Orange
Orange
In the New South Wales’ Central Ranges, the stunning Orange wine region is for lovers of good food and wine.
Heritage streetscapes and picturesque countryside sets the scene in this gourmet hotspot. It’s home to top restaurants, delicious festivals and abundant regional produce, from berries and truffles to cheese.
Orange is a cool-climate area on the rise, with more than 60 wineries producing some world-class wines. They’re known for reflecting the region’s unique environment – a chance to taste the real Orange.
Climate and Altitude
Sitting 600 to 900 metres above sea level, Orange has one of the highest vineyard areas in Australia. Its continental climate gives it a natural advantage: warm summer days, cool nights and dry autumn conditions make it ideal for grape growing.
Growing Season Rainfall - 429MM
Mean Temperature - 21.9C
Altitude - 376 - 1390M
Wines from the Region
CHARDONNAY
Chardonnay is a superstar wine of the region, growing well at all elevations and producing a diverse range of styles, from crisp and elegant through to robust and full-flavoured.
SHIRAZ
This is Orange’s most planted variety and makes full-flavoured red wines of vibrant colour, with flavours of cherry, plum and chocolate.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
These elegant red wines have intense flavours of cherry and blackberry and can be aged for many years. Cabernet is also often blended with Merlot.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
This variety grows well in Orange’s cool climate, producing aromatic white wines with strong tropical fruit flavours.