Wine Tasting in Riverina: Regional Styles, No Jargon

Vines, views, and a relaxed pour with someone who knows the winery

A wine tasting at a cellar door in Riverina, New South Wales, where you sample 1 to 6 wines while a guide walks you through regional styles and the winery's own vineyard history. The experience lasts around 45 minutes, sits on a perch overlooking Cocoparra National Park, and is built on conversation instead of terminology. Minimum age is 18; the venue is wheelchair accessible.

The Experience

The cellar door sits elevated among the vines, looking out over Cocoparra National Park. You arrive to find a small, architecturally designed space that has won Riverina's 'Best Small Cellar Door' from Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine — the kind of place that feels like a genuine stop rather than a transaction. A live guide in English walks you through the tasting menu, which runs from 1 to 6 wines depending on what you choose. The whole thing takes around 45 minutes.

The tasting itself is built on a relaxed conversation. The guide talks about the vineyard, the winery's history, and the grape growing that goes into what you're holding — but leaves the wine jargon at the door. You'll sample some drops unique to this small winery, the kind of thing you won't find elsewhere. It's a personal chat with a friendly team, not a lecture. Located just a short 10-minute drive from Griffith, the foodie hub of the region, the cellar door is open 6 days a week.

What’s included

• Wine tasting of 1 to 6 wines.
• a live guide in English walking you through regional styles and the winery's history.
• access to the cellar door overlooking Cocoparra National Park.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Yarran Wines

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste regional wines in a small-group setting without the formal atmosphere — the guide skips the jargon and the views from the cellar door make it feel like a genuine stop in the Riverina rather than a tasting-room transaction. It works well for groups of friends or couples who want a relaxed 45 minutes before heading into Griffith for a meal.

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Top questions

What wines will I taste at this cellar door?

The tasting menu offers 1 to 6 wines, and you choose how many you want to sample. The guide takes you through regional styles and special drops unique to the winery itself, so the selection changes based on what's current and what the winery is pouring that day.

How far is the cellar door from Griffith?

It's a short 10-minute drive from Griffith, the region's foodie hub, so you can easily combine a tasting with a meal or other stops in town.

Can I visit if I'm pregnant?

The tasting experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers, so it's best to plan a different activity if that applies to you.

Is the cellar door accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible, so you can move through the space comfortably during your tasting.

What's included in the wine tasting?

Wine is included in the tasting experience; you sample from the menu you choose. The guide and the conversation about the vineyard and regional styles are part of the experience as well.