De Salis Wines is one of the Orange region's most celebrated producers, situated on the northern slopes of Mount Canobolas at 1,050 metres in Nashdale. Founded in 1999 by Charlie Svenson — named after an ancestor, early colonial figure Leopold Fabius Count Fane De Salis — the winery specialises in dry-grown Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and sparkling wines crafted via wild yeast fermentation, full malolactic conversion and minimal additives. De Salis was recognised as one of the top 50 wine experiences in the world by Gourmet Traveller Wine (2019) and ranked 32nd in The Real Review's Top 100 Australian Wineries (2025). No formal organic certification is stated on the website; the winery's emphasis is on dry-grown viticulture and minimal intervention. The cellar door at 125 Mount Lofty Rd is open 7 days a week, 11am–5pm (bookings preferred).
De Salis does not claim formal organic certification on its website. The winery's approach centres on dry-grown viticulture, wild yeast fermentation and minimal additives — a low-intervention style, though visitors seeking certified organic should confirm current practices directly with the winery.
De Salis produces dry-grown Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and sparkling wines (from Pinot Noir). All wines are made with wild yeast, full malolactic conversion and minimal additives for a genuinely expressive cool-climate style.
Yes. The cellar door at 125 Mount Lofty Rd, Nashdale is open 7 days a week, 11am–5pm (bookings preferred). Contact: 0477 298 984. It has been recognised as one of the best cellar door experiences in Australia, including Best Large Cellar Door (2022).
De Salis holds a 4.7/5 from 307 customer reviews, ranked 32nd in The Real Review's Top 100 Australian Wineries (2025), and was named one of the top 50 wine experiences in the world by Gourmet Traveller Wine in 2019.