92 POINTS, WINE COMPANION, SHANTEH WALE “From Bantry Grove vineyard, which sits at 960m elevation. Destemmed into French oak (10% new). In a world where society is always in a hurry, Slow Wine Co’s considered approach to maturation and evolution has to be commended. Pomegranate juice, rhubarb and black cherry skin. There is a rousing … Read more
The Slow Wine Co have been farming the cool climes of Orange for 87 years. The wines are made from grapes grown on the Johnson family vineyard, Bantry Grove. The latest releases comprise the 2021 Slow Wine Co Riesling and 2022 Slow Wine Co Tribus. This property has been in the family for three generations, since … Read more
With Christmas celebrations behind us, we are fully focussed on the upcoming vintage, F.O.O.D Week and the release of some new wines. At this stage the vines are looking good, with excellent growth and disease free leaves. Given the cooler temperatures, veraison (when the berries change colour, and start ripening), is a little later than average. … Read more
F.O.O.D Week 2023March 24 – April 2 2023 Orange F.O.O.D Week is Australia’s longest running regional food festival and has been acclaimed as one of Australia’s top ten food festivals. F.O.O.D Week is a celebration of the Orange region’s best, and an opportunity for festival goers to join this annual event and feast with friends … Read more
Keen to explore the region on bike? Ride Orange showcases the huge number of trails and roads available, with detailed information of the road conditions, elevations, and timing. The Tallwood ride takes in Millthorpe, where you can rest up and enjoy our Cellar Door. “The bunch ride staple… Both Saturday and Sunday group rides normally do some … Read more
90 POINTS “Very light onion-skin, a relatively developed colour. Aroma of gunsmoke. Barrel work evident on nose, plus spiced red fruits. Pleasant savoury-spectrum flavours, lively acidity contributing to a dry, crisp finish. Good food wine.” Huon HookeThe Real Review, January 2023
This week on The Real Review, we’re featuring the Orange region of New South Wales. Right now, we’re looking at three white wines from Orange. The white wines tend to come from the higher altitude parts of Orange—of course Orange wine region comes from 600 to 1100m (above sea level), the whites tend to come … Read more
4.5 Stars “From 100% pinot noir and with 12.1% alcohol, the Slow Wine Co 2021 Rosé has pale copper hues and jelly bean aromas. The front palate introduces crisp blueberry flavour, the middle palate brings forth strawberries and cream, nougat, spice and gunmetal characters and the finish shows steely acid. Drink with: salad of smoked … Read more
ORANGE WINE FESTIVAL: Experience the perfect pairing of food and wine at each of the three cellar doors located in the heart of the Millthorpe village. Starting at Angullong’s cellar door, wander down to Slow Wine Co before finishing your journey around the corner at Tamburlaine, spending time at each cellar door to enjoy local, … Read more
ORANGE WINE FESTIVAL: We invite you to join us in our Millthorpe Cellar Door to enjoy four flights of three wines all matched with a 4-course Tapas style menu, finishing off with dessert. We have a range of our own Orange region wines and will compare and contrast them to their French equivalents. It’s a … Read more