Wineries we suggest
Bloodwood
Stephen & Rhonda Doyle – the ones who started it all. Gravelly soils and a warm north easterly aspect produce fine handcrafted wines. By appointment.
Griffin Road
(02 6362 5631)
www.bloodwood.com.au
Orange Mountain Wines
Innovative and award-winning wines, with a yummy Ice Dessert wine. Open Wed-Sun.
Cnr Forbes Road (Escort Way) and Radnedge Lane, Borenore
(02 6365 2626)
www.orangemountain.com.au
Heifer Station Wines
Just 2km from Black Sheep Inn, Heifer Station vineyard enjoys a near-perfect balance of elevation and sunshine, perfect for growing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Merlot and Shiraz. Cellar door open Wed-Sun.
1034 The Escort Way
(02 6365 2275)
heiferstation.myshopify.com
Small Acres Cyder
Locally made, award-winning cider by Nick and Jannene Geoghegan. Cellar door located 15 minutes west of Orange. Open Saturday & Sunday 11am – 4pm. Light lunch options, subject to availability.
12 Akhurst Road, Borenore
02 6365 2286 or 0418 153 785
www.smallacrescyder.com.au
Philip Shaw
The Shaw family has been making wine in Australia for more than four decades. Cellar door open 7 days 11am – 5pm. Groups of 8 or more by appointment.
100 Shiralee Rd, Orange
(02 6362 0710)
www.philipshaw.com.au
Printhie Wines
Award-winning wines in a peaceful lovely location. Cellar door open Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm / Sunday to Thursday 11am to 4pm.
208 Nancarrow Lane, Nashdale
0481233153
www.printhiewines.com.au
Ross Hill
Hand-picked grapes and olives with environmentally friendly management by the Robson family. Cellar door open 7 days 10.30am – 5pm. Public holidays by appointment.
134 Wallace Lane
(02 6365 3223)
www.rosshillwines.com.au
Brangayne
Brangayne is proud of its elegant cold climate wines from the vineyards situated in picturesque parklike settings.
49 Pinnacle Road
(02 6365 3229)
www.brangayne.com
Cargo Road Wines
One of the oldest vineyards in the region, established in 1983, with lovely views. Their signature red is made from the Zinfandel grape, which is pretty rare in Australia.
1064 Cargo Road
(02 6365 6100)
www.cargoroadwines.com
Borrodell Vineyard
Award-winning wines and gorgeous views! Cellar door open seven days a week, with restaurant Sister’s Rock open Thursday-Monday for lunches only from 12noon.
Lake Canobolas Rd
(02 6365 3425)
www.borrodell.com.au
Swinging Bridge
Great wines in a gorgeous setting, just 2km from Black Sheep Inn!
701 The Escort Way, Borenore
Mob: 0447 416 295
www.swingingbridge.com.au
Ferment
A fantastic and cosy wine-tasting centre with over 100 wines. Tapas side plates/cheese & antipasto platters available – very much worth a visit! Open 7 days, 11am – 8pm.
87 Hill Street
(02 6360 4833)
Wine Tours
Orange Wine Tours
Passionate about wine and friendly service, with venue pick-up and return. Electric and non-electric bike hire available.
Mob: 0458 800 174
www.orangewinetours.com.au
Country Food Trails
Pam offers specialty food and wine tours, as well as heritage walking tours, ale trails, farm trails and village trails!
countryfoodtrails.com.au
Mob: 0409 049 598
Vine Venture Tours
Not only is there great coffee at this gorgeous shop, you can also buy beautiful unique gifts. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Sat 9am-3pm.
Join their set wine tours, or create your own.
www.vineventuretours.com.au/
Mob: 0402 772 207
Simmo’s Offroad Tours
Tours include wine & food safaris, scenic 4WD tours, and camping adventures.
www.simmosoffroadtours.com/
Mob: 0415 641 343