Wineries to visit Orange Area

More information on Orange Area

Located west of Sydney, surrounding the city of Orange, the Orange wine region is home to some of Australia’s best cold-climate wine producers and over 60 wineries that you can visit for an unforgettable wine tasting. Within its territory, you will be able to admire picturesque countryside sceneries, with orchards and vineyards nestled high in the undulating hills and valleys of Australia’s central Great Dividing Range, no lower than 600 meters (1,968 feet) above sea level.

Unlike other Australian wine regions, the first modern vines of Orange were only planted in the 1980s. Nevertheless, during your visits to Orange’s wineries, you will have the opportunity to taste great examples of cool-climate wines that reflect the region’s unique environment, like its spiced Shiraz wines, or its elegant Chardonnays. Orange was recognized as a Geographical Indication in 1997 and is one of the only two in the country - together with the Adelaide Hills - that is defined by elevation.

Which food to taste in Orange Area?

Your wine tastings in Orange will often be accompanied by a platter of local delicacies like local produce, charcuterie, and wonderfully aged cheeses. Interestingly, while the area’s wine industry is quite recent, Orange is one of the country’s leading destinations for foodies, hosting top-notch restaurants, cafes, produce shops, and even Australia’s longest-running food festival, the Orange F.O.O.D Week.

Which wines to taste in Orange Area?

The key protagonists of your wine tastings in Orange will be the staple grape varieties Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. Other varieties grown within Orange’s territory include Merlot, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Tempranillo among others.

Which is the best season to visit Orange Area?

You can plan wine tastings and cellar door visits in Orange throughout the year, as its wonderful territory offers lots of activities and sceneries you can appreciate all year round. Orange is particularly beautiful during autumn for its vibrant colors when the foliage in the vineyards and surrounding nature tinges in different warm shades. This period is also when the yearly Orange F.O.O.D Festival takes place. Other notable events in the area include Orange Fire Festival in winter and Orange Wine Festival in spring.

What things to do in Orange Area?

Besides planning winery tours and wine tastings in Orange, we recommend taking some time to explore the many great attractions that can be found within the area, such as Federal Falls, Ophir Reserve - where gold was first discovered in Australia - Orange’s botanical gardens, Mount and Lake Canobolas, or the Pinnacle Lookout.