FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
A wine and food market not to be missed. Join our winemakers and vignerons as they showcase their award-winning cool climate wines from the Orange Wine Region. All paired with the finest cuisine prepared by their clever chefs and cooks, with a focus on the provenance of their local produce. Set in stunning Robertson Park, relax to the sound of local music with family and friends at long communal tables. Children’s catering and activities on site. Ticket bookings required.
Venue: Robertson Park, Summer St, Orange
Time: 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Cost: Adults $5, with tasting glass $10. Children Free.
ALL FESTIVAL
nec·tar | \ ˈnek-tər \
1a: the drink of the Greek and Roman gods
b: something delicious to drink
c: a beverage of fruit juice and pulp
2: a sweet liquid that is secreted by the nectaries of a plant and is the chief raw material of honey
NECTAR : A group exhibition of local artists
VENUE: The Peisley St Gallery, 54 Peisley Street, Orange
TIME: 9am to 5pm
COST: Free
ALL FESTIVAL - SAT & SUN
Patina Wines is a unique cellar door nestled in a hectare of beautiful gardens. Sip our delicious wines beside the soothing waterfall that cascades through a rare and stunning conifer collection. Bring a picnic and walk through the vast collection of perennials at their best in Spring. Wine available by the bottle or book (online) a tasting with the winemaker.
DATE: Saturday & Sundays during the Festival
VENUE: Patina Wines, 109 Summerhill Lane, Orange
TIME: 12pm - 4pm
COST: Free Entry
SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER
Enjoy an idyllic Spring afternoon with friends amongst the vines.
Relax to streamed jazz, sip on our deliciously crisp, minerally 2021 Semillon or lively, fruity 2021 Chardonnay while savouring freshly shucked premium oysters or wine cured gravlax. Vegetarian option available. What could be better?
Bookings - email wines@dindima.com.au or phone 0408 449 664
VENUE: Dindima Wines, 859 Cargo Road, Nashdale
TIME: 11am to 5pm
COST: From $38
SAT 1 & SUN 2 OCTOBER
Four flights of three wines all matched with a 4-course Tapas style menu, finishing off with dessert. Prizes up for grabs if you can guess which wines are ours and which are French.
Bus available from Orange.
VENUE: Slow Wine Co, 24 Victoria Street, Millthorpe
TIME: 6pm to 9.30pm
COST: $120
SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER
Mortimer's Wines are presenting an NRL Grand Final experience like no other. The March Schoolhouse Cellar Door will host multiple big screens, MC'd by Allen "Robbo" Robinson of Footy Show fame. The event will feature some of the NRL's biggest names for a player panel and Q&A. See mortimerswines.com.au for more information.
No BYO for this event. Drinks will be provided at the bar.
VENUE: Mortimers March Schoolhouse Cellar Door, 780 March Road, Orange
TIME: 3.30pm
COST: $160
THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER
Join us for the OPENING NIGHT of
nec·tar | \ ˈnek-tər \
1a: the drink of the Greek and Roman gods
b: something delicious to drink
c: a beverage of fruit juice and pulp
2: a sweet liquid that is secreted by the nectaries of a plant and is the chief raw material of honey
NECTAR : A group exhibition of local Orange artists All welcome
VENUE: The Peisley St Gallery, 54 Peisley Street, Orange
TIME: 6pm to 8pm
COST: Free
SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER
Join us at Highland Heritage where we have teamed with 'Second Mouse Cheese Co' to showcase award winning wines, dessert styles & fortifieds paired with amazing local handmade cheeses. Meet Head Cheesemaker and hear her story.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - please phone 02 6363 5601
VENUE: Highland Heritage Cellar Door, 4968 Mitchell Hwy, Orange
TIME: 11am to 3.30am
COST: $10
SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER
RIKARD Wines invites you to join us for a four-course gourmet lunch at Charred Kitchen & Bar hosted by winemaker, Will Rikard-Bell to share our 2021 and 2022 new releases. We might also have a few pre-releases to share too!
VENUE: Charred Kitchen & Bar, 1 New Street, Orange
TIME: 12pm to 4pm
COST: $205
20-28 OCTOBER
Celebrate Spring and wander through the historic Rhododendron Garden at Brangayne; then enjoy a cellar door wine tasting.
Free entry to garden, bookings recommended for wine tastings.
VENUE: Brangayne Wines, 837 Pinnacle Road, Orange
TIME: Mon to Fri & Sun 11am-4pm; Sat 11am - 5pm
COST: Free Entry
THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER
Join us at Highland Heritage where we have teamed with 'Second Mouse Cheese Co' to showcase award winning wines, dessert styles & fortifieds paired with amazing local handmade cheeses. Meet Head Cheesemaker and hear her story.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL please phone 02 6363 5602
VENUE: Highland Heritage Cellar Door, 4968 Mitchell Highway, Orange
TIME: 11am to 2.30pm
COST: Complimentary
SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with friends at our high-altitude, Nashdale vineyard. Kick back on a rug or use the garden furniture that overlooks the vineyard while you share a delicious selection of produce, including Cured’s artisanal charcuterie, Second Mouse’s handcrafted cheeses and Racine Bakery’s organic breads, paired with our premium wines. Vegetarian and child’s option available. What could be better?
Bookings - email wines@dindima.com.au or phone 0408 449 664
VENUE: Dindima Wines, 859 Cargo Road, Nashdale
TIME: 11.30am to 4.30pm
COST: From $38
SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER
An amazing line up of all wines from the Orange Wine Show, including the trophy and medal winning wines, will be on show for you to taste and judge. In between tasting, graze from generous platters of delicious local produce.
VENUE: Hotel Canobolas, 248 Summer St, Orange
TIME: 5.30pm to 8.30pm
COST: $65pp including tasting glass
SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER
RIKARD Wines invites you to join us for a four-course gourmet lunch at Charred Kitchen & Bar hosted by winemaker, Will Rikard-Bell to share our 2021 and 2022 new releases. We might also have a few pre-releases to share too!
VENUE: Charred Kitchen & Bar, 1 New Street, Orange
TIME: 12pm to 4pm
COST: $205