Top Things to do in Murrumbateman
Top Restaurants in Murrumbateman
Top 10 Food & Drink in Murrumbateman, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Murrumbateman, Australia including Dionysus Winery, McKellar Ridge Wines, Four Winds Vineyard, Wily Trout Vineyard, Jeir Creek Wines, Clonakilla, The Vintner's Daughter, Shaw Wines Cellar Door, Barton Estate, Granitevale Estate.
Restaurants in Murrumbateman
1. Dionysus Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
One of the smallest producers of wines in Murrumbateman, Dionysus Winery punches above its weight. With a large range of wines made on site, using estate grown fruit, there is a wine to suit everyone. As well as enjoying the wines, visitors can relax with a glass of wine (or coffee made with locally roasted beans) and enjoy food from our range of tapas or a cheese plate. There are no stunning beauties behind the counter - just Michael and Wendy -owners and winemakers. They may not look the best but they know about the wines!
Reviewed By mikeal0102
Wendy was an amazing host. The tasting came out in a nifty test tube arrangement which made the experience really cool. The cheese plate is a must with the home made quince paste!
2. McKellar Ridge Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
A boutique winery producing high quality wines from the cool climate Canberra District. Sited on ancient decomposed granite soils it produces spicy, savoury wines with intense fruit characteristics. The grapes are hand picked and hand plunged and basket pressed in a traditional French style of wine making. The wines have won many awards. The cellar door opens Sunday afternoons or by appointment.
Reviewed By Travelmeister123
Mckellar Ridge Vinyard was the best experience that we had in our brief self guided tour of Murrumbateman and it's vinyards. Each of the wines were interesting and tasty. Being able to compare a 2018 alongside a 2019 wine of the same grape is an excellent way to learn about how weather changes year to year impact taste. No other vineyard we visited did tastings this way. Marina and John were friendly and attentive, the cheese board was a great accompaniment to the wines and their aspiration to grow and improve as winemakers is interesting to hear.
3. Four Winds Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
We love the simple things; making great wine and wood-fired pizzas. What started out as one couple’s dream to grow and sell grapes has turned into an inter-generational family business. Four Winds Vineyard now grows grapes, makes wine and has built a cellar door so that each weekend you can come and enjoy our wines with wood-fired pizzas. We have aimed to create a cellar door that you will find fun and welcoming. Material that was lying around the vineyard we have re-purposed to use in the building. You will see our wooden picking bins cladding the building and our wine barrels in our light fittings and tables. Just 30 minutes from Canberra, we look forward to welcoming you to Four Winds Vineyard.
Reviewed By Peaches-n-Ginger - Canberra, Australia
Very friendly and helpful staff complimented by some tasty food selections and delicious wines to tempt. If you are going to visit on a weekend it doesn’t hurt to book!
4. Wily Trout Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
5. Jeir Creek Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Leigh-Harrington - London, United Kingdom
Had a lovely visit to this very pretty vineyard set on a hill overlooking some wonderful scenery. The winemaker Rob is a very affable chap happy to explain all about his wonderful wines of which the sparkling Chardonnay and the Sauvignon Blanc were our wines of choice. Highly recommended.
6. Clonakilla
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia
Visited Clonakilla on a Friday in mid-November. Luckily for us it was fairly quiet with just a couple of other couples, and we had more time to soak up some of the impressive wine knowledge and insights of the young guy on duty. The range of wines available for tasting was not vast but everything we tried was superb, and the tasting extended to a vintage now selling for over $100 a bottle. We purchased what we thought was a reasonable amount but after a weekend in Canberra with friends, found our Clonakilla supplies had taken a big hit. We weren't the only ones who appreciated those Clonakilla wines. Our trip home required a quick detour via the winery so we could restock. An expensive side trip, but worth it.
7. The Vintner's Daughter
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Owned and operated by husband and wife team, Stephanie Helm & Benjamin Osborne, The Vintner’s Daughter creates unique small batch wines from estate grown grapes.The vineyard is not far from where Stephanie grew up learning to make wine from her winemaker and vintner father, Ken Helm, at Helm Wines. Produces Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz and limited fortified wines.
Reviewed By A6317OJsimonb - North Willoughby, Australia
Wonderful experience in this small winery run by a wife and husband team. Unfortunately, given the fires in the region last year, there were no whites to taste however the reds are all exceptional and the Shiraz Viognier is up there with the more famous offerings in the area. If you don't visit The Vintner's Daughter you are missing out. Will be back for the whites!
8. Shaw Wines Cellar Door
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Shaw Wines is a family-owned and operated business located in Murrumbateman NSW, the heart of the Canberra Wine Region, producing cool climate wines. At Shaw Wines we offer new levels of wine tastings. Enjoy a seated tasting at your own table where you can taste the wines in your own time. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through our range using the bracket system, which allows you to taste our wines in pairs making it easier to identify different characters of the wines. All whilst enjoying the beautiful view of the vineyard. Bookings on weekends essential - www.shawwines.com.au/visit-us The onsite restaurant, Olleyville at Shaw Vineyard (separate business), offers rustic shareable plates to family feasts. Casual dining for lunch Friday to Sunday and dinner Thursday to Saturday. Bookings available through their website - www.olleyville.com.au
Reviewed By thewhereto - Sydney, Australia
Shaw Wines is a lovely estate, the cellar door a substantial modern space and friendly staff. The baclony area over looking the vineyard and their dam, a great spot for a tipple on a sunny afternoon. Or, you can sit inside at one of their tables or lounges by the fire, still with a great view. Shaw have a private tasting room and sell wine merchandise and to take home. Their tastings are free with a good mix of whites, red and also offer tastings of their premium wines which are very savoury. Their core range Shiras was the pick, it was very rich and fruit driven, plums and winter berries. This went down a treat with their charcuterie and cheese platter. There is also a rustic restaurant on side, called Olleyville, serving small, medium sized plates, shared meals and pizzas. We enjoyed our visit to Shaw and it is well worth a visit to this winery. One of the nicest outlooks and wineries.
9. Barton Estate
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
10. Granitevale Estate
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By zuzul1232
The atmosphere was fantastic and surroundings to the vineyard looked great , Wines I tasted were from a good batch picked before the fires last year and I am coming back for more.
