A new venue at which to taste and purchase Charles Sturt University (CSU) wines in Wagga Wagga has opened its doors. Overlooking the University’s vineyard and commercial winery, the new $500 000 Cellar Door is part of a larger project in the precinct which will be completed in the new year. On Thursday 15 November, members of the CSU Wine Club will gather at the new Cellar Door from 5pm to 7.30pm to celebrate its opening. CSU Winemaker, Mr Andrew Drumm, said, “The enlarged space in the new Cellar Door allows us to cater for tours and events. There is also a smaller area that we can use for small groups. It is a great place to showcase not only the wines that locals are used to, but also a few new ones that we have recently introduced, especially, the NV Sparkling, the first to be produced from our vineyard in Orange.” On the 2012 Vintage, Mr Drumm said, “The last season was overshadowed by the rain and the floods, but we’re optimistic about this year.” The Cellar Door is open from 11am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 11am to 4pm on weekends. To place a wine order, telephone 02 6933 2435 or send an email.