Winter Cellar Door at Carriageworks

Overview

There's no need to look overseas, or even interstate, when so much incredible wine is produced on your doorstep. Held from 11am–5pm on Sunday, August 17 at Carriageworks, the Winter Cellar Door sees NSW Wine bring together 20 of the state's best winemakers from seven diverse regions for a one-day tasting experience.

With over 120 labels to sip and discuss, this jam-packed event is a stellar opportunity to meet the minds behind the wine and learn what techniques and styles are capturing attention in 2025. Best of all, you won't have to travel to distant cellar doors to experience choice vino produced by little-known wineries and acclaimed estates.

As for the wineries heading to the big smoke, there's no shortage of respected names. Highlights include Margan, a lauded vineyard from Broke Fordwich, a wine-growing subregion in the Hunter Valley. Meanwhile, Phillip Shaw Wines offers a taste of his Koomooloo Vineyard in Orange, which has helped pioneer the region's high-altitude, cool-climate wines since 1989.

Perfect for seasoned wine-lovers and the wine-curious alike, entry to the Winter Cellar Door is free, with tastings available from $5. Of course, you're welcome to drink by the glass and purchase your favourite bottles to enjoy at home. For those keen to skip the queue, buy a tasting glass ahead of time for $10 — you'll also go in the running to win a case of wine.