Tallis Wine
The scenery around the Tallis property is almost as exceptional as the value and quality of the wines. Richard and Alice Tallis are wine lovers who, inspired by Dookie’s unique geology, planted a few hectares of vines to make some cases for themselves and perhaps enough to sell to the big winemakers nearby. Then Richard converted an old stable and started making his own wine to sell. It was so good they planted more vines, built a straw bale barrel hall and in 2011 they realised they needed a cellar door.
Opened in early 2012, the cellar door was designed to minimise environmental impact, connect to the landscape and provide a relaxed space to enjoy wine. Eleven years on, the building has recently been leased to locals, evolving into a new business, ‘Rye at Tallis’.
