Vignerons Nadja Wallington and Steve Mobbs are a husband and wife team who recently launched their boutique wine brand Chalou Wines in 2021. Nadja and Steve both grew up on small vineyards and fell in love with the world of wine. They met at university whilst studying winemaking before going their separate ways to gain experience making wine across the globe. In 2014 they came to Orange and saw the opportunity within the region to make exceptional wines. In 2022 Nadja was awarded Young Winemaker of the year and ChaLou Wines has been recognised as a finalist in 2022+2023 for Young Guns of Wine.
At ChaLou Wines Nadja and Steve have a bud to bottle operation; they grow all their own grapes, then make and bottle all their wines onsite. Their vineyard sits at a cool 900m on Ordovician soils. Their winemaking focuses on fruit quality; harnessing the expression of their site, with minimal intervention and thoughtful winemaking focusing on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Syrah.
Vignerons Bill and Jane Shrapnel are on a mission which they simply summarise as: unique vineyard, pristine fruit and distinctive, high quality wines. Perched at 980 metres above sea level in the high country of the Orange Wine Region, their six-hectare Colmar Estate vineyard, dedicated to classic varieties, has a terroir all its own. The super cool-but-sunny climate ensures slow development of bell clear varietal flavours while retaining fine, natural acidity. Yields are low, the entire vineyard is hand-picked and the grapes hand-sorted, all intended to present the winemakers with superb fruit – the foundation of all great wines.
In a few short years Colmar Estate’s small batches of elegant, pure, single-vineyard wines have won wide acclaim and propelled it to the forefront of quality producers in the dynamic Orange Wine Region.
Cooks Lot is a boutique winery producing wines from the premium cool climate region of Orange.
Winemaker and proprietor of Cooks Lot wines, Duncan Cook studied winemaking at Charles Sturt University formerly working as a chef for many years.
Cooks Lot works with a number of small growers in Orange and on occasion other regions, that focus on growing premium fruit. The climate in Orange is strongly influenced by, and largely dependent on elevation. Cooks Lot fruit is grown in several vineyards at different altitudes and soils, rather than a single vineyard which is often the norm in Australia.
The name originated from the fact that we were working with several individual vineyard ‘Lots’ hence the name ‘Cooks Lot’ as many wines were and still are from single vineyard lots.
Cooks Lot's cellar door can be found at Ferment Wine Bar: Open 7 days 11am-8pm. Cheese & Charcuterie is available.
Established in 1995, Cumulus Vineyards is one of the premier wine producers in the Orange region. Situated 600 metres above sea-level, our 508-hectare high-elevation vineyard is one of the largest single estates in New South Wales and is renowned for producing high-quality cool-climate wines. Orange is well-known for producing exceptional wines and Cumulus Vineyards is no different; grapes from the our best high-elevation parcels are combined with expert cool-climate winemaking techniques to create intense, fruit-forward wines that are a synonymous with the region.
Minimalist Winemaker, Charlie Svenson, often utilises ‘wild’ strains of yeast endemic in his vineyard, with no additions of tannin or use of enzymes to produce the De Salis range of wines.
Charlie’s elegant wines reflect each unique vintage from his ‘Lofty Vineyard’ located at ^1050 m on the northern slopes of Mt Canobolas,
in the Orange Wine Region.
De Salis Winery is recognised for its Lofty Cuvee, Wild Fume Blanc, Chardonnay, Wild Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and blends of Cab Franc, Merlot and Cab Sauvignon.
De Salis Wines is a family venture, with sons Mitchell, assistant winemaker and Ben, all rounder. Charlie’s partner, Loretta Svenson, runs cellar door and sales - open 7days 11am – 5pm.
Heifer Station Vineyard is located on the volcanic basalt slopes of Mt.Canobolas. Our grapes are grown with personal attention and care at an altitude between 860 - 900m.
[This winery may no longer be operating.] Matison Estate is a premium producer of cool climate wines. Our vineyard, Bowen Rise, is located in the picturesque NSW wine region of Orange, home of some of Australia's best emerging wineries. Made by 2008 Australian Gormet traveller Sommelier of the Year and Masters of Wine student, Simon Curkovic, our flagship wine is the Burgundian inspired 2010 Matison Wines 'the kirk' Pinot Noir.
The dream started long before the acquisition of Koomooloo (vineyard site) in 1988. Philip spent years investigating and exploring many regions within Australia until by accident Philip noticed the undulating roll of the countryside when flying over the Orange region. After a few days of intense research into this highland area he returned the next week to find the region had a near-perfect balance of elevation and sunshine.
The adventure began when Philip purchased the land for his Koomooloo vineyard in June 1988. In close proximity to the region’s highest peak, Mt Canobolas, Koomooloo vineyard rises to an altitude of 900M with red loam soils over limestone.
Our various vineyard sites around 1000m altitude make our wine unique, combined with our minimal intervention approach & gentle handling in the winery. Our wines taste distinctly "like ours" because of each small, individual decision we make in the winery. It is also the inherent characters in our fruit, which are borne out of the many distinct characteristics of our soils and climate on our small patch of Gaanha Bula/Mt Canobolas.
The Samodol family established Rowlee vineyard in 2000. The eight hectare vineyard sits in ancient volcanic soils, 950 metres above sea level – exposed to the cool climate and unique topography of the Orange Wine Region. Plantings include Arneis, Chardonnay, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir.
Winemaking commenced in 2013 with the launch of the Single Vineyard label, allowing Rowlee to produce varietals of distinct character and flavour sourced exclusively from their estate. Today, Rowlee creates wines from their estate and surrounding vineyards, where growers apply the same philosophies of care and stewardship.
Rowlee’s wines our limited edition, crafted and sustainable – with a focus on aromatic and new varietal wines styles across three collections - By Rowlee, Single Vineyard and the R-Series.
Our philosophy is to incorporate all aspects of our vineyard and working farm to produce fine, elegant, interesting,satisfying wines, which stimulate both the palate and the mind without emptying the pocket, both yours and ours! Both organic and bio-dynamic principles are used in the vineyard, along with the least invasive conventional methods.
See Saw wines herald from the prestigious food and wine region of Orange, Australia and are a world class expression of Orange’s pure mountainous cool climate.
Estate grown fruit, nurtured using sustainable and organic viticulture, followed by minimal intervention winemaking, results in beautifully balanced handcrafted wines.
From vintage 2019 onwards, all See Saw range wines are organically certified and vegan.
