Ferment

Top choice in New South Wales


Inside a gorgeous and well-preserved heritage building, Ferment shines a spotlight on local wines (it's the cellar door for a handful of small producers around Orange). You can talk wine, graze on platters or just admire the stylish fit-out.


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