NSW Wine Momentum: What It Means for Dawning Day and the Southern Highlands
The latest article in the Sydney Morning Herald “NSW has turned its back on local wine. It’s time that changed, say industry leaders” signals a turning point for wine regions across the state. At the same time, the peak body NSW Wine is amplifying efforts to highlight regional quality and tourism.
A State‑Wide Shift
The article highlights that while NSW produces exceptional wines, they have often been overlooked in favour of more established labels. Industry leaders are calling for renewed focus on promoting NSW regions, their terroirs, and the stories behind the wines.
For wineries like Dawning Day, based in the Southern Highlands, this momentum provides the perfect opportunity to share our story with wine lovers across the state and beyond.
Why the Southern Highlands Matters
Cool‑climate region producing distinct Sparkling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Rosé Southern Highlands
Only ~90 minutes from Sydney, making it an accessible winery near Sydney
Offers boutique, estate-grown wines in NSW and cellar door experiences
Dawning Day’s Role in the Movement
At Dawning Day, a family-owned winery in the Southern Highlands, we combine authenticity, sustainability, and connection to place. Our small-batch, handcrafted wines Australia are complemented by immersive Southern Highlands boutique cellar door experiences - from relaxed Summer Sunday Sessions to curated wine dinners. At Dawning Day, we also believe in supporting the community around us and are passionate about donating a percentage of our wine sales to those in need.
This aligns perfectly with the broader NSW wine trend: premium wines, local stories, and direct engagement with consumers.
Why This Matters to Wine Lovers
Whether you are a wine tasting Southern Highlands enthusiast, searching for a winery-events NSW experience, or exploring premium Australian wines, Dawning Day offers a genuine taste of what the Southern Highlands has to offer.
Plan Your Visit
Dawning Day Cellar Door
25 Rockleigh Road, Exeter, Southern Highlands
Come for the wines, stay for the experience and be part of the Southern Highlands wine story.
