Four Winds Vineyard FAQ
Welcome to the Four Winds Vineyard Wine FAQ page. Whether you are planning a weekend day trip from Canberra to our Murrumbateman cellar door for wood-fired pizzas, or you need details about your online wine club membership and shipping, we have gathered all the answers you need right here. Browse our frequently asked questions below to learn more about our award-winning cool-climate wines, dog-friendly outdoor seating, venue accessibility, and booking policies.
Yes. Four Winds Vineyard is part of the Canberra District wine region, a cool-climate growing area renowned for producing world-class Riesling and Shiraz.
Four Winds produces a range of cool-climate wines from its Murrumbateman vineyards, including Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Chardonnay, Rosé, Fortified Shiraz, and sparkling wines. We are particularly known for our Shiraz, which won the prestigious 2024 Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy.
Yes, wine tastings are available at the cellar door. We present our tastings in a tasting flight which our team will guide you through and allow you to enjoy at your own leisure. You can find the tasting flight varieties and prices in our menu.
The Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy is one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious wine awards, presented annually at the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards to the best one or two-year-old dry red wine. Four Winds Vineyard won this trophy in 2024.
Yes, we serve our wines by the glass at our cellar door. Ask our team for the current by-the-glass list when you visit. You may also choose to have a tasting flight or enjoy wine by the bottle.
Yes, you can purchase Four Winds Vineyard wines through our online store, with delivery available across Australia. In addition, we offer free shipping on orders of six bottles or more & 15% discount for our Wine Club members.
Yes, you can purchase Four Winds Vineyard wines at a number of stores and dining establishments. You can see a find a list of our stockists here.
Four Winds Vineyard is a family-owned estate, founded in 1998 by the Lunney family in Murrumbateman, NSW. It continues to be run by the family today. You can read more about the history of Four Winds Vineyard here.
The Four Winds Story began with a miner and his wife who lived on the property in a slab-hut. Her name was Scheherazade, after the story telling character in The Arabian Nights. Her favourite story described a magic carpet being borne by the four winds of good fortune. She named this small farm in Murrumbateman ‘Four Winds’ in the hope it would carry their good fortunes.
The Canberra District is one of Australia’s highest-altitude cool-climate wine regions, sitting between 500 and 800 metres above sea level. The region’s cold nights and warm days produce wines with exceptional natural acidity, intensity, and elegance — particularly Riesling and Shiraz.
Yes, Four Winds has a wine club offering members exclusive access to new releases, member pricing, and invitations to special events. Visit our website or ask at the cellar door to find out more.
Yes, we ship Australia-wide from our online store. Shipping is free when you purchase six or more bottles.
The Canberra District is most famous for its Shiraz (particularly elegant, medium-bodied, spicy styles often co-fermented with a touch of Viognier) and its world-class, crisp Riesling. However, the region’s unique geography also allows alternative varieties to thrive. At Four Winds Vineyard, we are famous for our trophy-winning Shiraz and Riesling, but our estate also produces spectacular Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Cabernet Merlot, and Rosé.
Canberra wines are special because of our distinct dry, cool-climate terroir. Our vineyards sit at high altitudes (between 500 and 900 meters above sea level) and experience warm summer days paired with crisp, cool nights. This dramatic temperature drop slows the ripening of the grapes, trapping intense, complex flavours and a beautiful natural acidity in the fruit. On top of that, the region is dominated by passionate, family-run boutique producers, meaning you will often find the winemakers themselves pouring your glass at the cellar door.