Krinklewood Estate, the Hunter Valley’s idyllic, French-inspired biodynamic winery and cellar door, has unveiled the first stage of its transformation into a design-led eco-retreat. Cézan — the breezy new Mediterranean eatery and bar nestled among the estate’s vineyards and olive trees — is now open for relaxed daytime dining in a stunning cellar door setting, with a seasonal, produce-led menu designed to pair with Krinklewood’s acclaimed organic and biodynamic wines.
“Cézan really came from a simple need — where could I find a great, casual lunch in Broke?” says Oscar Martin, owner of Krinklewood Estate. “We imagined a cellar door you’d want to visit a few times a week for incredible food and wine, surrounded by nature, without any of the fuss.”
That fuss-free menu — curated by Hunter Valley hospo company Fennel & Co. and French chef Marine Faverais (ex-Tetsuya’s, Sketch London) — leans into rustic, share-plate dining. Designed for relaxed grazing, the produce-forward menu will change with the seasons, and feature the likes of kingfish crudo, creamy hummus, stracciatella with roasted tomatoes, white anchovies dressed with olive oil and lemon, and flatbreads warm from the oven. Dishes are elevated with produce grown on the estate — plus, you can pair your selection with wines poured in four sizes, from a tasting pour to a full bottle.
Cézan is the result of a long-time friendship between Krinklewood owner Oscar Martin and the team behind Fennel & Co., whose thoughtful approach to catering made them a favourite for weddings on the estate (and, from 2026, the ties will deepen further still with Cézan appointed as the exclusive catering partner for all weddings and private events on the estate). It’s all part of a broader transformation of Krinklewood under Martin’s vision, anchored by a Peter Stutchbury-designed masterplan that includes a 22-room boutique motel, event centre, mineral bathhouse and performance stage, which will sit alongside Cézan and the estate’s cellar door.
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Cézan also offers in-room dining for the expanding accommodation, which will include a series of eco-cabins by Dimensions X, a housing start-up co-founded by Martin and Stutchbury. The in-room dining experience will see seasonal menus delivered straight to your door, as well as curated mini bar selections in each room and the opportunity to partake in exclusive chef and sommelier experiences.
With its blend of wine, food, design and sustainability, Krinklewood is aiming to be much more than another stop on a weekend winery tour, with plans underway for a broader cultural program encompassing artist residencies, exhibitions and performances.
David Griffen Photography
David Griffen Photography
David Griffen Photography
Cézan is now open for brunch through to late lunch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It’s located at Krinklewood Estate, 712 Wollombi Road, Broke. For more information, head to the restaurant’s website.
Top image: David Griffen Photography.
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