With 14 wine regions in NSW and plenty of wineries worth a trip...

…there’s plenty to see (and drink) just one short road trip away. Rolling hills and wine tastings are a match made in heaven. From family produced to award-winning, you’ll find it all in Sydney. Here are some of Sydney’s finest cellar doors where you can sip on wine and enjoy a long Sunday lunch. Bliss.

Phillip Shaw Wines
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Set in the Orange wine region, if award-winning’s what you’re after, you’ll find it here. Pouring wine since 1980, Philip Shaw Wines has plenty of awards piled up. With a 130-year old barn, this winery invites you to explore their world-class cool-climate wines that are the perfect blend of classic innovation.

The building here is impressive, painting the perfect backdrop for you to indulge in their seated wine tasting overlooking the lush vineyard. Enjoy glasses from their Reserve wines collection paired with local artisan chocolates or a Vineyard platter on their dog-friendly outdoor terrace.

What should you try at Phillip Shaw Wines? Dish Cult recommends the $25 Koomooloo Taste & Plate.

Silos Estate
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Fancy an overnight stay at a cosy cottage overlooking idyllic vineyards that stretch forever? That’s Silos Estate for you. Just 2 hours out from Sydney, this gorgeous space features an art gallery and doubles as a proud showcase of local handmade farmers products.

The award-winning cellar door here offers a 45-minute wine tasting session that includes a tasting platter with local cheeses. If you’re after a unique date idea, Silos Estates also provides picnics on the grounds with a picnic basket complete with a blanket, charcuterie selection, and wine.

You’ll find award-winning boutique accommodation cottages here nestled in artfully landscaped grounds, with all the makings of an urban oasis escape: crisp wine, a critically acclaimed restaurant, and (we’ve saved the best for last) a working alpaca farm.

What should you try at Silos Estate? Dish Cult recommends the $109 Picnic Experience.

Tyrrell’s Winery
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Situated at the foothills of Brokenback Range in Hunter Valley lies Tyrrell’s Estate. Tastings at the cellar door include a guided $15 tasting of wines from selections like their Single Vineyard and Winemaker’s selections and a VIP Premium Tasting experience at $75 per head.

This winery offers one of the most unique experiences available with their Sacred Sites Experience including a private tour of the vineyards and winery and a tutored tasting of the exclusive Sacred Sites wine collection.

With grazing grounds available for casual picnicking, Tyrell’s is ready to make sure you have the best wine experience, and make a day out of it too.

What should you try at Tyrrell’s Winery? Dish Cult recommends the $75 VIP Premium Tasting Experience.

Krinklewood Vineyard
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A pleasant 2-hour drive from Sydney, Krinklewood offers an organic Hunter Valley wine experience with an elegant flourish. You’ll find this French-inspired boutique winery nestled amongst lush Provencal gardens and fountains, brimming with wildlife.

Every glass of wine here is produced in a biodynamic, organic, holistic, and sustainable way that results in great tasting wine that makes a difference.

Wine tastings here set you back $10 and will have you sipping on the likes of Verdelho, dry French-style Rose, and Shiraz amongst the peaceful chirps of the plentiful birds that call the area home.

Peckish? Snack on their cheese platters that come with 3 different kinds of cheese and relish the gentle clinking of glasses as you coo at the friendly Maremma sheepdog, colourful peacocks and occasional horses that roam the area.

What should you try at Krinklewood Vineyard? Dish Cult recommends getting started with the $10 Wine Tasting.

Bendooley Estate
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Starting at $10pp, Bendooley’s tasting experience allows you to sample all of the winery’s cool-climate wines in an exquisite, modern cellar door. Soak in the sunshine, architecture, and art in a captivating venue over the likes of sauvignon blanc, tempranillo, and pinot gris. Pair your selections of wine with charcuterie boards.

With gorgeous alfresco outdoor seating available, the serenity and peacefulness at Bendooley Estate make for the perfect escape from busy life. All that paired with a wine that goes down smooth? Perfection.

What should you try at Bendooley Estate? Dish Cult recommends getting started with the $10 Wine Tasting.

Brokenwood Wines
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Standing as the largest complex in the Hunter Valley wine region, the cellar door at Brokenwood Wines was designed by Villa & Villa architects and spans over 1400 square metres. You’ll also find a wine museum, tasting ‘bars’, and sprawling terrace views of the rolling hills across the Valley here. Established in 1970, Brokenwood Wines is one of Australia’s most famous premium wine labels, and tastings here are a must.

Try their ‘Taste’ package that comes inclusive of a premium selection of 7 Brokenwood Varietal and Single Vineyard selections for $25, or their ‘Match’ experience, a seated wine and food flight in The Wood Restaurant that comes complete with your choice of a main, side, and dessert.

What should you try at Brokenwood Wines? Dish Cult recommends the $150 ‘Match’ Wine Tasting .

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