Our Review
Carla Rodegheiro and Andrew Bennett work full-time in the pharmaceutical clinical research and building industries, respectively. Carla started out as a microbiologist working as a locum in hospitals in Australia and London. While in London, she also worked evenings in a wine bar in Carnaby Street where she tasted a '93 Mount Langi Ghiran Shiraz and vowed to one day make a wine of similar remarkable quality. In '97 she began a wine science degree at CSU, completing the last residential term in '04 (with 9-week-old daughter Mia in tow), having worked vintages in the Hunter Valley, Orange, Macedon Ranges and Willamette Valley, Oregon. In '08 Carla and Andrew planted a 1.2ha vineyard at Braidwood to pinot noir, riesling, pinot blanc and tempranillo but they also continue to source their best grapes from the Canberra District. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Pinot noir, gamay, chardonnay, riesling, shiraz, pinot gris, pinot meunier, gewürztraminer
Cellar Door
Information
Our cellar door offers small plates and is attached to the Scrumper’s Kitchen Restaurant where lunch and dinner is available. Bookings preferred via the website.
Hours
Fri 12–8, Sat 10–5, Sun 12–4
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Carla Rodeghiero |
| Viticulturalist |
Thomas Lefebvre |
| Region |
Canberra District |
| Address |
23 Malbon Street, Bungendore, NSW 2621
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| Established |
2008 |
| Dozens |
2000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
1.2 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Fri 12–8, Sat 10–5, Sun 12–4 |
| Telephone |
0410 770 894
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| Website |
www.saplingyard.com.au
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