Contentious Character Winery in Wamboin | Diner

Contentious Character Winery

Locality: Wamboin

Phone: +61 2 6238 3830

Address: 810 Norton Road 2620 Wamboin, NSW, Australia

Website: http://contentiouscharacter.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Rosé and sauv blanc = already on high rotation. So which wines will put that spring in your step? Our top picks are a crisp riesling, a fresh chardonnay and an interesting sparkling (like our 'Mongrel of a Dog' red bubbly which is a blend of red vintages from 2008-2014). What wine will you be drinking this spring? #contentiouswinetip

25.01.2022 Love our wines? Help us get more shelf space in your local BWS by voting for us in their Local Luvvas comp. Less than a minute of your time to make our day - bit.ly/2Q5tnBt #localluvvas #loveNSW

24.01.2022 Three of our most recently released wines have some interesting names. Can you match up which name belongs to our 2019 Pinot Grigio, 2017 Merlot and 2019 Riesling? Throughout Floriade: Reimagined, enjoy a mixed dozen at 15% off, free shipping and receive a bonus bottle of your choice (specify in order notes) - bit.ly/floriade_contentious

24.01.2022 Our new wines were recently bottled + we can't wait for you to meet them To be in the know on when they're available online, join our newsletter at the footer - www.contentiouscharacter.com.au (PSST! You can also already taste them in person when you book lunch + dinner) #contentiouscharacter

24.01.2022 Contentious Character Vineyard, Winery, Cellar Door & Kitchen restaurant Career defining role for ambitious, energetic, professional 15 Minutes north east from Canberra Airport... Growing wine destination for loyal locals and visitors alike Busy cellar door, bar, kitchen restaurant Trading Thursdays, Fridays, Saturday & Sundays plus outside trading hours events Skills and Experience Team builder with a professional approach to people development Can create great customer experiences and build loyal relationships Commercial acumen - financial analysis and reporting Passion for the local food and wine experience The Role Reporting to Managing Director Liaising with Head Chef of Kitchen Managing roster for current casual team of 6 Managing the customer experience from booking to payment Manage private and Contentious Character run events Ensure upsell and cross sell of cellar door and experience Further develop and ensure customer loyalty Reconciliations, attendance at weekly team meetings Support continued development of our Locals and Wine Club Salary negotiable subject to applicant. Email [email protected] why you are interested in this role and a resume. DO NOT FB MESSAGE!

23.01.2022 Enjoyed some bubbles + oysters in our special Floriade: Reimagined pavilions yet? We're open for the long weekend on Monday 5 October for lunch + dinner. Book now - bit.ly/book_contentious #contentiouscharacter

23.01.2022 Tomorrow is the last day you can vote for more Contentious Character wines on your local BWS shelves in the Local Luvva Comp - bit.ly/2Q5tnBt And to say thanks for your vote, BWS are giving you 10% off local products with the code LOCALLUVVA. Offer is available online only from 12:00am 25.09.20 to 11.59pm 04.10.20 (AEST). T&Cs apply. See http://bit.ly/BWSlocaloffer #localluvva

21.01.2022 When the weather rolls in and you gotta cancel your weekend picnic plans - well, sip happens Relocate to our restaurant and graze on tapas and sip our wines by the fireplace. Book lunch + dinner - bit.ly/book_contentious #contentiouscharacter

21.01.2022 What your local BWS' shelves could look like if we win the Local Luvva comp Until Friday 2nd October, vote for us and get more Contentious wines in your local - bit.ly/2Q5tnBt And to say thanks for your vote, BWS are giving you 10% off local products with the code LOCALLUVVA. Offer is available online only from 12:00am 25.09.20 to 11.59pm 27.09.20 (AEST). T&Cs apply - bit.ly/BWSlocaloffer #localluvva

20.01.2022 Sunday morning scrolling through '42 reasons to #loveNSW' by Travel Insider - bit.ly/2ZzQKbv We love the plug for this first state's wine regions! In our little corner of the NSW, straddling that territory border, you can also find Lark Hill Winery, Affleck Wines and Norton Road Wines and not too far away are all the fantastic Murrumbateman wineries.

19.01.2022 A fellow vigneron and old friend of mine, who happens to be French, once arrogantly said to me, ‘Wine Awards are like haemorrhoids, sooner or later everyone gets one’. So why bother and what do the scores actually mean? Here's our take - bit.ly/3gQyocd #contentiouscharacter

19.01.2022 And it's official - our new wines are ready for you to shop online. For those looking for a big, bold Pinot, our 2018 PInot Noir 'Undercurrents Run Dry' is your go-to. For those Rosé lovers, you'll love our 2020 Rosé 'Between A Rock And A Hard Place', with its hints of strawberries and cream. Shop now - bit.ly/contentiouswines

19.01.2022 Housemade Contentious condiments - a grown up Cherry & Merlot jam, Chilli Honey that pairs perfectly with manchego and pecorino cheese and a Chutney packed with Granny Smith apples and raisins. Available in a 3-pack gift pack too. Shop now for the foodie in your life (even if that's you!) - bit.ly/shopproduce #contentiouscharacter

18.01.2022 Until Friday 2nd October, vote for us in BWS' Local Luvvas comp and get more Contentious wines on the shelves - bit.ly/2Q5tnBt Voting is free, only takes a minute and you'll in be in our good books forever #contentiouscharacter

18.01.2022 Our newest premium wines Meet our 2018 Shiraz with pepper and blackberry notes (that will only get better with age like all the good things in life) and our 2018 Merlot with black cherry flavours and earthy undertones (our social media manager's fav). They make for a luxurious night in or THE perfect gift this holiday season. Shop our wines now (we ship Aus-wide) - bit.ly/contentiouswines #contentiouscharacter

18.01.2022 Bringing contention into your kitchen with our condiments range. Apple ketchup, cabernet ketchup, classic ketchup, chilli honey, chutney and cherry and merlot jam - all available to take home or to gift in our shop now #contentiouscharacter

16.01.2022 Only 3 Sundays left to indulge in Jasper and Myrtle Chocolates, paired perfectly with our Contentious wines. Sip + nibble overlooking the vines, tulips, poppies and the beautiful Brindabellas. We'll place an extra order of springtime sunshine for you too From 45 dollars per person, it's a steal if you ask us. Book 11am - bit.ly/31TeybW Book 4pm - bit.ly/32UIx2i #contentiouscharacter

15.01.2022 We're never out of gift ideas at Contentious Character. Join us for a Christmas Shopping Fair, in partnership with Jasper and Myrtle Chocolates. For 30 dollars, come sample a selection of Contentious wines, Contentious Condiments and Ketchups, Jasper & Myrtle's award-winning artisanal chocolate, cheeses and nibbles. And if you like what you taste, purchase some for those Christmas stockings + share the love. Gift wrapping available on-site #contentiouscharacter

14.01.2022 Good wine, good food, good friends + good tunes. Ring in 2021 with live music from GCT - Guitar Case Troubadours in the vines at Contentious Character. With indoor, deck and courtyard and lawn dining options, there's really something for everyone (including kids + doggos). Book now and let's get ready to wave GOODBYE to 2020! #contentiouscharacter #nye2020

14.01.2022 We're anything but shy + just love seeing ourselves on camera. Big thanks to Eat Canberra, Visit Queanbeyan Palerang and TheCanberra5 for this great short clip. Come share our wine and share our view - bit.ly/32158tB #contentiouscharacter

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Canberra Wine & Spirit Merchants and Marie who purchased a bottle of our Merlot from Dan Murphy's Belconnen for winning our 'Buy A Local At Your Local' competition. Supporting local has never been more important + impactful and we appreciate YOU

14.01.2022 We've been tested over and over this year and if you're anything like us, you probably reached for that glass of wine more than once Until the end of the month, receive 15% off, free shipping and a $50 gift card when you purchase 6 x Founders Museum 2014 Pinot Noir and 6 x 2013 Pinot Gris - https://bit.ly/2EAnnON #contentiouscharacter

14.01.2022 ICYMI, BWS are on the hunt for their fav local drops to stock their shelves...we may be biased but we think we gotta be right up there. Vote for us here - bit.ly/2Q5tnBt #localluvva

12.01.2022 This is your LAST CHANCE to join us for Sunday morning yoga & brunch. After your flow with Kingston Yoga, enjoy a grazing board of three cheeses, homemade focaccia, paté and our Contentious preserves. And let's not forget a glass of rosé! #contentiouscharacter

12.01.2022 3 sleeps to go until Floriade: Reimagined kicks off. Spring out with an 11am Wine & Chocolate Tasting this Sunday. Indulge in Jasper and Myrtle Chocolates, paired perfectly with our wines, with a view over the tulips and budding vines. 4pm tastings also available #contentiouscharacter

10.01.2022 Did you know we sell 3-pack gift boxes of our condiments? They're a winner for the foodie in your life (and also for your wallet at only 20 dollars). Cheeseboard Selection: Contentious Chutney, Cherry & Merlot Jam, Chilli Honey - bit.ly/3q3by72 Ketchup Selection: Apple Ketchup, Cabernet Ketchup, Classic Ketchup - bit.ly/3l9JGds #contentiouscharacter

09.01.2022 We love this snap of our lawn dining by Josh Thompson. When the sun is out and there’s that light Wamboin breeze rolling through, there’s really no better way to spend the afternoon than right here. Wine (lots of it) and grazing board involved of course. Open Thursday-Saturday 11-9 and Sunday 11-5; book here - bit.ly/book_contentious #contentiouscharacter

07.01.2022 All you need is love + wine...and maybe some chocolate Every Sunday throughout Floriade, we got you covered with the last two. Indulge in Jasper and Myrtle Chocolates, paired perfectly with Contentious wines. Book 11am - bit.ly/31TeybW Book 4pm - bit.ly/32UIx2i #contentiouscharacter

07.01.2022 Our newest wines, like this Riesling, have got us all raising glasses at the bar, in our restaurant, on the deck, on the grass, whilst strolling between the vines and even at home (cos they’re available online, did you know?) If you’d tasted a drop or two, let us have it - which are you loving so far? What didn’t quite hit the mark? What’s on your wishlist? Shop online - bit.ly/contentiouswines... #contentiouscharacter See more

06.01.2022 Don't forget that until Sunday 11 October, you can sip on champagne and enjoy fresh oysters or graze on tapas, paired with one of our newly released wines, in celebration of Floriade: Reimagined. Sit outside on our sunlit deck or in our special Floriade pavilions or inside by our large, open windows. Book here - bit.ly/book_contentious #contentiouscharacter #floriade2020

05.01.2022 You had me at Pinot. Buy 6 x Founders Museum 2014 Pinot Noir and 6 x 2013 Pinot Gris and receive 15% off, free shipping and a $50 gift card - bit.ly/2EAnnON (This is a LAST CHANCE OFFER, expiring tonight) #contentiouscharacter

05.01.2022 With 10 days to go until Floriade: Reimagined, we've definitely got a spring in our step. There'll be wine (duh) and chocolate tastings, a champagne and oyster bar, morning yoga and a lot of grazing by the tulips and vines. We've even got 2 beautiful pavilions up that can be booked for private functions. Check out the smorgasbord of events - bit.ly/contentiousevents #contentiouscharacter [PC: Eat Canberra]

05.01.2022 Looking for a gift? Our online and IRL shop stocks local preserves and condiments, Brushwoods Australia natural soaps, reclaimed wine bottle candles by Mojo Candle Co, premium wine glasses y Riedel - The Wine Glass Company and more. And if you really can't choose, a good ol' gift card never goes astray - bit.ly/contentiousgifts #contentiouscharacter

04.01.2022 Did you know we're open on Thursdays from 11am? Book lunch and dinner - bit.ly/book_contentious [Pictured: Housemade gnocchi with rich sausage, tomato and fennel ragu. Literally melts in your mouth.]

04.01.2022 Ready for a GRATE time on Saturday 19 Dec? Come make your own mozzarella and ricotta before feasting on a cheese tasting plate. You'll also learn how to pair wine with cheese. Only 10 spots left #contentiouscharacter #cheesemaking

03.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT A busy cellar door and restaurant awaits those excited and motivated to learn the business from the ground up. At the heart of our brand is a sense of fun and learning, about wine and food. ... Committed to growing our own and working with local producers, we aim high to deliver great experiences for locals and visitors alike. Casual weekend positions available: Kitchen Hand Weekend Casual Cook to support the Head Chef & Sous Chef Weekend Cellar Door Tastings & Sales Attendant Waitress/er Position Email [email protected] with a brief introduction + CV.

01.01.2022 "Our wine tasting was awesome with the very informative and friendly winemaker as our host. A very enjoyable day had by all. Thank you so much to Contentious Character for making our very first wine tasting a fabulous and fun experience." - another happy customer. We offer three tiers of wine tasting; Half Monty of 5 wines, Full Monty of 8 wines with Grazing Board 8 wines and the Indulgence Tasting of 12 wines with Grazing Board. Choose your poison and book here -bit.ly/2HJr...Dxa #contentiouscharacter

01.01.2022 Out in the rolling hills of Wamboin, we're both close to the city and surrounded by fresh air, wild bushland and peaceful countryside. We're waiting for you with old world-style vintages, contemporary wines, seasonal and local dining and a down-to-earth, carefree atmosphere. Come try our wine + share our view - bit.ly/32158tB