingredients and can accommodate dietary needs with advance notice.
Can I visit the vineyards?
Yes, our Cellar Door and restaurant are open daily for tastings, dining, and garden tours.
What awards has Margan won?
We've won Hunter Valley Cellar Door of the Year, Viticulturist of the Year, and multiple tourism and food awards.
Reviews (5)
Geoff Cousins
Jan 12, 2022
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What a treat for our 44th wedding anniversary. From garden to plate, a wonderful range of texture, taste and flavour in each course. A very friendly and knowledgeable waitstaff made our afternoon, including a reconnection with former student Nathan.
TeeKay S.
Dec 19, 2021
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Wow, wow, wow! Its been a while But were out of lockdown and in the Hunter Wine Region specifically, Broke! Garden to Plate menu was off the charts and the Margan wine pairing was the perfect accompaniment. Highlights were the Chablis style Chardonnay and the Barbera.. and the cannelloni & wagyu beef dishes
What a day
Service was as spectacular as the food. Great team, great lunch - if it were local Id be in trouble.
What a day
Service was as spectacular as the food. Great team, great lunch - if it were local Id be in trouble.
Kathryn Whitfield
Dec 15, 2021
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Magnificent wines, atmosphere and food!
Margan really is the trifecta of wine tastings in the Hunter Valley. We pre-booked the Reserve tasting which was fantastic. Can highly recommend the Albario, Aged Semillons and beautiful Ploughmans platter fresh produce from the gardens. Hospitality was 5 star. Thank you for welcoming our dogs and making it the perfect way to start our trip!
Margan really is the trifecta of wine tastings in the Hunter Valley. We pre-booked the Reserve tasting which was fantastic. Can highly recommend the Albario, Aged Semillons and beautiful Ploughmans platter fresh produce from the gardens. Hospitality was 5 star. Thank you for welcoming our dogs and making it the perfect way to start our trip!
Tony Zhu
Dec 13, 2021
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We took a tour with lunch. It was a beautiful winery and Gabby was a nice guide. Lunch was pretty good food-wise. But for a degustation meal, the pace of food serving could be improved. I was getting bored sitting down waiting. 5 courses given its portions shouldnt have taken 2.5 hours. Chair was getting a bit uncomfortable towards the latter half. Hope these could be improved but overall good experience.
Lynette Beer
Nov 25, 2021
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We had an amazing day at Margan. Starting with a great variety of wine tastings followed by a superb lunch. It cost a bit more than usual but totally worth spoiling yourself with. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, they all deserve 5
