Our Review
Owner and winemaker Alex McKay makes exquisitely detailed wines, bending to the dictates of inclement weather on his doorstep, heading elsewhere if need be. He was part of a talented team at Hardys’ Kamberra Winery and, when it was closed down by Hardys’ then new owner CHAMP, decided to stay in the district. He is known to not speak much, and when he does, his voice is very quiet. So you have to remain alert to appreciate his unparalleled sense of humour. No such attention is needed for his wines, which are consistently excellent, their elegance appropriate for their maker. A cellar door renovation, which will increase capacity from 8 to 80, should be complete late ’23. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Riesling, grüner veltliner, fiano, marsanne, chardonnay, pinot meunier, sangiovese, shiraz
Cellar Door
Information
7 Murray St, Collector, NSW 2581
Hours
Thurs–Mon 10–4
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Negociants Australia
International Sales Information
Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong
Stockist
Fine wine retailers
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Alex McKay |
| Viticulturalist |
Kate Tracy |
| Traditional Place Name |
Gundugurra |
| Region |
Canberra District |
| Address |
7 Murray Street, Collector, NSW 2581
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| Established |
2007 |
| Dozens |
6000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
6 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Thurs–Mon 10–4 |
| Telephone |
(02) 6116 8722
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| Website |
www.collectorwines.com.au
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