What Is Canobolas Wines?
Updated
Canobolas Wines is a vineyard and winery on the northern slopes of Mt Canobolas in Orange, New South Wales, Australia. The estate was established by the Smith family in 1985 and is now farmed by the Mattick family using regenerative principles. Its site at 76 Boree Lane, Lidster, is presented as a cellar door destination, with the website covering the estate's story, a wine club, and visit bookings.
Where the vineyard sits and why it matters
The property was chosen after what the winery describes as a lengthy search for a site combining the right climate, soil, and aspect for world-class wine. That combination — northern slopes, high-altitude Orange terroir — underpins the estate's reputation. The vineyard and winery have been highly awarded over roughly 40 years and are described as one of the greatest sites in the Orange region.
The wines it is known for
| Wine | What the winery says |
|---|---|
| Chardonnay | Multiple awards, including the highest score ever recorded for the Orange Wine Region |
| Cabernet Franc | Regarded with equal praise to the Chardonnay |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Regarded with equal praise to the Chardonnay |
| Alchemy blend | Described as peerless in the region when produced |
The estate also frames its style around "delicacy and finesse," while noting a long history of producing wines with complexity, power, and age-worthy character — a useful signal if you are deciding whether these are wines to drink young or cellar.
What you can do on the site
- Our Story — the history from the Smith family's founding through to the Mattick family's regenerative farming today.
- Wine Club — a membership section for ongoing access to the wines.
- Cellar Door / Book your visit — the cellar door is at 76 Boree Lane, Lidster, NSW, 2800, and visits are arranged through a booking section rather than drop-in only.
- Instagram and location links — for current updates and directions.
Who this is for
This site suits travellers planning a cellar door stop in the Orange wine region, buyers curious about Orange Chardonnay and Cabernet, and anyone interested in a historic, family-run Australian estate. If you want current release lists, prices, or shipping options, check the wine club and cellar door pages directly — the homepage excerpt does not state pricing or ordering terms.