When staying at Edgewater Terraces take an afternoon to visit the Nicholson River Winery. Established in 1978 and is owned and operated by Juliet and Ken Eckersley.
They make small quantities of speciality wines intended to be enjoyed with food. Varieties include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Syrah or Shiraz, Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
There are sparkling, botrytis and preservative-free wines, whilst the styles are more European than traditional Australian.
The setting is picturesque with a commanding view of the Nicholson River and rolling hills.
Platters of local cheese and antipasto are available and on select occasions wood-fired pizza can be enjoyed alfresco with a glass of wine .
Nicholson River’s Chardonnay is considered by many to be one of Australia’s greatest Chardonny’s. It is intense and powerful, but structure rather than really fruity like other Chardonnay’s. It comes from a tiny little place on Victoria’s east coast near Lakes Entrance.
Nicholson River also has an excellent Pinot Noir that is definitely worth tasting a few times.
