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From capital to coast: the best wine, beer and liquor
The ACT and NSW South Coast are peppered with some of the highest quality local producers of wine, beer and liquor in the country. Here are some local sips to try this winter.
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ACT
PIALLIGO ESTATE (PIALLIGO)
Set on a 12.6-hectare property, this paddockto-plate hospitality venue is only 10 minutes from the Canberra CBD. The estate includes a glasshouse, pavilion dining, market grill and alfresco bar, as well as a vineyard, olive grove, orchards and market garden. It’s a great spot to try local produce and the estate’s wine. This coming winter, on Friday 13 June, the estate and Bridge Road Brewers will host the Beer-GUSTATION Dinner, an exclusive event that features a multi-course dinner paired with a curated selection of craft beers, each chosen to complement the unique flavours of the meal.
FOUR WINDS VINEYARD (MURRUMBATEMAN)
Four Winds Vineyard is a perfect place to enjoy high-quality handcrafted wine and wood-fired pizzas while overlooking the vines. Located in Murrumbateman, only a 30-minute drive from the Canberra city centre, this family-run business has an on-site cellar door and makes award-winning wines, including sparkling, rosé, sangiovese, shiraz, merlot and some fantastic mixed blends. They even offer a wine club membership for true lovers of a good drop.
KYEEMA ESTATE (MURRUMBATEMAN)
Kyeema Estate was established in 2019 by the owners of Four Winds Vineyard. This 10-acre vineyard and winery is located within an easy, 20-minute tractor drive of Four Winds and offers varieties such as tempranillo, chardonnay, viognier, shiraz and a delicious reserve merlot. The vineyard sits on an intermediate volcanic belt that runs on the eastern side of the Barton Highway – one of only a small handful within the region to have soils derived from this type of volcanic profile.
THE CANBERRA DISTILLERY (MITCHELL)
The Canberra Distillery in Mitchell handcrafts the finest spirits using only the essential raw ingredients. This boutique small batch distillery is known for its whiskey, gin, rum, liqueur, schnapps, vodka and even limoncello. They offer complimentary tasting of their extensive range, and host regular masterclasses and tasting experiences. They are open six days a week.
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LARK HILL WINERY (BUNGENDORE)
Lark Hill Winery was established in 1978 and is located in Bungendore. It is a cold climate vineyard producing organic, biodynamic and sustainable wines, and at 860m elevation, it is one of the highest plantings in the region. Their cellar door overlooks the vineyard, offering visitors a peaceful place to relax while enjoying their award-winning wines and a bite to eat.
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CAPITAL BREWING CO. (FYSHWICK)
Founded in Canberra in 2016, Capital Brewing Co. is one of the largest independent craft breweries in Australia. Their Fyshwick taproom is a fantastic spot to try freshly brewed beers and ales with friends and loved ones – they have a huge range to choose from, so there’s a sip for everyone. There’s a great outdoor dining area, delicious food on offer, and tours are available for those who want to learn more about the brewery.
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COLLECTOR WINES (COLLECTOR)
Alex McKay started Collector Wines in 2005 and has become one of the most recognised winemakers in the region, ranked in the Halliday Wine Companion Top 100 Wineries in 2024. Best known for riesling, chardonnay and shiraz, each drop from Collector Wines is named after works by Canberra artist Rosalie Gascoigne. Be sure to visit their cellar door in the historic town of Collector, located in the beautiful 1830s bakery.
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South Coast
CUPITT’S ESTATE (ULLADULLA)
Cupitt’s Estate is a boutique winery, brewery, fromagerie, restaurant and wedding venue located on a 75-hectare farm in Ulladulla. A family-owned business, the winery was established in 2007, and the brewery in 2014. This winter, enjoy sampling their awardwinning beers, including pilsners and pale ales, on the idyllic lawns of the estate, or try their award-winning wines while soaking up the stunning views of the Budawang Ranges and Burrill Lake.
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FOXDOG DISTILLERY (MOGO)
Foxdog Distillery sits on over 160 acres of picturesque farmland overlooking the Wandera Mountain and Mogo State Forest. This intimate distillery handcrafts varieties of gin and vodka using only the finest locally sourced ingredients and traditional artisanal distillation techniques. Visitors can enjoy great food at their on-site cafe, which offers indoor dining and outdoor seating complete with lawn games. There are also six architecturally designed, selfcontained villas on the property, perfect for a weekend getaway.
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TILBA VALLEY WINERY AND ALEHOUSE (CORUNNA)
Tilba Valley Winery and Alehouse is a familyrun boutique winery and brewery located at the foothills of Mt Gulaga (Mount Dromedary) on the shores of Corunna Lake, just minutes from central Tilba and Narooma. This winter, enjoy their selection of sips, including sauvignon blanc, organic verdelho, rosé, unwooded chardonnay, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, their famous tawny port, or even try an ale, lager, or cider. After a drink, treat yourself to lunch by the vineyards at the on-site restaurant, and enjoy free live music every Saturday and Sunday. They also host events such as touring bands, themed nights, comedy, and an outdoor cinema.
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BROULEE BREWHOUSE (BROULEE)
Broulee Brewhouse was founded by four locals with a shared vision to produce highquality beer and food that can be enjoyed by the community. This local brewery is home to 17 taps, which include their very own pilsner, stout, ale, cider and a hard lemonade. The on-site restaurant offers some great food, plus they have live music every weekend, weekly trivia nights and regular happy hours.
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QUANTUM BREWERY MORUYA (MORUYA)
After 50 years of private ownership, the heritage-listed Moruya Cheese Factory is now home to the Quantum Brewery and GraniteTown CafeBar. This brewery is a craft beer haven offering lager, pale, pilsner, dark ale, cloudy Belgian wheat and stout, each made with high-quality ingredients. Their cafe menu includes grazing platters, pizza, light meals, and some delicious chocolate brownies – a local favourite. There’s live music on Saturday nights, and behind-thescenes brewery tours are also available.
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