ChaLou Wines

ChaLou Wines is a small-batch, family-owned cellar door at 569 Emu Swamp Road, Canobolas, about 15 minutes from Orange. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating areas, which is the key detail: this is a working vineyard, so pack a leash and expect to stay outside.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas surrounding the cellar door, where seating looks out over the vines. Indoor access is generally limited to staff or small, well-behaved dogs depending on current safety and hygiene policies, so check with staff before bringing your dog inside. Keep your dog on a leash at all times. Pet amenities are minimal, so bring your own water bowl.

Known for. Makers Steve and Nadja, who previously worked at other Orange-region wineries, host an intimate, personalised tasting experience. The focus is cool-climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and skin-contact whites, produced in a small-batch, bud-to-bottle style.

Getting there and parking. From Orange, take Icely Road and turn left onto Emu Swamp Road. The winery is on the left, with onsite parking.

Nearby with the dogs. Other cellar doors in the area include WORD OF MOUTH - Cellar Door and Brangayne of Orange.

A good option for a quiet, leashed tasting outdoors. Check with staff on arrival about current indoor policy, and bring your own water bowl.

Sources

• ChaLou Wines - Boutique Family Winery in Orange NSW · chalouwines.com.au
• Book a Wine Tasting or Tour - ChaLou Wines, Orange NSW · chalouwines.com.au
• Explore Australia's Craft Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries · smallbatchatlas.com.au

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