The cross symbol on the Wirrilla Wine Cellar logo reflects the focus on the four major surrounding wine regions of Tumbarumba, Young/Hilltops, Canberra District (Murrumbateman) and Gundagai.
The Jugiong Cellar’s Story …
The Wirrilla wines at Jugiong are part of the 190ha of vines planted in 1998 at the property ‘Wirrilla’, Jugiong.
Forward to 2007 and the Jugiong Wine Cellar was established as a vehicle to market the Shiraz, Shiraz/Cabernet and other wines that form part of the 190ha of vines planted. As this concept developed, it was realized that it was more sensible to give the consumer a wider choice in obtaining boutique wines from surrounding districts as well as those from the Jugiong area.
The focus of Jugiong Wine Cellar is the four major surrounding wine regions of Tumbarumba, Young/Hilltops, Canberra District (Murrumbateman) and Gundagai. A carefully selected range of wines from each of these regions, unavailable from large liquor retailers, are featured (see map indicating location of wineries). This is complemented with a range of local produce including delicious jams, pestos, tapenades, olive oils and boutique beers as well as an ever changing display of high quality art works in all mediums, including well known award winning landscape artist, Ken Knight.
The Wine Cellar is situated next door to the popular Long Track Pantry. With Jugiong conveniently located on the Hume Highway between Yass and Gundagai, it is fast becoming recognized as the alternative stop off point, offering a wine, food and great coffee haven in Southern NSW.
Regional art also available
The Jugiong Wine Cellar features regional artists with a selection of fine paintings, sculptures, ceramics and jewellery for sale.
There are three paintings of the Jugiong area displayed by the well known landscape artist Ken Knight. He has been painting in the area for 18 years and his collections have been shown internationally.
The Art section of this site has information of some of the other artists with work on display at the Wine Cellar.
