Tastings & Experiences

Cellar Door

Thank you for choosing to visit Printhie Wines. Please book your preferred tasting or experience from the options below to secure a time and date that suits you. The Wine Bar is available Wednesday to Sunday for cheese platters and freshly shucked oysters from our innovative oyster tank.

 

Printhie Wines is a member of the Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia group providing premium ‘beyond the cellar door’ experiences. Experiences include tastings, vineyard picnics, fly fishing, a sparkling masterclass and a luxury helicopter winery tour. Our single vineyard wines, made in our own 750 tonne winery, represent the most defining element of the Orange Wine Region – elevation. We invite you to explore our range of experiences below and discover why we were awarded Best Australian Sparkling at the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships in London.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Online bookings are essential (booking links below). Tasting fees are non-redeemable. We are currently only taking groups of 8 or less – please do not split groups over multiple bookings. If your group is larger please email [email protected] as a special request.

 

OPENING TIMES:

Friday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Sunday to Thursday 11am to 4pm

Wine Club Members Tasting Experience $0

Wine Club members will be treated to a bespoke wine tasting experience tailored to personal preferences and including access to Printhie’s flagship wines. Wine Club members are able to host up to 3 guests at no charge (total group size of 4).

Printhie Tasting Experience $15

Discover Printhie’s range of cool climate wines including the renowned Swift Sparkling range. With vineyards located from 630 metres above sea level to the highest vineyard in Australia at 1070 metres, you’ll receive an insight into the defining element of the Orange Wine Region – elevation. Please note that tasting fees are not redeemable.

Wine Bar Table Reservation $0

Reserve your table at the Printhie Wine Bar. Wine available by the glass or bottle. You can select oysters shucked to order from Printhie’s innovative oyster tank to elevate your experience. Cheese platters and chef’s specials are also available. You will be seated outside on the terrace if weather permits. During the cooler months Wine Bar reservations are seated in the pavilion. Available Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 11am to 4pm and Friday to Saturday 10am to 5pm.

Printhie Picnic $95 p/p

Savour the ultimate day-cation as you lounge on a picnic blanket, Printhie wine in hand, taking in the sensory delights of the surrounding vineyards, apple orchards and sweeping views of lush, rolling hills as far as the eye can see. Use your Printhie map to explore the estate, select your own perfect picnic spot, and then relax and enjoy lazy conversation as you relish the sweet and savoury gourmet treats in your picnic hamper prepared in the Printhie kitchen.

 

The Printhie Picnic experience also includes a guided tasting of selected Printhie wines where you’ll choose your favourite bottle of wine to be included in your picnic basket.

Sparkling Masterclass $120 p/p

An immersive journey uncovering the art of traditional method sparkling. Hosted by one of Printhie’s Sparkling Specialists you’ll be treated to a tasting of the Swift Sparkling range including the 2011 Blanc de Blancs awarded Best Australian Sparkling at the 2022 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships in London. The experience includes a guided  walking tour of the Cellar Door vineyard and the tasting will be hosted in the semi-undergound Private Cellar. You’ll gain a rare insight into the process of creating one of Australia’s finest sparkling brands, from base wine to the disgorging and the ageing process. You may like to move into the Wine Bar for freshly shucked oysters and other seasonal snack dishes after your masterclass has finished.

 

Awarded Best Sparkling at the NSW Wine awards for an unprecedented 6 consecutive years from 2018 to 2023 the Swift Sparkling range reflects exceptional cool climate craftsmanship that continues to raise the bar for Australian sparkling.

Private Fly Fishing Experience + Bespoke Wine Tasting $295 p/p

Spend the morning enjoying the peaceful surrounds of Printhie’s lake and learn the art of fly fishing. Your private instructor will take you through rigging the rod, how to cast and how to reel in your fish. You will then settle in for two hours of guided fly fishing with your instructor. Deck chairs and a bottle of Swift Cuvée will be set-up for when you feel like taking a break.

 

Your fly-fishing experience will be followed by a bespoke tasting at Printhie’s Cellar Door. You may then like to move into the Wine Bar where you can choose from freshly shucked oysters, cheese platter and other seasonal snack style dishes.

 

Fly Fishing Experience at Printhie includes:

  • Private instructor to guide you through 2 hours of fly fishing including provision of all equipment
  • Bottle of Swift Cuvée
  • A bespoke tasting at the Cellar Door with the option to move into the Wine Bar

 

Please wear sturdy, enclosed shoes and bring a jacket. Printhie follows the ‘catch and release’ practice. A weather check will be carried out the day before. If inclement weather is forecast you will have the option to continue (we set-up fire pits on cold and wet days in the Chaff Shed to warm up between fishing), reschedule or opt for a full refund.

 

Start time 10am, bespoke tasting commences by 12.30pm.

 

Once we receive your booking we will check the instructors availability and come back to you as soon as possible to confirm. Payment will be taken at that point.

Helicopter Winery Tour incl 5 Course Degustation Lunch $1350 p/p

The ultimate lux winery experience. Start your journey in style as a personal chauffeur collects you from your accommodation in Orange and drives you to the Printhie Cellar Door where your helicopter awaits. Enjoy a scenic flight to the Printhie Winery over the undulating landscape of the picturesque Orange wine region. Discover the history of the vineyards as the winemaker guides you around the winery. Savour a special tasting of wines in various stages of development in the winery and the barrel hall before boarding your helicopter for the return trip to the Printhie Cellar Door. Receive a glass of Swift sparkling on arrival and be escorted to your private cellar. Enjoy a private guided tasting of Printhie’s flagship wines before settling in for a five-course lunch at Printhie Dining with matching wines. Relax in the restaurant enjoying views of the orchard, vineyard and rolling hills below before being chauffeured home.

 

Please select your preferred date for the helicopter experience. We will then check the pilot’s availability before confirming your booking and taking payment. For more images and a film of the experience please click ‘book now’ and you can exit at any stage.

Icons of NSW $646 p/p

Four iconic NSW wineries have teamed up to offer the ultimate New South Wales multi-day experience.

 

Day 1 – Enjoy three of the Hunter Valley wine regions most iconic vineyards – Audrey Wilkinson, Tyrrells Wines and Brokenwood Wines.

 

Each vineyard will host you as you immerse yourself in their signature wine experience to give you a truly premium and behind the scenes look into their vineyards, history and wine making processes

 

Day 2 – Experience the high altitude cool climate Orange region at Printhie Wines. Starting with the signature Sparkling Masterclass followed by a five course degustation lunch with matching wines at Printhie Dining.

 

The perfect way to experience the best of New South Wales wineries.

Printhie + Basalt Luxury Studio Package for 2 $1550

An exclusive two night package that promises an indulgent experience in Orange. Includes two nights accommodation at the architecturally designed luxury studios at Basalt. Each of the three studios are grafted into the rich basalt soils with unique views over the entire region set amongst a beautiful cherry orchard. Relax and unwind before heading to the award winning Printhie Wines Cellar Door at 11am for a private Sparkling Masterclass including a walking tour of the Cellar Door vineyard and a private tasting of the acclaimed Swift Sparkling range. The Swift Sparkling range has been awarded Best Sparkling in NSW for an unprecedented 6 years in a row. You’ll also receive a specially gift boxed bottle of Swift Cuvée signed by Head Winemaker Drew Tuckwell to take away with you. Renowned as one of Australia’s best sparkling producers you may like to elevate your experience by moving into the Wine Bar after the Sparkling Masterclass to enjoying freshly shucked Sydney Rock oysters from Printhie’s innovative oyster tank.

 

Your perfect weekend in Orange has already been organised for you. Follow the booking link and let us know your preferred dates and we’ll co-ordinate the rest. Please note: If you select Wednesday that is the day you book into Basalt and your Sparkling Masterclass at Printhie Dining will be at 11am on Thursday. If you book for the Thursday, your Sparkling Masterclass will be at 11am on the Friday etc.

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