Description
Wallington Wines are a family owned and operated boutique winery located just 10 minutes from the historic town of Canowindra.
VINEYARD
Wallington Wines is located in Wiradjuri country just 10 minutes from the historic town of Canowindra. After moving to Canowindra in 1990 Margaret and Anthony Wallington plated their first grapes in 1992. Throughout the 1990’s the vineyard continued it’s plantings with the latest vines, Grenache, Mouvedré, Petiti verdot and Viognier planted in 1999.
The soils are sandy clay loams producing elegant medium bodied wines. The vines run N/S on a Southerly aspect and elevation of 400m above sea level.
In 2006 and certified in 2008 The vineyard was converted to Organic + Biodynamic practices. It’s believed that through these practices a more honest and intense expression of the site is achieved. Wallington Wines is committed to improving the land for future generations and creating a lasting legacy.
Winemaking
Wallington Wines follows a simple approach… Less is more. They want to craft wines that are expressive of both time and place. They continue to work with Organic and Biodynamic principles in winemaking, and work with a range of varieties and are constantly learning about their unique expression.
Additions of fining and sulfites are kept at a minimum and only light filtration prior to bottling.
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Open Days / times: By appt
Wine Region: Cowra
Facilities: Appointment Only, Light Food, Organic (Certified)
Wine Variety: Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grenache, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Semillon, Shiraz, Tempranillo, Viognier, Fortified
Cases Produced: 1500 cases
Established: 1992
Vineyards: 10 ha
Winemaker: Margaret Wallington, Nadja Wallington (Consultant)