Wine & Vineyard Wamboin

Vintage tasting experience of up to 8 wines and delicious three course lunch with glass of wine
Treat yourself and a loved one to an unforgettable gourmet experience at Contentious Character, set in the hills of Wamboin. Located just 30km east of Canberra, this boutique vineyard estate holds a winery, cellar door and restaurant. Your experience begins with a tasting of up to 8 vintage wines – if you're up for it! Sip, swirl and savour an extensive range of aged vintages from their Founders Museum Collection, followed by a range of recent vintages. Afterwards indulge in a three course lunch that blends traditional Italian flair with contemporary Australian dishes, perfectly complementing their wine range. Choose to dine on the deck, lawn or inside with the fire blazing, depending on the season. The menu changes regularly to reflect the freshest, seasonal produce sourced from regional suppliers. Two or more options are available for each course.

Tour of the winery with a premium tasting held by the winemaker himself, Sumptuous three course lunch, take home two of your favourite bottles or enjoy them over lunch.
Spoil the wine lover in your life with a luxury experience they'll never forget! This visit to boutique winery Contentious Character, set in the hills of Wamboin and located just 30km east of Canberra, is directed by the winemaker himself. Jeremy will take you on a special private tour of the winemaking facility and vineyard, where you'll learn how their wines are made from grape to bottle. Next, you'll each receive a consultation on your tastes and interests before he brings out some of the best bottles in the cellar! From aged wines to more recent vintages, choose from seven varieties – Riesling, chardonnay, pinot gris, pinot noir, shiraz, merlot and cabernet. After sampling up to four fine wines each, you'll select two of your favourite bottles collectively. Take them home to be opened on a special occasion or instead enjoy them over a delicious three course lunch. sit down for a leisurely lunch overlooking the vines, indulging in contemporary Australian dishes blended with traditional Italian flair. The menu changes regularly to reflect the freshest, seasonal produce sourced from regional suppliers. Two or more choices are available for each course.