Clonakilla
Canberra district wineries are about three-four hours out of Sydney, and Clonakilla is my favourite.
Sometime in the 1990s winemaker Tim Kirk visited France and then Clonakilla's Shiraz Viognier was born which put them on the map. It's among Australia's best. The family holdings have been expanding and Clonakilla now makes about 20,000 dozen a year. This cellar door is relatively new.
There are a number of up and comers in the region. Collector has a superb chardonnay. Other top wineries include Helm and Lark Hill, which has a nice outlook over Lake George 860m above sea level. The Halliday guide also rates Lerida Estate, Ravensworth, Nick O'Leary Wines, McKellar Ridge and Mount Majura highly.
Unlike the Hunter which sees lots of wine tourists, Canberra wineries are local to a smaller population and some open only on weekends. At other times, ring first!
Clonakilla
Canberra district wineries are about three-four hours out of Sydney, and Clonakilla is my favourite.
Sometime in the 1990s winemaker Tim Kirk visited France and then Clonakilla's Shiraz Viognier was born which put them on the map. It's among Australia's best. The family holdings have been expanding and Clonakilla now makes about 20,000 dozen a year. This cellar door is relatively new.
There are a number of up and comers in the region. Collector has a superb chardonnay. Other top wineries include Helm and Lark Hill, which has a nice outlook over Lake George 860m above sea level. The Halliday guide also rates Lerida Estate, Ravensworth, Nick O'Leary Wines, McKellar Ridge and Mount Majura highly.
Unlike the Hunter which sees lots of wine tourists, Canberra wineries are local to a smaller population and some open only on weekends. At other times, ring first!