ORANGE WINERY FIELD GUIDE
Grounds Tasting: Six Single‑Vineyard Wines Among the Farmyard Charm of Orange
A 50‑minute, outside-the-cellar-door tasting at Heifer Station Wines — a curated flight of six single‑vineyard wines with time afterwards to meet the animals, explore the gardens and training vineyard, and relax on the lawn.
Grounds Tasting: Six Single‑Vineyard Wines Among the Farmyard Charm of Orange.
At Heifer Station in Orange, New South Wales, the Grounds Tasting pairs a focused flight of six single‑vineyard Heifer Station wines with the low-key rhythms of a working farmyard. The 50‑minute offering is set up to let you linger afterward — sip a glass, meet friendly animals, wander the gardens and the training vineyard, or stretch out on the lawn; cheese platters can be pre‑ordered and, if you’re visiting with children, you are asked to book outdoors.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A curated flight of six single‑vineyard wines
The core of the experience is a curated tasting flight of six Heifer Station single‑vineyard wines, presented to tasting adults as a focused exploration of the property’s expressions.
Meet the animals and feel the farmyard charm
The tasting takes place amid farmyard character where visitors can meet friendly animals after the flight, a distinct contrast to a traditional cellar‑door setting.
Gardens, a training vineyard and lawn time
Beyond tasting, the property invites guests to explore the gardens and training vineyard or to relax on the lawn; cheese platters are available to pre‑order for a more leisurely finish.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Delivered outside the cellar door at a relaxed pace, the Grounds Tasting is a compact, guided tasting followed by unstructured time on site. Expect a 50‑minute guided flight, then permission to linger — a glass, a walk through the training vineyard or gardens, and casual encounters with the farm’s animals create a tasting that’s as much about place as it is about varietal expression.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No specialised gear is listed; if you are visiting with children you should book the outdoor option. Cheese platters are available to pre‑order for groups that want food.
Cheese platters can be pre‑ordered and the property offers lawn space to relax after tasting.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much does the tasting cost for adults?
Adults (18+) are charged $15.00 per person for the Grounds Tasting.
What is the rate for children or non‑tasting guests?
Children and non‑tasting guests are $10 per person, redeemable on the day for food and beverage; tastings are for adults only and visitors with children should book outdoors.
How long does the experience take?
The Grounds Tasting has a duration of 50 minutes.
When is the tasting available?
Sessions run every day on the hour from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
Where do we meet for the tasting?
The meeting location is Heifer Station.
How many people can I book for?
The maximum group size per booking is eight people.