Our Review
William Rikard-Bell’s first job as winemaker was at Canobolas Smith in Orange. After interludes in Bordeaux, Mudgee and the Hunter, he returned to Orange and purchased a 10ha block on Mt Canobolas with his wife Kimberley. They have planted 5000 pinot noir and chardonnay vines at 1050m above sea level. More chardonnay and pinot will be planted in the future, and possibly some riesling. The vines are close planted, with narrow rows and a low cordon height. The grapes are hand picked, the small-batch wines made using traditional Old World techniques. A winery and bottling line was completed in February 2020. -JAMES HALLIDAY
About
We are producers of tiny parcels of ultra-premium, hand crafted wines from selected cool climate sites within the Orange wine region of NSW. It is the passionate endeavour of award winning winemaker William Rikard-Bell and his wife Kimberley.
Specialities
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling & Shiraz
Cellar Door
Information
Cellar door bookings can be made ahead online.
Hours
Fri–Mon 11–5 (closed during vintage)
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
William Rikard-Bell |
| Established |
2015 |
| Dozens |
2700 |
| Vineyards (area) |
5 ha |
| Viticulturist |
N/A |
| Opening Hours |
Fri–Mon 11–5 (closed during vintage) |
| Address |
279 Old Canobolas Road, Nashdale, NSW 2800
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| Telephone |
0481 871 683
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| Website |
www.rikardwines.com.au
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