Our Review
Gerald Naef ’s childhood home in sunny Lodi, California, was surrounded by the vast vineyard and winery operations of Gallo and Robert Mondavi. It would be hard to imagine a more different environment than that provided by Orange, where their cool-climate vineyard now sits at 930m elevation. Gerald and wife Angie moved to Australia in ’81; Gerald was pursuing a career in agriculture and they established a farm in northwest NSW. In ’95 they moved the family to Orange and by ’99 had planted their 1st vineyard, with a winery following in ‘07. Steve Mobbs has been involved in the winemaking since ’17 and wines from the ’22 vintage are made by Steve and Nadja Wallington at ChaLou.
Gerald retired in 2025, transitioning business ownership to the Shields family.
-JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Chardonnay, pinot noir, riesling
Cellar Door
Information
Patina has a boutique range of Chardonnay, Riesling, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Merlot, Sticky Tea Riesling and Liqueur Tawny. This tasting is a personal tour of our wines, with a detailed explanation of the region through our wines. The high altitude and volcanic soils enables the vinification of cool climate wines that exemplify finesse, tightness and slow development. As a boutique winemaker Gerald Naef produces wines that are approachable and believes the wines should be released after they have achieved complexity and are a good complement to food.
The new Cellar Door will open in Spring 2026
Hours
W’ends 11–5
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Patina Wines, 0429 457 575
Stockist
Select restaurants and independent bottle shops
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Nadja Wallington |
| Viticulturalist |
Gerald Naef |
| Traditional Place Name |
Wiradjuri |
| Region |
Orange |
| Address |
432 Cargo Road, Nashdale, NSW 2800
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| Established |
1999 |
| Dozens |
1000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
3 ha |
| Opening Hours |
W’ends 11–5 |
| Telephone |
0477 784 652
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| Website |
www.patinawines.com.au
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| Social Media |
