Contentious Character

Wamboin, NSW · Winery

Welcome to the home of good wine and great debates.

Contentious Character is a cool-climate Canberra winery, set in the hills of Wamboin, just 20 minutes away from Canberra Airport.

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

- Reservation
  Inside Dining Reservations
  Please choose from either the pre-paid menus so we can prepare for your visit, or à la carte if preferred (no prepayment and decide on the day).
  
  Add on a wine tasting to enjoy before or after...
  - Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12
  - $0–$120 per person
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- Reservation
  Picnic Dining
  Picnic, the Contentious way. We have 7 designated picnic spots amongst the vines and below the gums. We have two sizes of Contentious Hampers available for 2 or 4 people.
  Each size is available as...
  - Prepaid reservation for parties of 2 to 12
  - $120–$220 required add-ons
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- Reservation
  Tasting Bar Only Reservation
  This reservation is for Wine Tastings only. Our Tasting Only Menu offers 3 tasting experiences, and you can add matched food elements to each. They draw from our Founders Museum collection of old...
  - Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 6
  - $10–$54 per person
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- Reservation
  Pavilion Dining
  Celebrate your special occasion amongst the vines and garden, in one of our two pavilions with a casual set up. Choose from the Bubbles and Oysters, or Grazing Boards and feel free to add sides...
  - Prepaid reservation for parties of 4 to 10
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- Reservation
  Courtyard Dining Reservations
  Our Courtyard dining is outdoors, up close and personal with our vines. These tables are perfect for those bluebird days as they are not covered or protected from the elements.
  The best part? Your...
  - Prepaid reservation for parties of 2 to 8
  - $0–$120 per person
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- Event
  Thursday Night Trivia & Pizza
  Thursday Night Trivia & Pizza (1st and 3rd Thursday every month) - that's right, all in one night.
  
  Get ready for some casual dining with our special pizza menu and Happy Hour drinks from 5-7pm....
  - Multiple dates between 2 Feb and 18 May 2023
  - 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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- Event
  Good Friday Fish & Chips Takeaway (Pick Up)
  A tradition that many of us follow, whether for religious reasons or not - Fish & Chips on Good Friday.
  
  Choose from Battered Flathead with Chips, Salt and Pepper Squid with winter slaw, Crispy...
  - Friday, 7 Apr 2023
  - 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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- Event
  Contentious Debate - Saturday 29 April SHOW ONLY
  This is our option to sit at the deck area with a restricted view with a cheeseboard to enjoy. There's also an option for a 3-course dinner with paired wines; head back to...
  - Saturday, 29 Apr 2023
  - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  - $70 per ticket
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- Event
  Contentious Debate - Saturday 29 April (DINNER & SHOW)
  Get ready for points made with the sharpest of wits. Watch punchline thrown after punchline. It is funny versus funny. It is the Contentious Comedy Debate: Wine is better than sex!
  
  We have...
  - Saturday, 29 Apr 2023
  - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  - $95–$120 per person
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- Pickup
  THURSDAY & FRIDAY EVENING PICK UP - TAKEAWAY PIZZA
  TAKEAWAY THURSDAY & FRIDAY EVENING FROM 17.30 - 20.00
  
  GLUTEN FREE available for pizza.
  - Prepaid pickup
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- Delivery
  THURSDAY & FRIDAY DELIVERY - TAKEAWAY PIZZA
  Available Thurs & Fri 5 - 645pm
  PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM A DELIVERY TIME. Gluten options available for pizza.
  - Prepaid delivery
  - $15 DELIVERY FEE
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