Cellar doors
Collector Wines
Alex McKay is a typically reserved winemaker who allows his wines to speak for themselves at his cellar door (collectorwines.com.au) in the lovely hamlet of Collector.
Drink now Lamp Lit Marsanne Cellar Reserve Shiraz
Lerida Estate
Overlooking Lake George, Café Lerida (leridaestate. com.au) serves gourmet pies as well as dip, charcuterie and cheese plates to accompany the estate’s superb wines.
Drink now Lake George Pinot Noir Cellar Botrytis Pinot Gris
Eden Road Wines
Recently appointed winemaker Celine Rousseau has breathed new life into Eden Road Wines (edenroadwines.com.au). Grapes from Gundagai, Hilltops and Tumbarumba augment the local Murrumbateman fruit.
Drink now The Long Road Pinot Gris Cellar 94 Block Syrah
Four Winds Vineyard
Weddings, parties, anything... it’s all happening at the swish Four Winds Vineyard cellar door (fourwindsvineyard. com.au). Equally swish (and award-winning) labels adorn the deliciously drinkable wines.
Drink now Shiraz Cellar Tom’s Block Shiraz
Gundog Estate
Gundog Estate Cork St Cellar (gundogestate.com.au) is in charming Gundaroo village. While you’re there, make sure you dine at Grazing restaurant at The Royal Hotel.
Drink now Riesling Cellar Estate Shiraz