First Ridge

10/08/2026

Wines of the West Festival

RETURNING TO THE CARRINGTON ON SATURDAY 15 & SUNDAY 16 AUGUST 2026.

This much-loved event brings together outstanding wines from the Blue Mountains and Central West region of NSW, all under one roof. Our relaxed festival setting allows guests to meet the winemakers, sample their wines, and purchase favourites directly from the cellar door.

Event details:
• Doors open from 11am each day
• Tickets are $30 per person – valid for both festival days

Your ticket includes:
• Exclusive access for ticket holders
• Cellar door wine tasting experience
• Festival discounts, offers and promotions across the weekend.

10/08/2026

John and Helen Nicholas recently hosted a dinner celebrating all things First Ridge at Fix Wine Bar + Restaurant, telling the story of First Ridge’s raison d’être.

31/07/2026

"It doesn’t get more “Mudgee” than a signature jaffle and a shady spot in the courtyard at Alby & Esther’s. A close second is Mudgee Corner Store, where a stacked retail section of house-made pantry staples and local produce joins a tight, all-day cafe menu..."

Sounds perfect!

Set in the Central Tablelands, the region’s hospitality and accommodation landscape has never looked so good. Here’s how to score a free night’s stay.

01/07/2026

Here’s a teaser for what’s open at the Winter Cellar door… a couple of medal winners to start with 😃

01/07/2026

🍷 can’t wait. Join us to taste some of our latest releases.

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15/06/2026

We are proud to be included with such great winemakers from across Australia. The National Wine Show was just held, and our Vermentino and Fiano were awarded medals... We managed to get a bit of a mention on the news 😀

10/06/2026

Join us on Sunday 5 July at the Blacksmiths Workshop, Carriageworks for a relaxed winter afternoon celebrating NSW wine.

Discover and taste wines from 20 NSW wineries, meet the winegrowers and people behind the labels, and enjoy wines from across the state.

Make your way around the room tasting wines from each producers, order a glass and unwind with nibbles, or take home a bottle (or two) to enjoy later.

Winter Cellar Door returns to Carriageworks this July. Join us on Sunday 5 July for a relaxed winter afternoon tasting & exploring wines from across the state.

14/05/2026

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘆𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱!

Just a reminder that you can find us next weekend at one of Sydney’s favourites, The Pyrmont Festival. The Food & Wine section runs from 11am to 5pm across both Saturday 23rd & Sunday the 24th. There’s always a big turnout, but make sure you pop in, say hi, and enjoy a tasting or two of our premium Italian varietal range! It’d be nice to catch up…

13/05/2026

The 2026 Top Wineries Australia list from the team at The Real Review has been announced and we’re thrilled to be included!

It’s been a team effort, and one that we are immensely proud of. Congrats to all our winemaking friends who are included, especially our Mudgee friends.

The 2026 Top Winemakers list from the team at The Real Review has been announced and we’re thrilled to be included!

11/05/2026

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there.

The Pyrmont Festival is a festival celebrating food, wine and art, which includes the 2-Day food and wine event. The event fosters the close connection between the city and the country.