The Murray is home to some fabulous fine dining restaurants, wineries and cellar door experiences. If you’re visiting Albury and looking for wineries near Albury, we’ve put together this list of some standout wineries along the Murray. Whether you’re looking for a small family-run winery or an international operation, there’s something to suit every palate.
All Saints Estate
A short 40-minute drive from Albury is one of Australia’s original wineries – All Saints Estate. Established in 1864 and featuring a heritage listed castle, All Saints is not only spectacular to look at but produces award-winning table wines and fortifies, as well as offering a large selection of artisan cheeses and gourmet produce. Casual tasting available at the cellar door and private tastings by prior arrangement.
Schmidts Strawberry Winery
Famous for its Strawberry Liqueur, Schmidt’s Strawberry Winery uses a traditional family method to make its award-winning fruit wines. Choose from dry, semi-sweet or sweet wine and of course delicious farm fresh strawberries (available from mid-October to mid-January). Schmidt’s is unlike any other winery and definitely worth the 30-minute drive from Albury.
Flyfaire Wines
Located in the Woomargama National Park, Flyfaire Wines focuses on low acreage methods (Flyfaire is situated on a low carbon, low chemical, single block vineyard) to produce high-quality wines with a distinctive taste. Visit the Cellar Door and Cafe to taste one of their vintages or enjoy a delicious meal made from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
More Wineries Near Albury
If you don’t fancy travelling to individual wineries on your own, why not join a winery tour? Lil Tipsy Tours has tours leaving most days of the week. Their popular Rutherglen Winery Tour takes in many of the top wineries in the region including:
- Chambers Rosewood
- Scion Winery
- Warribilla
- Valhalla Wines
- Andersons
- Rutherglen Estate
- Campbells
- Pfeiffers
- Stanton and Killeen
- Mt Prior
- Morris Wines
- St Leonards
- Olive Hills
- James and Co
- Lilliput
- Andrew Bullers
Looking for Albury winery accommodation? Albury Garden Court Motel is centrally located and makes a great base from which to explore the many wineries on the Murray River. Reserve your room today.