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Contentious Character

Wamboin, NSW · Winery

Our trading hours are Thursday to Friday from 11am to 9pm. Saturday, Sunday & Monday from 11am to 5 pm.

RESERVATIONS - INSIDE, DECK OR PAVILION (4-10 guests only)

Bubbles & Oysters - pre-order & pay to avoid disapointment
Seasonal Tasting menu ($80) with or without paired wines ($35)
Wine and Feed Me Lunch or Dinner - unlimited wines and dishes with a selection of our finest museum wines served continuously with grazing platter and shared plates ($150)
Unsure? Choose a la carte and make...

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    • Reservation

      Inside Dining Reservations

      Please choose from the pre-paid menus so we can prepare for your visit, or A La Carte if preferred. Pre-paid tastings can also be booked here.

      All menus are available inside or on the deck.
      For...

      • Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12
      • $0–$170 per person
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      Good Friday Fish & Chips

      A tradition that many of us follow, whether for religious reasons or not - Fish & Chips on Good Friday.

      Choose from Beer Battered Flathead with Hand Cut Chips, Salt and Native Pepperberry Squid...

      • Reservation for parties of 1 to 12
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    • Reservation

      Tasting Bar Only Reservation

      This reservation is for Wine Tastings only. Head to INSIDE DINING, DECK DINING or PAVILION DINING RESERVATIONS TO CHOOSE A DINING experience with a Wine Tasting. Our Tasting Only Menu offers 3...

      • Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 15
      • $10–$22 per person
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    • Reservation

      Pavilion Dining

      Please note a la carte or the Seasonal Tasting menu is not available in the Pavilions.

      Celebrate your special occasion amongst the vines and garden, in one of our two pavilions with a casual set...

      • Prepaid reservation for parties of 4 to 20
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      Deck Dining Reservations

      Our deck is north facing, 3 sided and covered! Your menu options are the same as inside it just means you're up close to the flourishing vines and views! If your Deck choice is Waitlisting, please...

      • Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12
      • $0–$170 per person
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    • Pickup

      PICK UP - TAKEAWAY DINNER

      Available Thur, Fri 5-8pm
      Choose a la carte from Pizza, Pasta, Sides, Desserts, beers and wines including our new releases. Add Gluten Free to pizza or pasta. Only Pick Up customers can access our...

      • Prepaid pickup
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    • Delivery

      DELIVERY - TAKEAWAY DINNER

      Available Thur, Fri 5-8pm
      PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM A DELIVERY TIME. Choose a la carte from Pizza, Pasta, Sides, Desserts, beers and wines including our new releases. Add Gluten Free to pizza or pasta.

      • Prepaid delivery
      • $15 DELIVERY FEE
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    • Event

      Canberra Wine Week - Indulgence Tasting and Dining Experience

      Join an intimate small group of no more than 3 couples with one of the Contentious Characters, for an Indulgence Wine Tasting followed by a 2-course lunch or dinner.

      Our Indulgence Wine Tasting is...

      • Multiple dates between 20 Mar and 28 Mar 2021
      • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
      • $210 per ticket
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    • Event

      Canberra Wine Week - Indulgence Tastings

      Experience the best of Contentious Character. Our Indulgence Tasting traverses styles and vintages across 12 wines with newly matched food elements including jamon, salami, cheddarbelle cheese and...

      • Multiple dates between 20 Mar and 28 Mar 2021
      • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • $50 per ticket
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    • Event

      Easter Sunday Kids Egg Hunt - Easter Sunday 4 April 2021

      Note when booking on next page - PLEASE CHOOSE TOTAL NUMBER OF GUESTS ATTENDING INCLUDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS (AT NO CHARGE).

      Kids 5 - 12 yrs of age will be looked after from 11am while Mum and...

      • Sunday, 4 Apr 2021
      • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
      • $30 per ticket + add-ons
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    • Event

      Namaste Rosé - 3-hour Yoga Retreat

      Give back to yourself on your Anzac Day holiday with a 3-hour yoga retreat with Jemymah from Kingston Yoga. We'll start with a gentle flow following by a goal setting exercise and a guided...

      • Monday, 26 Apr 2021
      • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • $99 per ticket
      Book now
    • Event

      Mothers Day Shopping Fair - Taste Before You Buy All Day Long All Anzac Weekend

      A Mother's Day shopping experience that's enjoyable and free of charge! Just register your attendance for catering. If you're up for it, add a full wine tasting experience upstairs to your...

      • Multiple dates between 24 Apr and 26 Apr 2021
      • 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    • Event

      Contentious Collectors Club Members, Family & Friends Night

      Members Only with their family & friends night.

      Join the Contentious Characters in the Cellar for a close up look at the 2021 harvest and wines arising.

      From 7-9pm, our winemaker Jeremy and...

      • Friday, 30 Apr 2021
      • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • $60 per ticket
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    • Event

      Sip, Swirl & Learn Riedel Workshop 20 May & 19 August 2021

      Ever wondered why oaked Chardonnays are described as buttery, but yours always taste woody and bland? What about Pinot Noir, which is supposed to be fragrant and complex, but smells and tastes...

      • Thursday, 20 May and Thursday, 19 Aug 2021
      • 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
      • $80 per ticket
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    • Event

      2021 Winemaker + Grower Dinner

      A peek into the 2021 harvest and wines arising.

      Arrive to a sparkling and snacks on the deck or by the fire.

      Then, take a trip down into the cellar with your fellow wine-lovers to hear about the...

      • Saturday, 29 May 2021
      • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
      • $120 per ticket
      Book now
    • Event

      Namaste Rosé - 3-hour Yoga Retreat - Mon 31 May

      Give back to yourself on your ACT Reconciliation holiday with a 3-hour yoga retreat with Jemymah from Kingston Yoga. We'll start with a gentle flow following by a goal setting exercise and a guided...

      • Monday, 31 May 2021
      • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • $99 per ticket
      Book now
    • Event

      Holy Trinity Cheesemaking, Cooking & Pairing

      Bridgette, our Wee Jasper Cheese Maker, will take you through making your own Mozarella and Ricotta while you enjoy a tasting plate of Camembert, Blue Vein, and Harvati, all with paired wines. Then...

      • Multiple dates between 13 Feb and 4 Sep 2021
      • 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
      • $160 per ticket
      Book now
    • Event

      Namaste Rosé - Morning Yoga & Brunch - third Sunday of every month until 19 Sep

      Due to popular demand, we'll be getting our zen on for more yoga and brunch. Flow through your Sunday morning with a yoga practice with Jemymah from Kingston Yoga in amongst the vines, followed by...

      • Monthly from 21 Feb to 21 Sep 2021
      • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
      • $60 per ticket
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    • Event

      Wine & Chocolate Tasting - 11am morning delight

      There's no time like Winter to enjoy an indulgent wine & chocolate tasting, presented by Canberra’s own Jasper & Myrtle Chocolatiers and Contentious Character.

      Enjoy a selection of their finest...

      • Multiple dates between 11 Jul and 29 Aug 2021
      • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
      • $55 per ticket
      Book now
    • Event

      Wine & Chocolate Tasting - 4pm afternoon delight

      Ring in Winter with an indulgent wine & chocolate tasting, presented by Canberra’s own Jasper & Myrtle Chocolatiers and Contentious Character.

      Enjoy a selection of their finest award-winning...

      • Multiple dates between 11 Jul and 29 Aug 2021
      • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
      • $55 per ticket
      Book now

Hours and location

Contentious Character
810 Norton Road
Wamboin, NSW 2620
+61 2 6238 3830
https://contentiouscharacter.com.au/
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