I spent the day exploring around Ophir- NSW’s first gold mining area. There are 2 tracks to choose from- i did track 1 which weaves its way between adits, shafts and old workings. There is a bit of signage around to describe what was there in the past.
In the afternoon I went to do a wine tasting at Highland Heritage- on the eastern side of Orange.
Had a taste of a “flight” of Rieslings. This was from 1 year old to 14 year old to experience how the taste develops over those years . The young Riesling is very easy drinking but the 14 year old definitely had a depth of flavour to it. At the same price for each vintage i decided that I enjoyed the 14 year old the most and bought a bottle.
I also then had a taste of several dessert wines- which they are well known for. One of these tastings was also in a “flight” where you can taste the orange blossoms change to toffee flavours over the years.
