Learn from the winemakers and taste some of the award-winning Rieslings and Cabernet Sauvignon. Halliday Wine Companion 2023 released August 2022 has rated Helm Wines: “A winery which is outstanding, regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity, and generally acknowledged to have a long track record of excellence in the context of its region – truly the best of the best. Among just 12.8 % of Australian wineries.

The 2021 James Halliday Wine Companion recognized Eden Road as a Red 5-Star Winery. Your tastings will include: 95 Points – 2018 The Long Road Syrah 95 Points – 2018 Canberra Syrah The fruit from Eden Road Cullarin Block 71 vineyard at Lake George Escarpment (first planted in 1971 by the father of the Canberra wine industry Dr. Edgar Riek & Eden Road estate vineyard in Murrumbateman Block 94 (second planted in 1972). Eden Road vines are grown across a collection of unique properties comprising different soils and altitudes, with grape varieties best suited to these conditions, to produce wines of varietal purity, finesse, and complexity. In 2017 award-winning French winemaker Celine Rousseau joined the family at Eden Road Wines; and since Eden Road winemaking has been re-defined. It is based on world-leading traditional techniques aimed at producing wines that are a pure and sincere expression of their terroir.

Arrive at Four Winds Vineyard for pizza lunch, wine tastings and dips The Four Winds Story began with a miner and his wife who lived on the property in a slab-hut. Her name was Scheherazade, after the story telling character in The Arabian Nights. Her favourite story described a magic carpet being borne by the four winds of good fortune. She named this small farm in Murrumbateman ‘Four Winds’ in the hope it would carry their good fortunes. Four Winds planted their thirty-three acre vineyard in 1998 and 1999 with five varieties: Shiraz, Riesling, Cabernet, Merlot and Sangiovese.

Among the wines sampled will be the people-pleasing Shaw Wines Estate Sparkling Cuvee. Max Crus, January 2023: Shaw Wines Canberra Sparkling Cuvée 2021 quite sharp and bright the ideal thing with which to celebrate the change of pace suck it up. 9.3/10. Shaw Wines is a family-owned and operated business located in Murrumbateman NSW, the heart of the Canberra cool-climate wine region. The Shaw Family first moved to Murrumbateman over 30 years ago, and in 1998 purchased “Olleyville” the historic 700-acre fine wool producing property dating back to the mid 19th century.

No wineries tour is complete without tasting the famous Clonakilty Shiraz Viognier, amongst other excellent wines. The Wall Street Journal: “Some argue this is Australia’s greatest red wine, it is certainly one of the greatest Shirazs” James Halliday: “An icon wine, one of the best in Australia” It has been a remarkable journey for Clonakilla. When John Kirk planted the first vines in 1971 he had no idea that his vineyard would one day be celebrated as one of the best in the country. Along the way, there have been trials and tribulations as well as moments of unprecedented success. Over time something important has become clear: Murrumbateman and Shiraz are one of those rare combinations in the world of wine that can produce something truly exciting.

"Touching on previous notes the winemaking style is based on the care and nurturing of the vineyard. First, we must look at the site, play the seasons as they come through and not try to fight them. The vintages will all share some unique touches from the year that has been. Once the winery is, a contemporary but minimalist approach is applied. Minimal additions are added and wine is carried on its journey from where it began in the vines." Note: The remaining time if for the round tour and the time spent between the attractions.