Fordwich: Wine, Landscape and History

Fordwich brings together tangible wine connections and a history stretching from old vines to historic vintages. At Talits Estate, the Cellar Door also offers views of the lake, fountain and wildlife, as well as traditional pétanque. If you’re looking for a hotel in Fordwich, the following distinctions can help you decide what to focus on during your trip: tastings, landscape or wine-growing history.

Tastings at Talits Estate

Talits Estate’s Cellar Door is located at the entrance to the property. Its style combines contemporary design with the charm of a French-inspired estate. Tastings include around six wines. This approximate number gives you a concrete indication of the tasting selection; details may change, so it’s advisable to check before your visit.

Talits Estate is a member of the Broke Fordwich Wine Trail. This adds a regional wine connection to the Cellar Door visit. These are different considerations when planning your trip: membership relates to the trail, while the tasting describes what’s offered on site.

Landscape and leisure

From the Cellar Door, guests can enjoy views of the picturesque lake, fountain and wildlife while savouring Broke Brewing craft beer. The view gives the visit a clear connection to the landscape; the beer offering adds another element of enjoyment alongside the wine focus.

Guests can also play traditional French pétanque. This is a different way to experience the place than a tasting: the focus here is on a leisure game. Tasting details and leisure offerings may change, so check the current arrangements before your visit.

Wine-growing history in Fordwich

In the Fordwich area, some of the original vines planted in 1922 still bear fruit today. After the First World War, returning soldiers planted vines on 10-acre plots in the Fordwich Soldiers Settlement Purchase Area. Together, these details show two sides of local wine-growing history: the continued fruitfulness of some of the early vines and the historical connection between settlement plots and wine growing.

The historical notes on Elysium also highlight different things. The 1999 Elysium vintage received a gold medal at the 2003 Hunter Valley Wine Show. The 2003 Elysium Verdelho was described as fresh and lively. The comparison therefore highlights a vintage’s award and a tasting description; the years distinguish the two references.

More wine connections

Catherine Vale Wines is located at 656 Milbrodale Road in Fordwich. The range includes Chardonnay and Shiraz, among other wines; the selection may change, so check the current range before visiting. If you plan to include a wine tasting there in your trip, confirm the visit details before you travel. This lets you use the named wines as a guide to your wine interests and plan the visit separately.

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