Our Review
Swinging Bridge Estate was established in 1995 by the Ward and Payten families. In 2008, having been involved from the start, Tom and Georgie Ward took the helm and have since evolved Swinging Bridge into a premium supplier of cool-climate wines from Orange. The label had its founding in Canowindra with initial plantings of chardonnay and shiraz, named after the historic wooden pedestrian bridge that traverses the Belubula River at the foot of the vineyard. Today, Swinging Bridge has a variety of ranges on offer, including a number of Reserve wines, the Experimental Series, Winemaker Series and Estate Series. Tom and Georgie searched for a number of years for the perfect place to call home in Orange, both for their family and Swinging Bridge. Tom’s pursuit of premium grapes resulted in a number of wines made from grapes grown on Peter and Lee Hedberg’s Hill Park Vineyard (planted in 1998). Hill Park Vineyard is now the permanent home of Swinging Bridge; Tom and Georgie were able to realise their move when this outstanding property became available. Tom was a Len Evans scholar in 2012 and has been president of NSW Wine since ’13. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz
Cellar Door
Information
The Swinging Bridge cellar door is just five minutes’ drive from the Orange city centre. It offers indoor seating, with further spaces on the verandah that take in beautiful landscape views towards Mount Canobolas. Our cellar-door experience is all about the tasting, with a team of highly professional and welcoming staff on hand to guide you through our Winemaker, Hashtag and Single Vineyard Series of wines, all poured in quality stemware.
Hours
Mon–Sun 10–4
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Food
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
NSW: Red + White
James Kilmartin | 0411 073 199
jkilmartin@redandwhite.com.au
www.redandwhite.com.au
Central West
Rhys Baker | 0466 415 171
wine@swingingbridge.com.au
VIC: Felixir
Felix Riley | 0413 969 825
www.felixir.com.au
QLD: Red + White
Peter Wise | 043.8 710 307
pwise@redandwhite.com.au
www.redandwhite.com.au
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Tom Ward |
| Established |
1995 |
| Dozens |
NFP |
| Vineyards (area) |
6 ha |
| Viticulturist |
Tom Ward |
| Opening Hours |
Mon–Sun 10–4 |
| Address |
701 The Escort Way, Orange, NSW 2800
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| Telephone |
0447 416 295
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| Website |
www.swingingbridge.com.au
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