Fowles Wine to reopen Ginger Prince Garden Bar amid bushfire recovery

It marks a significant milestone for the winery after their vineyard was destroyed during the Longwood bushfires in January.

The fire burnt all 300 acres of vines across the Fowles family’s 1800-acre farm. However, the winery facility in the Strathbogie Ranges survived, as well as the warehouse, cellar door and restaurant in Avenel.

Fowles Wines owner Matt Fowles said the reopening of the Ginger Prince Garden Bar marks an exciting turning point for the year, with warmer weather and celebrations expected to pour in.

“The Ginger Prince is a relaxed outdoor space for everyone and always hits the mark with our guests, and having it locked in for a huge relaunch in October gets us excited for what’s to come this summer,” Matt said.

“Following the fires that swept through the region and our vineyards at the start of the year, our team at Fowles has shown great resilience. There is an underlying buzz of excitement despite the difficulty of this year, and we are excited to have a new offering in the Garden Bar and welcome back locals and travellers to be a part of it.”