Can’t make them all? Tempt your tastebuds at the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre, now selling a selection of local wines. C C C C Ca ’ ’ ’ ’ n’t t t mak k ke th hem l al ll? l? l? T T em m m t t t pt pt pt y y your t ta t t st b eb d uds t at t th he Discover all the region has to offer canberrawines.com.au Join our tour of the fabulous wineries surrounding Canberra and we’ll show you that wine tasting is fun and a great skill to have. Our itineraries include transport, lunch and all tastings. We’ll also go behind the scenes where you’ll have a chance to meet the winemakers and learn that wonderful process of turning grapes into wine! T: 0432 807 316 vineswines.com.au 40 Vines & Wines Tours THE CANBERRA DISTRICT Take a trip out to Canberra’s wine district to discover something for everyone. There are more than 30 cellar doors within 30 minutes of the city centre. The region is recognised for its Shiraz and Riesling wines both nationally and internationally, but because of the geographic diversity of the wine region, it offers so much more in variety and style. The small-scale, artisan nature of the Canberra District means it is a place where you can still meet the winemaker or owner at the cellar door. You can make the easy drive from Canberra or enjoy one of the area’s many B&Bs or guesthouses to stay the night. The country charm and a sense of escape so close to the city means that you will want to come back. To find out more visit canberrawines.com.au. GUIDED TOURS & TRANSPORT One of the oldest and smallest wineries in the Canberra District, offering table and fortified wines. The cellar door may be closed one month over winter. Groups need to book. 154 Millyn St, Bywong, NSW 2621 T: 0415 484 113 affleckvineyard.com.au Open: 10am-4pm Fri-Tue. Wed-Thu by appt Conveniently located on the Federal Highway with breath-taking views of Lake George, Lerida Estate is the spot to stop for a great lunch and a taste of our award winning wines. Grab a gourmet tasting plate and enjoy our shady courtyard in summer, or sit by the fire over winter. Federal Hwy, Lake George NSW 2581 T: 02 4848 0231 E: [email protected] leridaestate.com.au Cellar Door & Restaurant open 10am - 5pm, 7 days Family owned producer of premium Cool Climate wines made from estate grown fruit. Meet the friendly owners and resident spotty dog at our small rustic Cellar Door and taste the full range of award winning wines from Sparkling to Sticky. 2307 Barton Hwy, Murrumbateman NSW 2582 T: 02 6230 9553 / 0412 229 348 bartonestate.com.au Open: 10am-5pm Sat & Sun and most pub hols Jan/Jul by appt Taste all our top class wines then enjoy a picnic in our park-like picnic area beside our picturesque six acre trout-filled dam. We promise you will enjoy a very memorable wine tasting experience. 161 Long Rail Gully Rd, Murrumbateman NSW 2582 T: 0412 781 044 longrailgully.com.au Open: 11am–4pm Sat, Sun & pub hols or by appt Mallaluka Wines is, by any measure, a boutique operation. We are committed to producing premium, handmade wines that reflect the very best of the cool climate Canberra district. Family owned and run, we drink what we make, the rest is for you. 517 Dog Trap Rd, Yass NSW 2582 T: 0404 849 807 / 0414 986 846 mallaluka.com.au Open: Private tours, tastings and functions by appt McKellar Ridge is a Halliday 5-Star winery, handpicked premium-quality grapes, award-winning wines and fabulous views make an exceptional cellar-door experience. A “must-visit” when exploring the Canberra District. Enjoy cool-climate fresh-fruit flavours, superbly textured and balanced, with cheese platters or alfresco light-lunch. 2 Euroka Ave, Murrumbateman NSW 2582 T: 0409 780 861 mckellarridgewines.com.au Open: 10am - 4pm Sat & Sun & pub hols Fifteen minutes from Canberra city, Mount Majura Vineyard produces outstanding wines thanks to our unique site. Enjoy seated wine tastings or a self-guided “Gumboot Tour” of the vineyard. Five Red Stars – James Halliday Wine Companion. 88 Lime Kiln Rd, Majura ACT 2609 T: 02 6262 3070 F: 02 6262 4288 mountmajura.com.au Open: 10am–5pm 7 days Brindabella Hills is one of Canberra’s most beautiful wineries, offering spectacular views of the Murrumbidgee River and the Brindabella Mountain Range. This hidden gem offers a magical country experience and produces some of the regions finest wines, all made on site! 156 Woodgrove Close, Wallaroo NSW 2618 T: 02 6188 5405 brindabellahills.com.au Cellar Door Open: 10am-5pm, Sat, Sun and most pub hols Café Open: 12pm-3pm Sat & Sun Capital Wines produces some of the most exciting and awarded wines within the district. They have gained recognition as the makers of the acclaimed ‘Ministry Series’, which makes an irreverent commentary on a location so close to the political hub of the nation. 13 Gladstone Street Hall ACT 2618 T: 02 6230 2022 capitalwines.com.au Open: 10:30am-5pm Thu - Sun and most pub hols Murrora Wines is a family owned boutique vineyard and winery approximately 4km from the village of Hall. The vineyard is planted with Riesling and Cabernet and other varieties of wine are also produced. 124 Gooroomon Ponds Rd, Wallaroo, NSW 2618 T: 0414 230 677 E: [email protected] wine.murrora.com.au Tastings: by appointment only This family run winery produces ‘...some of the country’s most breathtakingly beautiful wines’ (Max Allen), and in particular ‘... shiraz viogniers and pure shirazs that are at the very top of the Australian tree.’ (James Halliday). 3 Crisps Ln, Murrumbateman NSW 2582 T: 02 6227 5877 clonakilla.com.au Open: Mon - Thurs 11am-4pm; Fri - Sun 10am - 5pm 4 Capital Wines H14 Murrumbateman Winery’s award winning wines are available for taste and purchase at the cellar door. While you’re visiting enjoy a glass of wine with a cheese plate and finish off with coffee and our famous scones. Enjoy vine views from the terrace, aircon in summer and open fire in winter. We are dog friendly. Cnr Barton Hwy & McIntosh Cct, Murrumbateman T: 0432 826 454 murrumbatemanwinery.com.au Open: 12-4pm Wed-Thurs 10am-5pm Fri-Sun & pub hols Contentious Character offers a unique tasting experience with our extensive range of aged vintages, from our Founders Museum collection plus recent vintages from the Contentious Character range. Look across the surrounding countryside, while our kitchen serves up a fresh, local, sharing menu, including wood fired dishes and charcuterie. 810 Norton Road, Wamboin NSW 2620 T: 02 6238 3830 contentiouscharacter.com.au Open: 10am-5pm Sat & Sun Located in the main street of the charming village of Hall, “Hops and Vine” is, as the name suggests, a unique craft beer and wine cellar offering tastings, good things and functions. 6A Victoria St Hall ACT 2618 T: 02 6230 2862 E: [email protected] facebook.com/HopsAndVineHall Open: 11am - 7pm Thu - Sun & pub hols. 6 Collector Wines S6 Nestled amongst the hills and with fantastic views across the Brindabella mountains. Est. 1986. Fabulous award winning wines, including Sparklings, and the new Arneis variety. For an unforgettable visit also try our platters and grape preserves and be tempted by our hand-crafted barrel furniture and wine-related gifts. 56 Woodgrove Cl, Wallaroo NSW 2618 Via Hall ACT T: 02 6230 2592 F: 02 6230 2592 pankhurstwines.com.au Open: 10am-5pm Sat-Sun & most pub hols Kerralee is a family operated boutique vineyard established in 1999. We meticulously nurture our vines to produce handcrafted, cool climate Merlot and Pinot noir wines from granite based soils. 2504 Barton Hwy, Murrumbateman NSW 2582 T: 0408 020 767 /02 6227 0136 facebook.com/kerraleevineyard kerralee.com.au Private tastings by request. Set on the Lake George Escarpment overlooking Bungendore, Lark Hill produces a wide range of Organic & Biodynamic wines. Cellar Door open daily (except Tues) for tastings and sales, Wine Bar open weekends where you can try rarities by the glass, and enjoy regional produce while you gaze over the vineyard. Cnr Bungendore and Joe Rocks Rd T: 02 6238 1393 larkhill.wine Cellar door Open: 11am-4pm Daily except Tue; Wine Bar & Cafe: 12pm-3pm Sat & Sun 29 Shaw Vineyard Estate F7 Eden Road is a boutique wine company creating some of the most exciting contemporary wines from the ancient soils of the Australian high country. Halliday 5 Red Star Winery. Sydney Morning Herald ‘Best New Winery’. Winner of Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy. 3182 Barton Hwy, Murrumbateman NSW 2582 T: 02 6226 8800 edenroadwines.com.au Open: 11am-5pm Wed-Sun Enjoy a regional food and wine experience at Poachers Pantry. Located 25 minutes from Canberra you can discover our smokehouse and Wily Trout wine in the cellar door or try a range of dishes from the Smokehouse restaurant. Bookings essential. Springrange NSW 2618 T: 02 6230 2487 poacherspantry.com.au Open: Cellar door 10am-5pm 7 days Bar Menu 10am-3pm Mon-Thu Restaurant 10am - 5pm Fri-Sun A sensational food, wine and lifestyle destination on the banks of Canberra’s Molonglo River. Tucked in a rural setting, the Estate incorporates The Farmhouse Restaurant, Garden Pavilions, an olive grove, vineyard, orchard, academy, market garden and the award winning Pialligo Estate Smokehouse. Wine tasting by appointment only. 18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo ACT 2609 T: 02 6247 6060 thepialligoestate.com.au See our website for specific hours Since opening in 2012, Robyn Rowe Chocolates has become a destination for tourists and locals alike. Our chocolates are made from Fair Trade Cocoa beans grown in Ghana, Africa and manufactured in Belgium. We do all the chocolate work onsite, using freshest ingredients and local where possible. Artificial preservative free. 1153 Nanima Rd, Nanima NSW 2582 T: 6227 0550 robynrowechocolates.com.au. Open: 10am–5pm Thu-Mon Sit back and relax overlooking the vines with a glass of handcrafted wine in one hand and a slice of wood-fired pizza in the other. Pizzas are available each weekend 12-3pm or build your own platter any time. 9 Patemans Ln, Murrumbateman NSW 2582 T: 02 6227 0189 fourwindsvineyard.com.au Open: 10am-4pm Thurs-Mon & most pub hols Our stunning cellar door facility allows you to try our range of cool climate wines, also housing an exquisite ceramics gallery of handmade Italian ceramics exclusively sourced from Italy. Relax in the dining room and enjoy a delicious meal with ‘Olleyville at Shaw Vineyard’ Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. 34 Isabel Dr, Murrumbateman NSW 2582 T: 02 6227 5827 Restaurant: 02 6227 5144 shawvineyards.com.au Cellar Door open: 10am–5pm Wed–Sun One of the regions’ most innovative wine producers. We source fruit from some of the best vineyards in the Canberra District, Hilltops, and Hunter Valley to deliver contemporary styles of Semillon and Shiraz. Five Red Star winery James Halliday. 42 Cork St, Gundaroo NSW 2620 T: 02 6236 8276 E: [email protected] gundogestate.com.au Facebook / Instagram / Twitter: @gundogestate Open: 10am – 5pm Thu-Sun You’ll find our award-winning vineyard 15 minutes north of Canberra, high on the Lake George Escarpment. Everything is handpicked and estate grown. Our new accommodation is a perfect base to explore the region. 44 Summerhill Rd, Bywong NSW 2621 T: 0437 135 767 summerhillroad.com.au Open: Private tours, tastings and functions by appointment. Accomodation available 7 days. An exciting new winery rated 4 and a half stars by James Halliday. Established by husband and wife team, Benjamin Osborne and Stephanie Helm, it is not far from where Stephanie grew up learning to make wine from her vintner father, Ken Helm, at Helm Wines. 5 Crisps Lane, Murrumbateman NSW 2582 T: 02 6227 5592 thevintnersdaughter.com.au Open: 10am-4pm Sat & Sun Please book for groups of 6 or more Vineyard, award winning wines, accommodation, wedding venue: Wallaroo Wines – vineyard on 320 acres in the beautiful Hills of Hall region. We produce award winning Riesling, Sparkling Riesling and Shiraz, plus classic Canberra Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Group tastings by appointment. Wedding venue in beautiful gardens. Homestead available for short stays. 196 Brooklands Road, Wallaroo NSW 2618 T: 02 6230 2831/0436 411 375 wallaroowines.com.au Helm Wines est 1973, Halliday 5 star winery. “Ken Helm’s Rieslings took my breath away – why hadn’t I heard of these wines before?” Sarah Ahmed UK wine writer. Historic School house tasting room. 19 Butts Rd, Murrumbateman NSW 2582 T: 02 6227 5953 F: 02 6227 0207 helmwines.com.au Open: 10am-5pm Daily (except Tue &Wed) 10am-4pm July - September [email protected] 2 Barton Estate F11 3 Brindabella Hills Winery D14 7 Contentious Character Q16 10 Four Winds Vineyard G8 12 Helm Wines H7 13 Hops & Vine H14 14 Kerralee Vineyard F10 15 Lark Hill Biodynamic Winery R16 16 Lerida Estate Wines Q8 19 McKellar Ridge Wines F9 20 Mount Majura Vineyard K16 21 Murrora Wines F14 22 Murrumbateman Winery F8 23 Pankhurst Wines F14 24 Pialligo Estate L19 31 Surveyors Hill Vineyards, Bistro & Accommodation E14 30 Summerhill Road Vineyard Q14 Enjoy our personal touch with door to door pick up and return in air conditioned comfort from Qbn/ACT. Your friendly hosts will welcome you and take you to some of the region’s award winning wineries where you will be able to sample a range of cool climate wines. T: 0408 081 110 canberrawinerytours.com 26 Plonk Fyshwick J19 11 Gundog Estate N9 33 The George Bar & Dining S17 One minute off Federal Highway in Collector, next to ‘Some Café’. 5 Red Stars Halliday Wine Companion. Winner NSW Wine of the Year 2007, Penguin Best New Australian Winery 2009, Finalist Gourmet Traveller Winemaker of the Year 2010, Trophy winner Red Wine of Provenance – National Wine Show of Australia 2016. 7 Murray St, Collector NSW 2581 T: 0415 991 078 E: [email protected] collectorwines.com.au Open: Fri-Sun & most public holidays: 10am-4pm Located inside the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets Plonk stocks the largest range of Canberra region wines. Choose from an amazing selection of over 30 local wineries and 200 wines. If you’re having trouble deciding, ask one of our knowledgeable staff for suggestions. Drop in for a wine tasting every Sat 1-4pm. Belconnen Markets, Belconnen ACT T: 6253 5507 E: [email protected] plonk.net.au Open: Wednesday – Sunday 9-6pm 5 Clonakilla G8 8 Dog Trap Vineyard D5 25 Plonk Belconnen H16 35 The Vintner’s Daughter G8 canberrawines.com.au 17 Long Rail Gully E7 Surveyors Hill offers relaxing lunches, seasonal and freshly prepared, with good coffee and a range of interesting wines, from sparkling to fortified. Guest accommodation, including meals on request, is available seven days—the perfect base for exploring the food and wine of the Yass/Canberra region. 215 Brooklands Rd, Wallaroo NSW 2618 Tel: 02 6230 2046 survhill.com.au Open: Cellar door 10am–5pm; Bistro 12pm–3pm weekends and public holidays Tallagandra Hill, Gundaroo, is a family-owned winery in a beautiful rural setting showcasing 10 boutique cool climate wines. Our wines are made only from grapes grown at our vineyard, and each carries its own unique label and story. Taste our Newtown Farmer Tempranillo Cabernet and Prodigal Daughter Vermentino. 1692 Murrumbateman Rd, Gundaroo NSW 2620 T: 02 6236 8694 or 0416330897 tallagandrahill.com.au Open: Sunday 10am-4pm plus private tours, tastings and events by appointment. The George Bar & Dining is located within the Lake George Hotel on Gibraltar Street. The George prides itself on promoting only regional wine within the restaurant. The George offers the area’s largest section of carefully selected Canberra District Wines which complement both our modern seasonal menu and beautifully designed restaurant area and beer garden. 20 Gibraltar Street, Bungendore NSW 2621 T: 02 6238 0986 thegeorgebaranddining.com.au Open: 12-3pm & 6-9pm Wed-Sun. The Nest at Gundaroo is a family-owned business that provides luxury, short-stay accommodation in the historic, rural village of Gundaroo. We have five generous, self-contained villas, only a short, 30-minute drive from Canberra. Find your home away from home. Complete your evening, weekend or trip with a stay at The Nest at Gundaroo. 56 Cork St, Gundaroo NSW 2620 T: 02 6236 8460 M: 0427 368 309 Dog Trap Vineyard is a small boutique winery near Yass. We aim to create dry red table wines of outstanding quality and value for money from the excellent Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown on our beautiful mature vineyard. Visitors are welcome and tasting is free. 262 Dog Trap Road, Yass NSW T: 02 62 265 898 E: [email protected] dogtrapvineyard.com.au Open: 10am-5pm Wed-Sun & pub hols. Located inside the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets Plonk stocks the largest range of Canberra region wines. Choose from an amazing selection of over 30 local wineries and 200 wines. If you’re having trouble deciding, ask one of our knowledgeable staff for suggestions. Drop in for a wine tasting every Sat 1-4pm. Fyshwick Markets, Fyshwick ACT T: 6260 6336 E: [email protected] plonk.net.au Open: Thursday – Sunday 8-6pm We farm using organic principles, carefully hand crafting small batches of award winning wines, creating single vineyard expressions of variety, vintage and place. Sample our wines with a traditional “belly to the bar” tasting, or enjoy a seated food and wine flight (bookings required). 440 Greenwood Rd, Murrumbateman NSW 2582 T: 02 6227 1474 yarrhwines.com.au Open: 11am–5pm Fri-Sun & most pub hols Closed in July. 28 Robyn Rowe Chocolates I9 32 Tallagandra Hill J10 37 Yarrh Wines H7 Yazzbar is a cosy country wine bar that showcases Canberra district cool climate wines. Tapas style food. Live music sessions every Saturday night. Wine tastings every Friday night. 81 Comur St, Yass. T: 02 6226 3138 yazzbar.com.au Facebook: Yazzbaryass Open: 4pm-midnight Thu-Sat Group bookings other times by appointment 9 Eden Road Wines F8 1 Affleck Vineyard P14 18 Mallaluka Wines D5 36 Wallaroo Wines F13 27 Poachers Pantry & Wily Trout Vineyard H11 38 Yazzbar C3 39 Canberra Winery Tours 34 The Nest at Gundaroo N9 CANBERRA DISTRICT Wineries Guide