Handpicked Urban wineries in the heart of Chippendale in the thriving dining precinct on Kensington Street. A cellar door on your doorstep a large space with an industrial feel, complete with a wine store, wine vats, tables for you to enjoy the fruits of the urban wineries or enjoy a tasting at the bar. The winemakers ‘handpick’ fine wine  from famous wine regions around the world and craft it in the style of the region it represents. This will let you travel the world one wine at a time without leaving Sydney. Wines are from Australia; New South Wales, SA, Vic, WA, Tas as well as Italy, Chile and France. 

Wines can be purchased by the glass at $10, $15 or $18.The are small batch selections on tap for $8 a glass. Otherwise go for a tasting at the bar, ranging from $10-$20 for a choice of six wines to taste. Seats at the bar are limited and no bookings, so you need some luck for this option. You can also have a 30min tutored rating 

We also tried the prose Summer Cocktail Special  $14 where you can make your own Prose Cocktail with prosecco and sorbet, guided by the staff and DIY garnish

Charcuterie boards are pretty reasonable, one cheese for $10 or 4 for $46 and charcuterie meats for $24Cheese and Charcuterie curated by the Formaggi Ocelli Cheese Specialist, make your own selection of soft cheeses; from Camembert, Brie or Goat milk to washed rind cheeses, hard and semi hard cheeses or Blue. We opted for the Cacio di Bosco; a sheep milk cheese with shaved white truffle from Tuscany, Italy. We also had a blue cheese, complemented by crackers. You can also order salamis, Bresaola, prosciutto or serrano.

If you enjoy wine and cheese, this place is a must. The knowledgable staff willing to assist if required and do a generous pour. We enjoyed the hospitality and thank the urban winery for inviting us to visit.

http://www.handpickedwines.com.au/