A new era for Tallis cellar door
Cellar door venue evolves into Rye at Tallis
Richard and Alice have recently leased their cellar door building to a local team (Rye Studio) and this much-loved Dookie destination has now evolved into a new business, ‘Rye at Tallis’; which is independently operated and no longer run by Tallis Wine.
The cellar door building has been reimagined into a wine bar and events space, where Tallis wine will be showcased, in the hills where it was born, alongside other local beverages and regional produce from across the valley.
We are enormously excited that Rye Studio, are the people behind the new cellar door experience because they love Tallis and our place in the region as much as we do.
Introducing Rye Studio If you are a Goulburn Valley local or you have been to an event or wedding or needed design and marketing support, you no doubt have already experienced the professionalism and passion of Tess and Hannah first-hand. They combine a love of hospitality with a dedication to the Goulburn Valley's producers, farmers and local businesses. We couldn’t think of anyone better to take the reins; our values align, they are locals and we know they are the right fit to run this special destination.
What’s changed? Rest assured Tallis Wine will continue, growing grapes and producing the wine you love. Richard will have more time to concentrate on his winemaking passion, producing interesting small-batch varietals. The Tallisman wine club will continue to give exclusive wine access and generous discounts and local outlets will still have access to Tallis Wine.
The cellar door has evolved into Rye at Tallis. Our beautiful location will still be here for you to visit as a wine bar and event space and Tallis wine will be showcased, in the hills where it was born, alongside other local beverages and regional produce from across the valley.
We work closely with the ‘Rye at Tallis’ team, supporting them in their new adventure and with their events experience, we hope they will host Tallisman member events in the future.
When did Tallis Cellar Door evolve into ‘Rye at Tallis’? Cellar door opened during the 2012 Shepparton Festival. 11 years on, with more than 70 employees and countless pours later, our last trading day as Tallis cellar door was Sunday 5th March 2023. The venue reopened as ‘Rye at Tallis’ in early May 2023.
We can’t wait to visit Rye at Tallis as guests, enjoying a wonderful wine bar across the paddock in our own backyard. The future of this much-loved Dookie destination is in great hands.
With much appreciation and thanks Richard & Alice Tallis
