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9 months ago
Fantastic lunch at a charming winery overlooking Lake George. I can't even begin to express how excited I was to move to a city with so many wineries and vineyards close by! It's been something I've wanted as a local feature since visiting family in the Finger Lakes of New York State a few years ago. And Lerida didn't disappoint! We spent a chilly spring day enjoying a charcuterie plate and couple of glasses of wine, it was our first family meal out in almost two years! (Not that we haven't eaten out, just doing a lot of takeaways to keep the COVID out!) To set expectations, if you're like me, a certain vision comes to mind when you think of an "estate." French Chateau-like, to be exact, especially if like me your wine education largely lies in the "old world" class of wines. You approach the estate from a sharp turn-off on Federal Highway, and drive up a narrow-ish dirt track and approach a humble-looking building that at first can't possibly be a tasting room. A short stroll through the vineyard takes you to the tasting room and restaurant, which, once inside, is actually quite welcoming. A bit industrial, with a heavy concrete aesthetic, but balanced by the large windows that overlook the vines outside. There's also an exceptionally charming barrel room with tables set amongst stacks of promising wine barrels. There's also a coffee bar and a separate tasting bar. They managed to comfortably accommodate a lot of features into what is otherwise a fairly small space. The lackluster bathroom, however, reminds you that you are actually just at a farm. They offer a small but well-curated food menu, of course with glasses or bottles on-offer to accompany. You can also do a separate tasting flight of, if I recall, 8 or so wines for $10 total. Nice deal! The one drawback is they don't serve the tasting flight with the food. Probably so the food doesn't negatively affect the taste of the wines, which is understandable. Seeking lunch and traveling with our young child, we skipped the tasting this time, and instead each enjoyed a delicious glass of Shiraz, for which Lerida is award-winning. It paired very nicely with a charcuterie plate that was heavy on the umami flavors with cured meats and lots of truffle influence! My son enjoyed his first-ever hot chocolate and was very, very pleased. Not their fault of course, but for awareness, flies were a bit troublesome even on a cool and cloudy spring day. Probably much worse when warm and sunny, so be warned! But do stop in here and enjoy! read more
On the way into Canberra, at the foot of the Cullerin Range at Lake George, we visited Lerida Estate for a wine tasting of their cool climate wines. You can try their wines in a tasting for $10, buy a glass, cheese board or even dine in. It is certainly a unique and picturesque spot with stunning views read more
7 years ago
Really enjoyable visit - stopped by 45 minutes before closing. Compared to the tourist charge you for a tasting places - we got to sample close to a full range of whites and reds. The hits were for me was the Riesling which is what the Canberra area is known for. But better is their Lerida Estate Lake George Viognier that is aged in French oak for 8 months at 1/3 new, 1/3 a few years, and 1/3 5 to 6 yrs - pricey at $55 a bottle - but what a contrast to pure stainless tank ones. On the red side - 3 were of note. One is their Pinot Shiraz blend. You get Pinot flavor at the start and mid tasting - then Syrah flavors as you finish - but the strawberry fruit of the Pinot takeover again at the end. You would think the Pinot would be overwhelmed by the Syrah - but you would need to understand the Syrah grown in the region - which is a cool climate based. We also tried their 2018 second label vs third label Syrah and their top 2016 Syrah viognier at $75 per bottle. The Syrah was drinking well and approachable now - while the Syrah Viognier was still quite tannic and closed. I do plan to buy their 2018 when released and compare it to the Clonakilla 2018 over the years. They also have a nice restaurant which unfortunately did not sample. Bottom line: great quality wines, great staff pouring, and no pressure no up front cost to taste. Props to the staff commenting on my wine periodical t-shirt P.S. try their Tempranillo - very dense read more
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Lake George 87 The Vineyards
Collector New South Wales 2581
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