Top 10 wineries in Southern Highlands NSW

Witness cool climate grape growing and winemaking at Centennial Vineyards. Located in the Southern Highlands, their vines benefit from lower temperatures, resulting in balanced and aromatic fruit. Indulge in outstanding quality food made with genuine, fresh, local produce at their award-winning restaurant, accompanied by their exceptional wines. Visit their welcoming Cellar Door for guided tastings in the Barrel Room or savour a glass of wine on the Terrace while enjoying the picturesque surroundings.

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Bendooley Estate is a remarkable destination nestled in the picturesque Southern Highlands. The Cellar Door offers an enchanting setting overlooking the vineyard, where guests can indulge in wine tastings, fine dining, and private events. Bendooley offers culinary delights to accompany their wines at the 200-acre estate's restaurant.

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Amidst the serene beauty of the Southern Highlands, Southern Highlands Winery offers a refreshing escape for wine and food enthusiasts. With a modern and spacious atmosphere, visitors can indulge in award-winning cool climate wines and authentic Italian cuisine with a modern twist at the onsite restaurant. The Cellar Door provides an immersive wine tasting experience, guided by knowledgeable staff. Owned and operated by the Rossi and Corradi families, both with Italian heritage, this winery embraces the connection between traditional Italian cooking and their vineyard. 

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Artemis Wines showcases its commitment to crafting exceptional wines using a blend of old-world techniques and new-world innovation. With a focus on cool climate grapes, their modern winery employs careful selection based on flavour profile, ripeness, acidity, and other technical criteria. Brothers Anton and Mark, driven by their passion for European complexity and Australian varietal definition, strive for the perfect balance of palate weight, structure, and aromatics.

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Welcome to Mount Ashby Estate, a haven for wine enthusiasts seeking a unique and charming experience. Nestled amidst a picturesque vineyard, the boutique Cellar Door invites you to indulge in exquisite wines while enjoying homemade soup, crusty bread, and a delectable Charcuterie Plate. The architecture of the restored original dairy blends French provincial and early Australian styles, creating an enchanting atmosphere. As you relax around the French Farmhouse Tables, admire the panoramic view of the vineyard and grazing dairy cattle. Mount Ashby Estate is a destination where wine, history, and craftsmanship intertwine.

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Nestled in the picturesque Southern Highlands, PepperGreen Estate boasts a vineyard on the serene slopes of Canyonleigh. With a focus on varietals that thrive in the Southern Highlands, such as Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Riesling, and Chardonnay, their selection of premium wines continues to expand. Each glass of PepperGreen award-winning wines offers a memorable tasting experience, crafted to be enjoyed and cherished. Visit the Cellar Door in Berrima, where you can savour more than a dozen wines, including Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil. PepperGeen Estate Tasting Room, showcasing local ingredients in its share style menu.

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Discover the premium, Italian-style wines of Sutton Forest Estate Wines, a second-generation family-owned property in the Southern Highlands. With an Italian background in grape growing and the region's rich soil and cool climate, the Lo Russo family produces unique, high-quality wines that reflect the essence of the Southern Highlands of NSW. The vineyard is meticulously maintained, with hand-pruning and hand-picking techniques employed to ensure the production of intensely flavoured wines that stay true to their variety. Visit the Cellar Door, one of the newest in the Southern Highlands, to experience authentic cool-climate premium wines, including fruity Pinot Noir and delicate Chardonnays.

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