National Wine Centre of Australia

The museum itself is a total letdown. It doesn't have much content and it takes very little time to visit.The wine tasting downstairs is interesting though and with a nice choice of local wines.

Worth a visit, lots of wines to taste and buy. Exhibit on the history of wine in Australia could be a bit more detailed, was very brief.

We were lucky enough to have our ceremony and reception at the wine centre in March 2023. Our ceremony was located on the lower lawns - just beautiful!! and our reception was in The Gallery upstairs.Our wedding coordinator Megan was incredible! Megan came onto our wedding quite late but despite this she put us at ease from the moment we met her. On the day Megan did it all – beautifully organised our reception area, calmed me before I walked down the aisle, liaised with all the vendors. She even helped me wash a stain off the front of my dress! Megan is excellent at her job and we were incredibly lucky to have apart of our day.The National Wine Centre Staff on the night also went above and beyond, constantly checking in with us to make sure we were having a good night and to ask if we needed anything. The food was just incredible and the drinks package was excellent.Highly recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful location that can offer the ability to do the ceremony and reception with an awesome central location easy for our interstate guests :)

Expected nice huge amount of information about Australian wines, winemakers, procedures, bit of wine museum and interactive experience. It was like 10 min and all was over :-/The place doesn't worth to go to for tourists.Only for wine tasting and functions. Undeground cellar closed.Have a look on the pics and save your time :-)

Small museum and restaraunt with wine degustation. Also they offer guided tours through the winery (15$/person).

The National Wine Centre did an incredible job of hosting our wedding ceremony and reception. The new wedding coordinator, Megan, did a fantastic job of bringing everything together, especially considering she had only been in the role for roughly two weeks!All the NWC staff went above and beyond to make our day memorable. They constantly checked if my husband and I needed food or drink. Of course, they also took excellent care of our guests and bridal party too. I especially appreciated that the bridal party got to have a breather after the ceremony with canapes and drinks in our own private room. Even then, staff were regularly checking if we needed anything.The food and beverages were exceptional. Service of food and drink was prompt, and the quality of the food was exceptional. Multiple guests said it was the best food service at a wedding they'd ever experienced.We also had the privilege of working with a sommelier to put together a custom wine package. It was a really personal and memorable touch for our reception. They were super cooperative when I changed my mind about one of the wines, about a week before the wedding. Thanks Andrew the sommelier!Ultimately, I would recommend the National Wine Centre to any couple for their ceremony and reception. They're a well-oiled machine and will go above and beyond to make your day memorable and stress-free.

First time visiting and very positively surprised. Attended corporate event it was well prepared with plenty space for presentations and networking. Being wine institute they served good variety of Aussie wines plus some snacks and simple meals. Service was good and attentive and nothing to complain about

Popped into the cafe for chat and s coffee with an old (young at heart) friend. We were impressed by not only the food but the architecture of the building, and the selection of places to sit, inside and out.Looking forward to a return visit, to sample wine, and see what else is on offer

Wow, wow, and wow. Spectacular building on the edge of the botanic gardens.We enjoyed the lunchtime tasting menu with paired wines.Starting with a huge plate of charcuterie and blue cheese that was perfectly complemented by a pink fizz, we moved on through several more courses. My favourite was the mixed mushroom risotto made with gnocchi - stunning. One of the best dishes I've ever eaten.Overall, there was much more food than we could comfortably manage and we took away most of the last 2 dishes.My suggestion to the chef would be to reduce the portions and add a small dessert and coffee to finish.$100 for food and wine pairing - spectacular value.The sommelier gave us some good advice on vineyards to visit in the area.

There is some interesting history of the wine industry in Australia presented here. The Enomatic Wine tasting system was so much fun though danger to the bank account. It allowed you to sample up to 120 different varieties of wine. So interesting. The food at the restaurant ( Wined) was also excellent and worth having a long lunch with a glass of wine. Or better yet, order a flight of desert wines and a cheese cake. The centre is located on the edge of the Botanical Gardens so you can do a stroll through the gardens in the morning ending here for a tasting and lunch. This place is worth a visit a few times a month to educate your palate. I loved it here.