Cosy Cellar Door Experiences – Top 5

The colourful region of Orange, NSW and its surrounding villages boasts over sixty vineyards; more than thirty cellar doors and five distilleries; each offering their own unique blend of hospitality, ambiance, and of course, exceptional beverages.

Here's a glimpse into some of the cosy cellar door experiences waiting to be discovered in the Orange region and its surrounds:

1. Angullong Wines, Millthorpe: Housed within a historic blue stone building, this charming and ambient establishment invites you to sample their diverse range of varietals. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or a casual visitor, the friendly and knowledgeable staff are on hand to guide you through a tasting either inside by the fire or outside under a canopy of golden and fiery red autumn leaves.

2. Macquariedale Organic Wines, Orange: Nestled amongst the hills and one of the highest Vineyards in Australia at 1,100m above sea level, Macquariedale Organic Wines offers Organic, biodynamic, low preservative, vegan-friendly, natural wines. This means all products used in the vineyard are all natural and do not contain synthetic chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, or systemic chemicals. The results of these practices are that the produce is grown the way nature intended, retaining its fullness of flavour, richness of colour and diversity of aromas of the terroir. Enjoy their varietal wine experience with one of Derice’s famous grazing platters as you unwind and soak up the view overlooking the beautiful Towac Valley. 

3. Brangayne Wines on Pinnacle Road, Canobolas: Named, after the character who attends the tragic Isolde in Wagner's opera “Tristan und Isolde”, and who prepares a love potion for her, Brangayne’s rustic cellar door is in an old orchard coolstore and retains a strong sense of multi-generational history. Seated tastings occur at handcrafted tables lovingly created using timber from the property and oak barrels. Their long-term team are like family and will welcome you as such.

4. Heifer Station Wines: Two words – Kids Farm. A Family favourite, Heifer station is home to a small herd of highland cattle, Alpacas, chooks, a mini-Shetland, pigs and goats! For the adults Get Fireside and nestle by the crackling fireplace where you'll savour the station’s acclaimed wines paired with artisanal cheeses and local produce, in an atmosphere of warmth and character.

5. Mortimer’s Wines, Wine School: Expand your wine knowledge with Mortimer's Wines Wine School Experiences, where expert sommeliers guide you through tastings and educational sessions. Discover the art of wine appreciation in a relaxed and intimate setting.

With so many cosy cellar door experiences on offer, the Orange region is calling you to come to connect by the fire, fill your cup with warm conversations and Enjoy the now, sip by sip. Plan your visit today and discover the magic of the ‘coolest’ region.