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Southern Highlands
Vineyards & Cellar Doors The cool climate wine region
Traditionally, wine growing in Australia was done in warmer regions where access to water for irrigation made growing grapes easier. Since the early 1990s, there have been a number of traditional wine makers establish boutique wineries successfully in the cooler climate of the Southern Highlands. Many of the region’s winemakers use traditional and modern techniques to produce distinctive cool climate wines, so the area is gaining recognition for the quality and variety produced here.
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Whilst visiting the Southern Highlands and surrounding areas, be sure to maximise the experience by downloading the following booklets: • Cellar Doors • Places to Eat • Places to Play .... www.eventssouthernhighlands.com.au As well, pick up your copy of the Southern Highlands & Illawarra iMag from any Information Centre or go to www.highlandsimag.com.au and download a copy.
Tertini Wines Bousaada Vineyard Marist Brothers Wines Southern Highlands Wines Mount Ashby Estate Diamond Creek Estate Cellar Door Cuttaway Hill Wines@Eling Forest Banjo’s Run Artemis Wines Centennial Vineyards The Grape Escape Razorback Wines Wine Map
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Tertini Wines
One of the most awarded wine producers in the Southern Highlands
Tertini Wines is one of the most awarded wine producers in the Southern Highlands and is dedicated to producing premium, cool climate wines with a particular interest in alternative varieties. The wines are subtle and elegant, with excellent fruit characters arising from the long, slow ripening period and a commitment to hand pruning, hand picking and low cropping. High natural acidity gives the wines a clean finish and good cellaring potential. The “Yaraandoo” vineyard is located near the historic village of Berrima in the Southern Highlands.
Tertini Wines Lot 5 Kells Creek Rd, Mittagong off Wombeyan Caves Road Open: Thurs – Mon 10am – 5pm Other times by appointment. Groups by prior arrangement only. Phone: 02 4878 5213 Email: sales@tertiniwines.com.au www.tertiniwines.com.au 4 www.eventssouthernhighlands.com.au
Although the vineyard is young, it has produced outstanding fruit. The ’05 Tertini Riesling, won a Gold Medal and a Trophy. Each wine and vintage since then has brought more medals from wine shows and accolades from Australia’s leading wine writers. The viticulturist at Tertini Wines, is a cool climate/Southern Highlands specialist who applies all his knowledge to obtaining the best possible results in the vineyard. The winemakers are also cool climate specialists who apply their expertise and experience through careful, meticulous handling in the winery.
Bousaada Vineyard An Australian style cellar door
Bousaada Vineyard overlooks the vineyards onto a small lake. With ‘Bou’ meaning father and ‘saada’ peace and happiness, the Australian styled cellar door is an ideal place where visitors find spiritual refreshment, goodness and a sense of well-being. Try the recent award winning Riesling and visit the website for tasting notes on the Merlot, Sauvignon blanc, Fume blanc and Pinot Noir.
Bought in 1996 the 100 acre property, Bousaada, is now home to a 13 acre vineyard which began with plantings of Sauvignon Blanc vines in 1997 followed by Merlot, Chardonnay and Riesling in 1998. All these varietals are now in a bottle. In 2001, a further 7 acres were prepared for planting out and in 2002 adding Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and Cabernet Franc. The mixed variety vineyard enables Bou-saada to produce a wide-range of exclusive wines from their own grapes.
Bousaada Vineyard 135 Kells Creek Rd, Mittagong 1st right off Wombeyan Caves Rd Phone: 02 48785399 Mob: 0421 716768 or 0412 595852 www.bousaada.com Email: wines@bousaada.com www.eventssouthernhighlands.com.au 5
Marist Brothers Wines & Cafe Cool climate wines & home-made produce
The first vineyard that you discover once you leave the M5 motorway from Sydney is The Hermitage Vineyard, the home of Marist Brothers Wines. Originally acquired over 100 years ago for the training of the Brothers, the 155-hectare estate is today a sacred place of quiet and tranquility. In addition to the assortment of cool climate wines produced on the 13 hectare vineyard, including sauvignon blanc, riesling, pinot gris, pinot noir and merlot, a selection of homemade jams and relishes are also available for you to taste.
The Hermitage Cnr Bong Bong & Old South Rds, Mittagong. Open: Sat & Sun 11- 4pm, or by app. Phone: (02) 4872 1911 Email: sales@maristwines.com www.maristwines.com 66 www.eventssouthernhighlands.com.au
Visitors to the Hermitage are now greeted by rows of meticulously tended grapevines – drawing many parallels to the French origins of the Marist Brothers. The vineyard at Mittagong is a cool climate vineyard – meaning the grapes ripen longer on the vine. This allows for delicate and complex flavours to be produced and creates wines of unique character. Marist Brothers Wines provide a great opportunity for guests to connect with the Hermitage property. The soil, climate, rainfall and location of the vineyard together create the flavour of the wine.
Southern Highlands Wines Award winning wines & mouth watering meals
Southern Highland Wines is the home of the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world! The locally produced 2010 Oldbury Reserve Sauvignon Blanc has won many accolades and continues to excel in the prestigious international wine show circuit. The team at SHW have created a winery that is fresh, modern and spacious, where you can experience award winning cool climate wines and mouth watering meals. Sample a selection of wines, tour through the winery, learn about wine making, relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the tantalising selection of produce.
The Southern Highlands has long been regarded as an area of great beauty and relaxation. Situated in Sutton Forest on the Illawarra Highway, you will feel a million miles away, yet only a short 1.5 hour drive from Sydney or Canberra and a leisurely 50 minutes from Wollongong. The extensive complex at Southern Highland Wines extends a warm welcome to all visitors. At the 83 acre Sutton Forest estate, they have 30 acres of vines planted and the 100 acre Canyonleigh vineyard is planted with 70 acres of vines.
Southern Highlands Wines Cnr Oldbury Rd & Illawarra Hwy, Sutton Forest Cellar Door Open: 7 days, 10 - 5 Restaurant open for lunch Thursday – Sunday Phone: 02 4868 2300 www.shw.com.au Email: info@shw.com.au www.eventssouthernhighlands.com.au 7
Mount Ashby Estate Award winning wines & local produce
Indulge in a golden moment at Mount Ashby Estate Winery. Our Cellar Door and� La Pallette� Cafe are open Thursday to Sunday 11 am to 5 pm or by appointment. Enjoy our wines with homemade soup, crusty bread and a Charcuterie Plate. Sit around the French Farmhouse Tables within the restored original dairy and enjoy the view of the vineyard surrounded by grazing dairy cattle. The architecture of the building is a blend of French provincial and early Australian.
Mt Ashby Estate 128 Nowra Road Moss Vale 2577 Sally Beresford & Chris Harvey Open: Thurs - Sun & pub hols 10 - 5pm Phone: 02 4869 4792 www.mountashby.com.au 8 www.eventssouthernhighlands.com.au
Also located on the site is the relocated Bowral Produce Store (circa 1918). The store is now used to restore provincial antique furniture and where European antique furniture can be viewed, including Provincial 17th to 19th Century antiques sourced from France & other parts of Europe. On display are some of the uniquely crafted French Farmhouse Tables made exclusively from hand selected European timbers. Situated on Nowra Road between Moss Vale and Fitzroy Falls, Mount Ashby is a boutique vineyard producing Pinot Gris, Merlot and Chardonnay.
Diamond Creek Estate Cellar Door Premium quality cool climate wines.
Our beautiful Single Estate Vineyard and Olive Grove is situated amidst the north slopes of Mittagong within the picturesque Southern Highlands region of NSW. Spanning over 100 elevated north facing acres, Diamond Creek Estate is a mere 120 kilometers south of Sydney. The hillsides under cultivation on our estate sit at a favorable altitude of 680 metres. Our grape varieties include Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. The combination of a cool, frost free microclimate, rich red basalt loam, and favourable altitude, makes our immediate environs one of the most fertile in the Southern Highlands. Such ideal growing conditions for our grapes starts
to explain why Diamond Creek Estate has consistently produced trophy and award winning premium quality cool climate wines, that are able to match the finest in Australia and overseas. Diamond Creek Estate is proudly owned and operated by an Australian family, all of whom are passionately involved in the daily operations of the vineyard and olive grove. Our recent vision to create the first centrally located town Cellar Door in Bowral has been a familial labour of love and we invite you to join us and share in the numerous delights we have to offer.
Diamond Creek Estate Cellar Door 18 Merrigang St, Bowral Open Thursday - Sunday Ph: 4862 2211 wines@diamondcreekestate.com.au www.diamondcreekestate.com.au www.eventssouthernhighlands.com.au 9
Cuttaway Hill @Eling Forest Cellar door, cafe & farm shop!
Cuttaway Hill’s focus is on quality and a commitment to a true expression of the terroir and unique climate of the Southern Highlands region. A combination of new and old world techniques provides the balance suitable to our unique cool climate grapes that are handcrafted into the award winning Cuttaway Hill style. Also enjoy breakfast, morning tea or a lunch using fresh home made local produce along with a glass of Cuttaway Hill wine at the Eling Cafe. www.cuttawayhillwines.com.au
Cuttaway Hill @ Eling Forest 12587 Hume Highway, Sutton Forest 12kms South of Berrima, 2kms north of the Illawarra Highway Open: 7 days per week, 10.30am to 4.30pm except Christmas Day Cellar Door CafĂŠ & Farm Shop Phone: 0409 902 982 Email: wines@cuttawayhillwines.com.au www.cuttawayhillwines.com.au 10 www.eventssouthernhighlands.com.au
White Wine varieties and blends: Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay Pinot Gris Red Wine varieties and blends: Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir. Group wine tasting tours welcome. Our complex includes a B&B, a wedding venue and award winning Restaurant.
Banjo’s Run
Award winning wines & tastings
The newest winery to open in the Southern Highlands is Banjo’s Run, with a Cellar Door for award winning wines. This family run winery has a friendly atmosphere in a rural setting where you will be most welcome for tastings and sales. Telephone and online sales as well. Group bookings welcome.
Banjo’s Run is a family owned and operated vineyard. The grapes are hand picked to ensure the finest quality grapes are used to create the wines. We pick from mature vines grown in fertile basalt soil in the cool climate of the NSW Southern Highlands. Because it is a small, boutique vineyard, we are always happy to fill smaller orders for the shelves and cellars of smaller bottle shops who are looking for quality wine for their more discerning patrons.
Banjos Wines 212 Sally’s Corner Rd, Exeter NSW 2579 Open: Cellar Door: Sat & Sun & Public Holidays 11am - 4pm (other times by appointment) Phone: 0408 228 724 or 0416 038 724 Email: bill@banjosrun.com.au www.banjosrun.com.au www.eventssouthernhighlands.com.au 11
Artemis Wines
Cellar door, offering premium wine!
You are welcome to visit Cellar Door and enjoy award winning wines and ciders that brothers, Anton and Mark, produce on site at Mundrakoona Estate. Recent awards include 2011 Artemis Riesling, rated at 95/100 and part of the 2012 Citibank NSW Wine Awards “Best of the Best Top 40”. The popular Sunshack Apple and Pear Ciders are also available at the cellar door.
Artemis Wines 46 Sir Charles Moses Lane Off the Old Hume Highway, Mittagong Opening Hours: Wednesday to Friday 10.am – 4pm Weekends and Public Holidays; 10.am – 5pm Phone: (02) 48721311 Mobile: 0416 300 471 markantony@artemiswines.com.au www.artemiswines.com.au mark@sunshackcider.com www.sunshackcider.com 12 www.eventssouthernhighlands.com.au
Artemis wines are produced by the Balog family in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, Australia. Winemaker brothers, Anton and Mark Balog began making wine here in 1996 with passion to produce wines of European complexity and structure with intense Australian varietal definition. The wines are created by combining the best of both old world and new world techniques in viticulture and winemaking. Artemis Wines are enjoyed by a worldwide audience of wine lovers. Artemis Wines include the Southern Highland Selection, Crux Quadrata and limited release Grand Heritage selection and Estate “Close Vine” Pinot Noir.
Centennial Vineyards For quality food & wine
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Centennial Vineyards and Restaurant is situated in a breathtaking vineyard setting just 3 minutes drive, west from Bowral.The emphasis is on quality food and wine. Visit the cellar door and taste from the multi-award winning wines then have lunch overlooking the vineyards. As the Highlands’ most awarded producer of quality wines, they currently have 20 wines available for tasting with something to tempt everyone’s palate. At Centennial Vineyards, a focus on single vineyard wines has developed over the years, allowing vineyard blocks to show their unique character.
The combination of climate, soil composition, slope, rainfall, sunlight, aspect and temperature, all contribute to the individuality of the wines. Viticultural experience gained over the earlier years prompted the decision to change some varietals. In 2005 they replaced Merlot for AlbariĂąo, an aromatic white variety from the cool regions of Spain. Sparkling wine varietals suit the climate exceptionally well so they planted Pinot Meunier in 2005 to add complexity to sparkling blends. Make your visit to the Southern Highlands complete by wining and dining at Centennial Vineyards.
Centennial Vineyard & Restaurant Centennial Road, Bowral Open:10am-5pm Phone: 02 4861 8722 Restaurant open 7 days: 11am to 4pm. Phone: 02 4861 8701 www.centennial.net.au Email: admin@centennial.net.au www.eventssouthernhighlands.com.au 13
The Grape Escape Book a wine tour!
Kath Huon has lived in the Highlands for more than 26 years part time. During that time she has seen The Southern Highlands & Tablelands change from being a sleepy part of N.S.W. into one of the premium food and wine destinations of N.S.W. Kath has been visiting the vineyards since they opened, and has a great appreciation for them, as the wine makers and Cellar Door owners put their heart and soul into every bottle. Showcasing this area is a love of hers. Grape Escape tours will continually source new vineyards to share with you as the area grows.
Winery Tours & Clay Target Shooting Kathleen T. Huon Ph: 0407 677 066 or 4841 0256 kate@grapeescape.net.au www.grapeescape.net.au 14 www.eventssouthernhighlands.com.au
This is a cool climate area and the wine here is crisp and youthful. This new wine region will amaze you as you discover its quiet achievements. It will be her pleasure to show people this wonderful wine producing region which is only 1 hour from Sydney! Join her on a voyage of discovery to the newest cool climate wine region in Australia; The Southern Tablelands & Highlands .You won ‘t be disappointed. You will enjoy.
Razorback Ridge Wines Cellar door, offering premium wine!
The Razorback Ridge vineyard is located at the base of the Razorback Range in Menangle, NSW. It is just minutes from Camden in the Macarthur region. The vines are hand pruned and handpicked to ensure premium quality fruit; they were planted in 2000. The Macarthur area has been referred to as the birthplace of the Australian wine industry. It was named after John and Elizabeth Macarthur who were pioneers and founders in both the wool and wine industries. These early settlers first farmed the area over 200 years ago and they planted one of the first commercial vineyards in Australia. It is in this area some 180 years later that the vineyard at Razorback Ridge Wines is planted.
RED WINE: 2006 Chambourcin: a medium to full bodied red wine; 2009 Cabernet Merlot: a full bodied wine; 2010 Merlot: a medium to full bodied wine. Easy drinking, suitable for all occasions. WHITE WINE & ROSE: 2007 Unwooded Chardonnay: a crisp dry wine with a hint of citrus; 2009 Unwooded Chardonnay: a fresh fruit flavour with hints of tropical fruits and melon. 2008 Rose`: a fresh fruity wine; 2009 Rose`: Razorback’s premium wine; 2011 Emily’s Blush Rose`: an elegant pink aromatic wine; 2011 Verdelho: a crisp, clean, zesty wine. Ideal as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to seafood, pasta and Asian dishes.
Razorback Ridge Wines Sydney’s Newest Cellar Door Open weekends: 11am to 4pm, or by appointment ♦Wine ♦ Cheese Platters ♦ Olives ♦ Jams ♦ Dips 20 Dawson Road, Menangle NSW - map on website: www.razorbackridgewines.com.au Phone: 0416 521 753 www.eventssouthernhighlands.com.au 15
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