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Printhie Wines is a five-star rated winery and member of the Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia Group, located in the cool climate region of Orange. The award-winning state-of-the-art Cellar Door includes a restaurant 'Printhie Dinind' offering a set four-course degustation lunch Thursday to Sunday.
Established in 1996, Printhie Wines has forged a reputation for world-class wines that truly capture the defining element of the Orange wine region: Elevation. Creators of the highly awarded traditional method Swift Sparkling range, considered to be one of Australia’s best.
There are many experiences to choose from that allow you to go 'beyond the cellar door' at Printhie. They include the Printhie Picnic, Sparkling Masterclass including lunch, Private Fly Fishing including lunch and the ultimate luxury Helicopter Winery Tour.
Helicopter Winery Tour Including Four Course Lunch
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 before enjoying a private guided tasting of Printhie’s flagship wines. You'll then settle in for a four-course lunch with matching wines at Printhie Dining. Enjoy the views of the orchard, vineyard and undulating hills before being chauffeured home.
Sparkling Masterclass Including Vineyard Tour and Four Course Lunch
An immersive journey uncovering the art of traditional method sparkling.
Hosted by one of Printhie’s Sparkling Specialists (either the winemaker or a member of the Swift family), it includes a private tasting of the Swift Sparkling range where you’ll be able to taste sparklings that are over a decade old.
During the tasting, your guide will show you the vineyards used to create the range located just outside the Cellar Door. 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 aging process. After your private tasting, you'll be escorted into Printhie Dining to enjoy a four-course lunch with matching wines whilst taking in the commanding views over the valley below.
Awarded Best Sparkling at the NSW Wine awards in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 as well as Best Australian Sparkling at the 2022 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships in London. The Swift Sparkling range reflects exceptional cool climate craftsmanship that continues to raise the bar for Australian sparkling.
Printhie Picnic
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.
Explore the estate, select your own perfect picnic spot, and then relax and enjoy the lazy conversation as you relish the sweet and savoury gourmet treats in your picnic hamper.
The Printhie Picnic experience also includes a guided tasting of selected Printhie wines and a bottle of wine of your choosing from the tasting for your picnic hamper.
Private Fly Fishing Tutorial Incl Four Course Lunch
Spend the morning enjoying the peaceful sounds of Printhie's lake and learn the art of fly fishing. The private instructor can cater for all skill levels.
Whether you are a beginner looking to try something new or an expert wanting to refine your technique, the two hours of private instructions are tailored to your preferences. If you are a beginner you will be shown how to rig the rod, how to cast and how to reel in your fish.
Your fly-fishing experience will be followed by a four-course degustation lunch including matching wines at Printhie Dining, where the chef team consciously crafts menus that showcase premium local produce.
Please wear sturdy, enclosed shoes and bring a jacket. Printhie follows the 'catch and release' practice.
Address
208 Nancarrow Lane
Nashdale
Classifications
Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours, Food and Wine Tours, Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours, Full Day, Half Day or Less