Name: Cellar Door Tasting
Brand: Cargo Road Wines
Price: 15.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

Who we are.

At Cargo Road Wines, the vineyard leads the way.

Established in 1983 on the northern slopes of Mount Canobolas, our vines grow slowly in deep red basalt soils, shaped by altitude, seasons and care rather than chemicals. For the past 29 years, James has cared for this land with a long view, guided by holistic and regenerative practices that nurture the place we call home.

Sheep move through the rows, bees hum among the blossoms and every part of the property works together as one living system. We farm with a gentle footprint, thinking beyond the season at hand and toward the health of the land over time.

Here, wine begins long before the bottle. It begins with healthy soil, clean air, thoughtful hands and respect for the rhythms of nature. We do not chase trends or shortcuts, only an honest expression of place. The result is wine that reflects where it comes from, crafted with patience, integrity and a deep connection to Country.

This is more than a vineyard. It is a working landscape, cared for today so it can thrive tomorrow.

And every glass tells that story.

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Cool Climate Wines with Altitude™

Grown at elevation in Orange NSW, our vines experience cold winters, warm days and cool nights.
This slower ripening builds natural acidity, structure and freshness in every wine.

Cellar Door Tasting

$15.00

Slow down, take in the view, and taste our wines where they’re grown. Settle in overlooking the vines, add a cheese or charcuterie board, and let the afternoon unfold.

There is no set time limit on your visit. We invite you to relax and enjoy the space at your own pace.

Non drinking guests and children are welcome / free. We also offer a small selection of non alcoholic options.

We are dog friendly. Please be mindful that we have a resident dog, Mina the kelpie, who may be around the cellar door.

Tasting fees are non redeemable. You are welcome to taste as many or as few of our wines as you like.

Bookings are recommended on weekends and during busy periods.

Estate grown fruit

Our wines begin long before harvest. They start with estate grown fruit, grown here on the land you walk through when you visit our cellar door. What you see around you is what goes into our wines.

Land-led

Everything we do starts with the land. Our vineyard is Ecological Outcome Verified (EOV) under the Savory Institute, with soil health and ecosystem outcomes guiding how we farm. By working with the land, not against it, each site is able to express itself honestly in the glass.

Holistic

We manage the vineyard and winery as one connected system. Environmental care, people and financial sustainability are all considered in every decision so the land can remain healthy, productive and regenerative for the long term.

Proven Regenerative

We farm with the future in mind. Our vineyards are managed using regenerative practices that build soil health, support biodiversity and strengthen resilience over time. It is about leaving the land better than we found it, for future generations and better wine.

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Sunset Tour and Taste at Cargo Road Winery

Join us for a guided vineyard and winery tour with Vigneron James Sweetapple as part of Orange’s iconic and much-loved F.O.O.D Week celebrations.

Walk the vineyard and cellar with James as he shares how Cargo Road Wines became the world’s first EOV certified vineyard under the Savory Institute. Taste grapes, ferments and finished wines as you learn how a holistic, land-led approach shapes every decision we make in the vineyard and winery.

Discover how our winemaking process works from vine to bottle, and gain insight into our holistic farming practices, sustainability values and regenerative methods designed to care for the land for future generations. You’ll hear the why behind what we do, and how these methods have been refined over nearly three decades of hands-on experience.

And of course, you’ll finish by tasting a selection of our cool-climate Orange wines, enjoyed right where they’re grown.

Tuesday 24 March 2026 | 5:30pm

$35.00