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Château Tanunda Sydney Cellar Door

2 Nurses Walk, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

Recommended by 50 people

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Find Château Tanunda Sydney Cellar Door

2 Nurses Walk, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 412 364 583
HoursMonday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Château Tanunda Sydney Cellar Door

Tucked down Nurses Walk in The Rocks, this sandstone cellar door brings historic Barossa Valley vineyards straight into central Sydney. The room is intimate and relaxed. Pull up a stool or step into the alleyway for curated flights poured without pretension or hard sales pressure. Tastings hone in on old vine expressions and single-vineyard bottlings—rich, full-bodied reds with decades of heritage behind them. Visitors often linger over a glass of Grand Barossa Shiraz alongside a quiet cheese board before taking a few favorite bottles home.

  • Urban Barossa Outpost: Urban tasting room situated along Nurses Walk in The Rocks, offering Barossa Valley flights without the regional trek.
  • Old Vine Expressions: Structured tastings feature century-old vineyard bottlings and single-vineyard Shiraz guided by knowledgeable hosts.
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Why Visit Château Tanunda Sydney Cellar Door

Discover authentic Barossa estate wines and intimate tastings tucked away in The Rocks.

  • Barossa Tasting Experience in The Rocks

    Château Tanunda brings the Barossa Valley's heritage directly to Nurses Walk in The Rocks, offering structured tastings in the city.

    delivers a truly special Barossa experience without leaving Sydney

    Chaitanya Kolluri

  • Centenarian & Old-Vine Flights

    Structured wine flights feature historical old-vine and century-old vineyard expressions guided by knowledgeable cellar hosts.

    I made the old vines wine tasting and I recommend it blindly !

    Nathan

  • Insightful Guidance Without Hard Sells

    Hosts provide warm, approachable tastings that demystify fine wine without pressure or elitism.

    There is no hard sell just an insight into great wines.

    Michael Pillay

  • A Relaxed Laneway Retreat

    Tucked into a cobblestone laneway, the intimate cellar room provides a peaceful space where time slows down.

    It’s the kind of place where time slows down, the staff are happy to share their knowledge, and every glass invites conversation.

    Kristie Park

  • Taste First, Ship or Take Home

    Tastings provide an unhurried chance to explore diverse varietals before ordering bottles or shipping cases home.

    We ended up ordering a case of wine to ship back home.

    Matthew Bohle

  • City Alternative to Vineyard Travel

    Visitors seeking an educational cellar door experience can enjoy flights without leaving central Sydney for a regional tour.

    We dropped in for a tasting as an alternative to a vinyard tour.

    Simon Dale-Lace

Signature tastings and standout Barossa pours from our historic estate

  • Old Vines Tasting

    We had the best time participating in the Old Vines Tasting during our visit at The Rocks!

    Diana Garcia de Quevedo

  • Grand Barossa Shiraz

    Beautiful wine tasting, the Grand Barossa Shiraz (2023) was some of the finest Red I've ever had...

    Leon Barnfield

  • Barossa 1858 Field Blend

    I fell in love with the Barossa 1858 Field Blend, which was one of the best wines I have ever experienced.

    Michael Pillay

  • Everest

    Justin is the perfect host, who talks you through each wine including the $500 a bottle Everest.

    Michael Pillay

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches that make an urban Barossa tasting memorable

  • Unpretentious, Guided Rare Tastings

    Hosts tailor wine flights directly to individual palates and pour tastes of rare bottles like the Everest or 1858 Field Blend without hard sales tactics or pretension.

  • Alleyway Laneway Seating

    Guests can unwind outside along historic Nurses Walk with wines by the glass in a secluded laneway environment away from tourist crowds.

  • Terroir and Landscape Education

    Hosts take time to break down how Barossa soil and regional microclimates shape each vintage, offering an in-depth vineyard education right in central Sydney.

  • Accessible, Adaptive Wine Explanations

    Staff accommodate visitors with simple, accessible vocabulary to explain tasting notes comfortably, ensuring guests with limited wine knowledge or English fluency feel completely at ease.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you drop in without a booking for a glass or tasting?

Yes, you can drop in for wine by the glass—including seating outside in the alleyway—or arrange walk-in tastings, though structured tasting experiences are also offered.

What wine tasting options are available?

The cellar door features curated tasting flights focusing on Barossa Valley wines, including dedicated old-vine and single-vineyard expressions, alongside wines by the glass.

Can you purchase bottles or order wine to be shipped home?

Yes, you can purchase individual bottles directly at the cellar door or arrange to have cases shipped home.

Is food available during the tasting?

Food options are very limited; cheese plates have been offered alongside tastings, but it is primarily a dedicated wine tasting room rather than a full dining venue.

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