What a beautiful day for Wine tasting. The day was crisp ..... fresh and exhilarating !! This was…read morewhat I thought was the best of our wine tasting destinations. It was easy to get to and once there were looked after very well by the owners who were very happy to arrange a lovely garden area to taste our selections. As a big group, we all had a great time as the wine was poured liberally with a nice description of the variety of grape and all it's subtle characteristics. The wines were great .... Red & Whites ..... the views magnificent ..... and the experience as a whole, very memorable !! ..... A place I will come back to in the future .... next time taking home a bigger haul of merchandise.

From the owner: Situated in the picturesque bush settings of the Central Ranges, Stockman's Ridge Wines have a…read morevision of producing premium cool climate wines. Nestled in the West of Orange, the vineyard sits at an altitude of 780 metres. Their stunning tree lined driveway and new vineyard lead you to the relaxed and intimate cellar door where you'll discover wines that are a true expression of the unique qualities and character of the region. Wines with elegance and complexity, with beautiful balance and length. Serious wine lovers will find much to absorb them and much to discuss with Jonathan, Owner and Winemaker or the experienced cellar door staff.

Stopped in here on a recommendation from another vineyard- so glad we did!…read moreSeems a bit odd at first as you basically walk through the front door and front room of what appears to be the owners house, to a back room looking out over the garden they have lovingly created. A lovely French girl took us through an extensive tasting with some complimentary cheese and crackers and house made bread. The wines themselves were stunning with perhaps the best Pinot Noir that I have tasted in Austerity so far, and a wonderful Rose also. All the wines were lovely, there wasn't a white or a red I wouldn't have had more of had I not been driving. And then a garden walk that is truly amazing. The owners migrated from the US 20 years ago and clearly started planing right away as the garden is amazing and you can still see a lot more planned Really recommend a visit.

Joey had only been in Millthorpe 30 minutes when he hit the ground running .... in the centre of…read moretown is a quaint but cosy little tasting house .... with a lovely roaring fire in a corner of this stone, wood & brass outhouse ..... refurbished and primed for substantial wine tasting & selling. The staff were professional ..... and knowing your product really helps with expressing the passion of the area and the committed people who produce all that is sacred. I had a great time. You never feel rushed or pressured to buy ..... but instead encouraged to give feedback on all the various types & vintages of grape .... as well as combinations. I walked out ..... well 3 steps forward .... 2 steps back with a Box of 5 different wines .... with a shelf life of approx. midnight ....... that night !!

This cellar door is at the winery. It is a work in progress. The new building has plenty of tables…read moreand chairs, inside and out, for the tasting. There is also a large private room too. The gardens are being worked on and look as if accessibility is high up on the list. Plenty of gentle ramps take you along the garden path. Closer to the main gate there is a coffee/tea shop that serves breakfast on the weekend. The wine bottle labels are pretty interesting along with the names for some of the wines. Our host was a young lady who was able to give us lots of information. She was very good. As for the wines, we were able to find ones that we liked too.

Was to start an afternoons escorted wine tasting at Philip Shaw's. Was shown to a table &…read moreforgotten. After no service, we left. So unable to rate the experience other than poor.

This "cellar door" is not at the winery but in town sharing the same premises as a bric-a-brac…read moreshop. It is nice bric-a-brac too....but I digress. It was a tedious drive from Sydney today and my first task was to ask for the loo. I was pointed out the door and I walked into a garden with a fountain and tables, chairs & umbrellas. The loo was an outdoor one so I really didn't expect much. It was luxurious. Apart from being clean and having the necessities there were some pretty good pictures on the wall to keep you amused if your stay was going to be an extended one. I digress again. We did come here to try the wines. Our host was very knowledgeable and friendly so the tasting was a bit of a treat. We did find wines we liked; red and white plus a sweetish wine to have with cheese. We met the cellar dog who has been featured in a book about cellar dogs. It hasn't gone to Fluffy's head as she allows anyone to give her a scratch. I'd come back here just to sit on the lounge and have a glass of wine. You could also have a cup of tea.