• Helm Wines - Gain insights from the winemakers and savor some of the award-winning Rieslings and Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Halliday Wine Companion 2023, released in August 2022, has rated Helm Wines as: “A winery that is outstanding, consistently producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity, and widely recognized for its long-standing excellence within its region – truly the best of the best. Among just 12.8% of Australian wineries.

• Eden Road Wines - 2021 James Halliday Wine Companion: Eden Road is a Red 5-Star Winery.

Your tastings will include:
95 Points - 2018 The Long Road Syrah
The fruit from Eden Road Estate vineyard in Murrumbateman & the Hilltops GI.

95 Points - 2018 Canberra Syrah
The fruit from Eden Road Cullarin Block 71 vineyard at Lake George Escarpment (first planted in 1971 by the father of the Canberra wine industry Dr. Edgar Riek & Eden Road estate vineyard in Murrumbateman Block 94 (second planted in 1972).

Eden Road vines are cultivated across a collection of unique properties with diverse soils and altitudes, featuring grape varieties best suited to these conditions, to produce wines of varietal purity, finesse, and complexity. In 2017, award-winning French winemaker Celine Rousseau joined the Eden Road Wines family; since then, Eden Road winemaking has been redefined. It is based on world-leading traditional techniques aimed at producing wines that are a pure and sincere expression of their terroir.

• Four Winds Vineyard - Enjoy a pizza lunch paired with wine tastings.

The Four Winds story began with a miner and his wife who lived on the property in a slab-hut. Her name was Scheherazade, after the storytelling character in The Arabian Nights. Her favorite story described a magic carpet carried by the four winds of good fortune. She named this small farm in Murrumbateman ‘Four Winds’ in the hope it would carry their good fortunes. Four Winds planted their thirty-three-acre vineyard in 1998 and 1999 with five varieties: Shiraz, Riesling, Cabernet, Merlot, and Sangiovese.

• Shaw Wines Cellar Door - Among the wines sampled will be the delightful Shaw Wines Estate Sparkling Cuvee.

Max Crus, January 2023: Shaw Wines Canberra Sparkling Cuvée 2021… quite sharp and bright…the ideal thing with which to celebrate the change of pace … enjoy it. 9.3/10.

Shaw Wines is a family-owned and operated business located in Murrumbateman NSW, the heart of the Canberra cool-climate wine region. The Shaw Family first moved to Murrumbateman over 30 years ago, and in 1998 purchased “Olleyville,” the historic 700-acre fine wool producing property dating back to the mid-19th century.

• Murrumbateman Winery - Many wines to sample + friendly dogs

Mollie (Husky/Kelpie cross) is usually at the cellar door to greet visitors and supervise the staff. She has her own wine label, so if she’s not at the cellar door, she may be in the winery overseeing the next vintage. Being a rescue dog herself, Mollie is proud that the two dog-labeled wines support the ACT RSPCA.

True to the cool climate region of NSW and Canberra, Murrumbateman Winery produces outstanding and award-winning Riesling and Shiraz. Winemaker Bobbie Makin also has a passion for alternative varieties and enjoys crafting a selection of wines including: Fume Blanc, Malbec, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tempranillo.

Murrumbateman Winery is a small boutique winery producing high-quality, award-winning wines from locally sourced, handpicked grapes.

• Jeir Creek Wines - Worked hard to create a new look label that shows both where our wines began and where we are going. The Royal Bluebell, now in gold, reminds us of Jeir Creek Wines’ rich history. As the floral emblem for the ACT, it also continues our strong connection to Canberra. The rest is us, modern, yet classic.

Tradition and history are as important to us as modernization and quality. We hope you agree that our new look brings these values together. You will continue to see some of our old labels on our older vintages until sold out.

• Professional guide
• Local guide
• Photo shoots in scenic locations
• Lunch
• Bottled water
• Carbonated beverages
• Alcoholic beverages
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Phone chargers

Merry Heart CBR’s acclaimed wine tours to Murrumbateman present an extensive selection of premium wines from boutique wineries. Relish a delightful lunch, accompanied by local dips or a cheese platter, as well as snacks, chilled soft drinks, and water on the bus. During the tour, there may be stops at some of Murrumbateman’s finest lookouts, offering breathtaking scenic views.

• Visit up to 6 wineries/venues
• Tasting fees included
• Lunch provided
• Shared cheese platters
• Complimentary water bottles, soft drinks, and snacks
• Air-conditioned comfort
• Cold drinks available in an esky
• Photo opportunities at scenic locations
• Pickup and drop-off from Jolimont Tourist Centre outside Novotel Hotel (9-9:20am) and Abode Murrumbateman (9:55am). Return is approximately 5pm.

Possible destinations include:

• Murrumbateman
• Lake George
• Bungendore
• Wallaroo

Simply book and enjoy this exceptional value package!

Please note: Itinerary is a sample only.
Minimum age: 24

• The tour runs for 7 hours and 50 minutes, which excludes travel time from pick-up, driving between venues, and returning to pick-up.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.