Baileys of Glenrowan offers 'Real Australian Heritage in a Bottle'.Established in 1870, Baileys of Glenrowan is one of the oldest wineries in the north-east and produces a stylish range of predominantly red and fortified wines. Meander along the peppercorn avenue, past the original blacksmith forge, stone Clydesdale stables and old block of Shiraz planted in 1904 to the century old Cellar Door. This is where they greet their visitors with a warm welcome today.
Enjoy the ambience of the historic building as you taste their table wines - Frontignac, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, including the renowned "old block" wines handcrafted from vines planted in the 1920s, with new varieties Petite Sirah, Durif, Naturally Dried Cabernet Merlot as well as their award winning "Winemakers Selection Rare old Tokay and Muscat" and the "Classic Founders Tokay and Muiscat".
Browse in the Bundarra Gallery, showcasing the talents of local artists, or learn about the Baileys legend in the heritage museum
Relax in front of the open fire in cooler months or take advantage of the alfresco dinning area in the warmer weather. The Old Block Cafe offers vineyard plates, seasonal salads, desserts and puddings, ragouts and Italian style pizzas from the wood fired oven.
Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 2.30pm bookings appreciated.
Through the week, curl up on the sofa or stretch out in the sun with Espresso, tea, hot chocolate and tempting sweet treats from the kitchen.
'History is never far away at Baileys. Nestled at the foot of the Warby Range,Baileys' driveway meanders past old winery buildings, a worker's cottage, ablacksmith's forge, stables, peppercorn trees, and the original 1870s winery.It's a perfect atmosphere for a place that makes red wines and fortifieds ofheroic proportions and time-honoured traditional style. A must-see winery forany visitor to the region.' Ralph Kyte-Powell
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