Fordwich

Discover Fordwich through its wine history and the experiences on offer around wine, landscape and local traditions. At Talits Estate, the Cellar Door combines contemporary style with the charm of a French-inspired estate. There are also tastings of around six wines and traditional French pétanque. This gives you different ways to plan your trip: you can explore the history of wine, get to know a range of wines, or make your stay more about the landscape and an activity.

Cellar Door, Pétanque and Landscape

The Cellar Door is located at the entrance to the estate. Tastings include around six wines—a helpful guide if you want to focus on wine during your visit. Pétanque complements this offering as a traditional French activity. At Talits Estate, wine and a game with its own traditions are presented side by side, so you can enjoy the place in more than one way.

From the Cellar Door, guests can take in views of the picturesque lake, fountain and wildlife while enjoying Broke Brewing craft beer. This view adds to the experience beyond wine: water, a landscaped feature such as the fountain, and animals are also part of the landscape described. If you’re travelling with a range of interests, you can consider these features alongside tastings and pétanque when choosing your destination.

Talits Estate is a member of the Broke Fordwich Wine Trail.

Wines and Tastings in Fordwich

Wine tastings are available at Catherine Vale Wines, 656 Milbrodale Road in Fordwich. The wines on offer include Chardonnay and Shiraz, among others. These names give you a clearer idea of what to expect if you’re interested in different grape varieties. Together with the Cellar Door at Talits Estate, Catherine Vale Wines offers another wine-related side of Fordwich; the two venues can serve as different points of reference when planning your trip.

Historic vintages are also part of the town’s wine identity. The 1999 Elysium vintage later received a gold medal at the 2003 Hunter Valley Wine Show. The 2003 Elysium Verdelho is a separate wine, described as fresh and lively.

A Wine Tradition with History

Winegrowing in Fordwich dates back to the period after the First World War. Returning soldiers planted vines on individual 10-acre plots in the Fordwich Soldiers Settlement Purchase Area. In the Fordwich area, some of the original vines planted in 1922 still bear fruit today. These two facts give the wine landscape a historical context: alongside specific wines and tastings is a long history of cultivation, extending to the original vines that still bear fruit today.

A holiday rental in Fordwich can provide a base for a stay whose itinerary you can shape around your own interests.

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