IN A NUTSHELL:
Tallis Wine is a family owned winery located in the rich rolling volcanic hills of Dookie, run alongside traditional farming enterprises. For over 25 years, single-vineyard varietals have been handmade in a converted stable by Richard Tallis and sold in their cellar door situated on the property. Recently the cellar door building has been leased to locals, evolving into a new busine
ss, ‘Rye at Tallis’. This much-loved Dookie destination has transformed into a wine bar and events space, showcasing Tallis wine alongside other local beverages and regional produce. To experience Tallis wine, visit ‘Rye at Tallis’ located hillside on the Tallis property (5 Major Plains Road Dookie) and restaurants, bars and bottle shops across the region. A NEW ERA FOR TALLIS CELLAR DOOR EXPLAINED:
Our cellar door, which opened 11 years ago, is evolving into a new business 'Rye at Tallis'. After much reflection, we have leased our unique cellar door building to a local team who love Tallis and our place in the region as much as we do. Tess and Hannah from Rye Studio, are the people behind the new experience and our cellar door building will soon evolve into a new business ‘Rye at Tallis’ . Rest assured Tallis Wine will continue, growing grapes and producing the wine you love. Richard will have more time to concentrate on his winemaking passion, producing interesting small-batch varietals. The Tallisman wine club will continue to give exclusive wine access and generous discounts and local outlets will still have access to Tallis Wine. Our beautiful location will still be here for you to visit as a wine bar and event space showcasing Tallis wine alongside other wonderful local beverages and food from our region. We will be working closely with the ‘Rye at Tallis’ team, supporting them in their new adventure and with their events experience, we hope they will host Tallisman member events in the future. WHEN DOES TALLIS CELLAR DOOR EVOLVE INTO RYE AT TALLIS'? Cellar door opened during the 2012 Shepparton Festival. 11 years on, with more than 70 employees and countless pours later, our last trading day as Tallis cellar door was Sunday 5th March. The venue will reopen as ‘Rye at Tallis’ in early May 2023, so stay tuned for details. We can’t wait to visit 'Rye at Tallis' as guests, enjoying a wonderful wine bar across the paddock in our own backyard. The future of this much-loved Dookie destination is in great hands. With much appreciation and thanks Richard & Alice Tallis