If your idea of a weekend escape is wonderful wine, with delicious casual dining and warm hospitality, this gorgeous Southern Highlands winery ticks all the boxes.
Just two hours from Sydney, Eling Forest Estate is nestled in the rolling hills of the NSW Southern Highlands. There’s wine-tasting at the estate’s rustic Cellar Door, where guests are treated to some spectacular cool-climate wines, including Eling Forest’s classic Chardonnay, a delicious Cabernet Shiraz, and the winery’s award-winning 2021 Rosé.
Next to the Cellar Door is the Eling Forest Winery Café, which is the perfect pit-stop for a cup of tea and some of the best homemade scones in the highlands. You can also sample the delights of the lunch menu, including the Goat’s Cheese Tart with Beetroot Relish, a perfect Chicken and Mushroom Flio Pastry Pie, and the café’s sensational Steak Sandwich with Bacon Jam.
To finish the day, Lizzy take a tour of the estate’s charming accommodation. The Homestead is ideal for wedding parties and larger groups and offers stunning scenic views and top-class facilities, while the colonial era Headmaster’s Cottage oozes history and is fantastic for families, making this wonderful winery, the perfect weekend escape.
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Eling Forest Estate
@elingforestwinery
elingforest.com.au
