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Canberra
Canberra is well known for its national icons and politicians rather than its lifestyle and cultural aspects but there is more soul to this city than meets the eye – you just need to know where to look. Home to a group of locals who have made it their life’s work to perfect their passions of art, food and wine, take the time to explore and you will be rewarded by your discovery.
Pialligo Estate
On the day Sally Milner and John Nutt settled on their 55-acre property on the outskirts of Canberra the couple found themselves hand-picking one acre of grapes– and they haven’t stopped working since!
The purchase of the property in 2000 was all about compromise - Sally, a book publisher, wanted the country life and solicitor John, the city, so Pialligo Estate was perfect with its country landscape and close proximity to the city - it even has views of Parliament House.
Nine years on, the one acre of grapes has turned into 10 with its own wine label - Pialligo Estate Wines; the tin roof with four posts and a dirt floor is now a modern cellar door and café-restaurant while gardens fills the paddock and olive trees line the horizon.
The vine-covered terrace running along the glass of the café building and its adjoining green lawns are the perfect spot for a quick escape in the city - the experience is complete with a delicious array of fresh snacks and meals from the kitchen and a glass of the Pialligo Estate Pinot Gris - perfect.
Pialligo Estate
18 Kallaroo Road Pialligo
Canberra ACT 2609
Visit Website
02 6247 6060
Opening hours:
Cellar door: 7 days from 10am — 5pm
Café: 10am-5pm Wednesday - Sunday & public holidays.
