Our Review
Gerald Naef ’s home in Woodbridge in California was surrounded by the vast vineyard and winery operations of Gallo and Robert Mondavi. It would be hard to imagine a more different environment than that provided by Orange. Gerald and wife Angie left California in 1981, initially establishing an irrigation farm in northwest NSW; In '01 they moved to Orange and by 2006 Gerald was a final-year student of wine science at CSU. He set up a micro-winery at the Orange Cool Stores, his first wine the trophy-winning ’03 Chardonnay. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling
Cellar Door
Information
Patina has a boutique range of Chardonnay, Riesling, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Merlot, Sticky Tea Riesling and Liqueur Tawny. This tasting is a personal tour of our wines, with a detailed explanation of the region through our wines. The high altitude and volcanic soils enables the vinification of cool climate wines that exemplify finesse, tightness and slow development. As a boutique winemaker Gerald Naef produces wines that are approachable and believes the wines should be released after they have achieved complexity and are a good complement to food.
Hours
Weekends 11am - 5pm
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Patina Wines, 0429 457 575
Stockist
Select restaurants and independent bottle shops
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Gerald Naef |
| Established |
1999 |
| Dozens |
2500 |
| Vineyards (area) |
2.8 ha |
| Viticulturist |
N/A |
| Opening Hours |
Sat–Sun 11-5 |
| Address |
109 Summerhill Lane, Orange, NSW 2800
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| Telephone |
0428 662 287
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| Website |
www.patinawines.com.au
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