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
Cellar Door
Information
Our cellar door offers small plates, cheese and charcuterie platters; bookings are only required for large groups.
Hours
Sat 11–4, Sun by appt
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, Malcolm Burdett |
| 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 |
Sat 11–4, Sun by appt |
| Telephone |
0410 770 894
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| Website |
www.saplingyard.com.au
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