Our Review
The Lark Hill vineyard is situated at an elevation of 860m, offering splendid views of the Lake George escarpment. The Carpenters make wines of real quality, style and elegance, particularly their pinot noirs in favourable vintages. Significant changes came in the wake of son Chris gaining a double degree in wine science and viticulture through CSU and the organic/biodynamic certification of the vineyard and wines in ’03. Lark Hill planted the first grüner veltliner in Australia in '05 and in '11 purchased 1 of the 2 Ravensworth vineyards from Michael Kirk, with plantings of sangiovese, shiraz and viognier. This site, now known as the Dark Horse vineyard, was converted to organic and biodynamic farming in ’13, with teroldago and gargenega planted in ’21 and fahlangina in ’22. Fruit for the Regional series is purchased from several sites around Canberra. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gruner Veltliner, Sangiovese, Shiraz
Cellar Door
Information
No bookings required, we offer seated tasting flights.
Hours
Fri–Sun 11.30–5
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Food
Information
Indoor+Outdoor, restaurant operated by Agostinis, featuring Italian cuisine and food/wine matching.
Cuisine
Regional Modern Aust
Hours
W'ends 12–3
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Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Mezzanine TFWS
International Sales Information
Distributed from the Winery - contact larkhill@larkhillwine.com.au
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Chris Carpenter |
| Region |
Canberra District |
| Address |
31 Joe Rocks Road, Bungendore, NSW 2621
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| Established |
1978 |
| Dozens |
7000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
14 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Fri–Sun 11.30–5 |
| Telephone |
(02) 6238 1393
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| Website |
www.larkhill.wine
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