Collector Wines

New South Wales | Canberra District | Gundugurra

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

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Stockist Information

Distribution Information

Negociants Australia

International Sales Information

Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong

Stockist

Fine wine retailers

Details

Rating
Winemaker Alex McKay
Viticulturalist Kate Tracy
Traditional Place Name Gundugurra
Region Canberra District
Address 7 Murray Street, Collector, NSW 2581
Established 2007
Dozens 6000
Vineyards (area) 6 ha
Opening Hours Thurs–Mon 10–4
Telephone (02) 6116 8722
Website www.collectorwines.com.au
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