The Best Australian Wineries to Visit in Winter
Winter in Australia offers a unique charm for wine enthusiasts, with its cool climate enhancing the tasting experience at some of the country's finest wineries. Despite the cooler temperatures, there's no better time to explore and indulge in the rich flavours of Australian wines. Here are some of the best wineries across the country that promise an unforgettable winter wine-tasting adventure.
- Yarra Yering Vineyards, Yarra Valley, Victoria
Yarra Yering is one of the oldest vineyards in Victoria’s Yarra Valley. It is renowned for its Bordeaux-style blends and Shiraz, which are well-suited to the cooler climate of the Yarra Valley, making winter an ideal time to taste these wines. This vineyard offers guided tastings in their tasting room, the house of founder Dr Bailey Carrodus.
- Clonakilla, Murrumbateman, NSW
Murrumbateman is home to a wide range of wineries that thrive in cooler months, including Clonakilla which is famous for its beloved Shiraz. The vineyard offers a generous tasting experience free of charge in their cellar door. Wine tasting can be enjoyed seated around tablets, at the bar, or outdoors on the patio area for views of their Riesling vineyards.
- Penfolds Magill Estate, Adelaide, South Australia
Experience Penfolds wine at Magill Estate, one of the world’s few urban single vineyards. Penfolds is known for their iconic grange, a wine that survives well in the colder months. The vineyard offers tastings in its cellar door during winter, providing a chance to taste their wines in a warm setting.
- Henschke, Eden Valley, South Australia
Henschke cellar door, located in the Eden Valley offers a unique wine tasting experience. Wine tasting is intimate and cozy in their cellar door in Winter and is the perfect opportunity to taste wines amongst the serene vineyard and surrounding countryside.
Embrace the tranquillity and intimacy of winter wine tasting in Australia by visiting these exceptional wineries. Whether you prefer the Bordeaux-style blends of Yarra Yering in Victoria's Yarra Valley, or the serene ambiance of Henschke in Eden Valley, each destination offers a unique glimpse into Australia's thriving wine culture. Bundle up and savour the flavours of winter at these top wineries, where warmth, hospitality, and exceptional wines await!
