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ABOUT US

HARD GROUND. SOFT HEART.
CONTENTIOUS CHARACTER.

Every story starts somewhere. Ours harks back to the Lambert Vineyards in Wamboin, straddling the NSW/ACT border. After 24 years, the original winemakers moved on, we moved in, and set about making the place our own. We overhauled the kitchen, tended the grounds and gave the restaurant a facelift.

For 8 years, we put a twist on cool-climate wine-making, made friends with the locals and became known for events that made you raise an eyebrow in good fun.

HARD GROUND. SOFT HEART.
CONTENTIOUS CHARACTER.

Every story starts somewhere. Ours harks back to the Lambert Vineyards in Wamboin, straddling the NSW/ACT border. After 24 years, the original winemakers moved on, we moved in, and set about making the place our own. We overhauled the kitchen, tended the grounds and gave the restaurant a facelift.

For 8 years, we put a twist on cool-climate wine-making, made friends with the locals and became known for events that made you raise an eyebrow in good fun.

COUNTRY WELCOME, CITY BEAT

In 2024, we left the country to become city slickers, bringing an urban winery experience to Fyshwick in Canberra's inner south. In this industrial centre turned weekend destination, the eclectic is expected and surprises are welcome—so we fit right in.

With a new venue comes new offerings. Every single day of the week, our doors are open. We're here to pour you a glass, serve you a meal and lend our ear for a yarn. We reckon there's not much better than good food, good wine and good company—and we're here to make every moment count. 

VISIT US

COUNTRY WELCOME, CITY BEAT

In 2024, we left the country to become city slickers, bringing an urban winery experience to Fyshwick in Canberra's inner south. In this industrial centre turned weekend destination, the eclectic is expected and surprises are welcome—so we fit right in.

With a new venue comes new offerings. Every single day of the week, our doors are open. We're here to pour you a glass, serve you a meal and lend our ear for a yarn. We reckon there's not much better than good food, good wine and good company—and we're here to make every moment count. 

VISIT US

MEET SOME CONTENTIOUS CHARACTERS

Ben Jarrett-Contentious Character|Canberra Wineries|Canberra & NSW

Ben Jarrett - Managing Director

Having come from the land, Ben was always going to come back to agribusiness. After years of developing his business and leadership skills across several large corporate enterprises, both in funds and property management, Ben took up the opportunity that is Contentious. He now brings his refined business acumen, innovative flair and his ability to be both forward-focussed and across the day-to-day, to the winery.

Jeremy Wilson|Contentious Character|Canberra Wineries|Canberra & NSW

Jeremy Wilson - Chief Winemaker 

From small seeds, mighty vineyards grow. Jeremy has a long-standing passion for wine and food, renowned attention to detail and an adaptable methodical approach. Since 2016 when we settled on the Lambert Vineyard, Jeremy has been applying his skills to the making and developing of our wines. His debut vintage saw several awards and his creative drive and technique have been on the up ever since.

Isaac Tong - Contentious Character|Canberra Wineries|Canberra & NSW

Isaac Tong - Marketing Specialist

A strong, bold Shiraz with a lot of chocolate is what Isaac loves to indulge in, when he's not driving our sales and marketing with innovation and precision. He's both creative and a self-proclaimed numbers man, who also loves the simple, beautiful things in life like a classic Wamboin sunset.

Victoria Cowlishaw - Contentious Character|Canberra Wineries|Canberra & NSW

Victoria Cowlishaw - Business Manager

With years of experience in sales and her bubbly, outgoing nature, Victoria gets our wines out there as well as organises functions at the vineyard. When not connecting with our clients and partners, you’ll find Victoria riding her horses, walking her dogs and entertaining her loved ones - all with a glass of Chardonnay in hand.

 

MEET SOME CONTENTIOUS CHARACTERS


Ben Jarrett – Managing Director

Having come from the land, Ben was always going to come back to agribusiness. After years of developing his business and leadership skills across large funds and property management enterprises, Ben took up the opportunity that is Contentious. He now brings his refined business acumen and innovative flair to the winery.


Jeremy Wilson - Chief Winemaker, Director

From small seeds, mighty vineyards grow. Jeremy has a long-standing passion for wine and food and since 2016 when we settled on the Lambert Vineyard, Jeremy has been applying himself to the making and developing of our wines. His debut vintage saw several awards and his creative drive and technique have been on the up ever since.

 

Isaac Tong - Marketing Specialist

A strong, bold Shiraz with a lot of chocolate is what Isaac loves to indulge in, when he's not driving our sales and marketing with innovation and precision. He's both creative and a self-proclaimed numbers man, who also loves the simple, beautiful things in life like a classic Wamboin sunset.

Victoria Cowlishaw – Business Manager

With years of experience in sales and her bubbly, outgoing nature, Victoria gets our wines out there as well as organises functions at the vineyard. When not connecting with our clients and partners, you’ll find Victoria with her horses, dogs and her loved ones - often with a glass of Chardonnay in hand.