Gorgeous wineries (bookings recommended):

Bloodwood: Stephen & Rhonda Doyle. Gravelly soils and a warm north easterly aspect produce fine handcrafted wines. Griffin Road (02 6362 5631) www.bloodwood.com.au

Ross Hill: Peter and Terri Robson. Hand-picked grapes, olives and snails with environmentally friendly management. 62 Griffin Road (02 6360 0175) www.rosshillwines.com.au

Philip Shaw: Philip has been making wine in Australia for more than 4 decades. The wines are made only from the grapes grown on Koomooloo, a 46ha vineyard planted mostly in 1988/89 next door to Black Sheep Inn. Caldwell Lane, Borenore (02 6365 2334) www.philipshaw.com.au

Brangayne: Pamela & Don Hoskins. Brangayne is proud of its elegant cold climate wines from the vineyards situated in picturesque parklike settings.
49 Pinnacle Road (02 6365 3229) www.brangayne.com

Canobolas-Smith: Murray & Toni Smith. Estate grown and made chardonnay, pinot noir, Alchemy (premium cabernet blend) plus botrytis and sparkling wines.
Cargo Road (02 6365 6113)

Mayfield Winery: Cellar door at The School House Restaurant selling the vineyard's range of award-winning cool-climate wines. About 10km out of Orange on the Icely Road (02 6365 9295) www.mayfieldvineyard.com

Belgravia @ Union Bank: Wine tastings seven days a week. Corner Sale and Byng Streets
(02 6361 4441) www.unionbank.com.au

And for great coffee...

The Borenore Store: Providing friendly country service since 1884, you’ll find great coffee, groceries,  and a fantastic range of local wines in a charming rustic setting. Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm. Sat-Sun 9.30am-2pm. Borenore Rd, Borenore (02 6365 2261) www.theborenorestore.com.au

Hawkes General Store: Not only is there great coffee at this gorgeous shop, you can also buy beautiful unique gifts. Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm. Sat 9am-2pm. 46 Sale St (02 6362 5851) www.hawkesgeneralstore.com.au

Bills Beans: Provides great coffee and snacks. Mon-Fri 7.30am-4.30pm. Sat 8.30am-1pm. 148 Mclachlan St (02 6361 1611) www.billsbeans.com.au