Rasa Fabian and Richard Woods, the owner/operators of Shut The Gate Wines, a premium, award winning winery and vineyard business are now opening a new wine bar at Nuggets Crossing in Jindabyne called Bar Lula.

Wine is their life and the two are now injecting their passion and vast experience into the world of the wine bar.

Ms Fabian has had a stellar career in international hospitality, senior wine executive roles and owning small wine businesses makes her a formidable “Gatekeeper”. Her passion for premium winemaking and gourmet food, delivered with European flare and generosity, has no limits.

Ms Fabian looks after all things people, dollars, sales and loves working with their family grape growers. Forever moving the business forward, there is no moss on this rolling stone.

A speaker at the National "Women in Wine" forum and named one of the Top 50 Stars of the Australian Wine Industry by the Australian Wine Business Magazine, Ms Fabian is ready for her new venture with Bar Lula.

Every business needs a dreamer, and Mr Woods is an "ideas" person who, at times, has just the one foot in reality. Shut The Gate Wines has one in Mr Woods and he’s chasing lots of dreams, you will find his creativity in the wines, words and pictures of the business.

There's not many areas of the industry, Mr Woods does not know.

Both Ms Fabian and Mr Woods say wine is their life, and like life, the most fun can be had when they explore, travel and occasionally challenge themselves.

“The Bar Lula experience and our wine list will evolve and grow reflecting our love for our local community, winemaking fraternity, friends and family,” Ms Fabian and Mr Woods said.

“Our vision for Bar Lula is to be primarily a wine bar for the local community that visitors will discover.

“A comfortable, warm and welcoming space where friends can meet, share a glass or two of exciting wines matched with a small plate of flavoursome food.

“The wine list will change, and a large list of both local and international wines keep things interesting and fresh for the regulars.”

Located in the heart of Jindabyne, they have enjoyed developing their cool climate wine portfolio from the southern NSW vineyard regions for going on ten years with Jindabyne providing a wonderful base for them.

“We felt a wine bar was a logical extension to our business and vehicle to share our passion for wine with the community,” Ms Fabian and Mr Woods said.

“We want Bar Lula to grow with an ever-changing carousel of interesting and complex wines and small plate food that’s packed with flavours.

“We want a convivial atmosphere that engages our customers and at times challenges them.”

Visit Bar Lula for a warm and inviting environment with a wine list that offers a wide range of choice and discovery including a wine and food combination that begs for another visit to fully graze the list with killer day and night soundtracks.

Bar Lula is foremost a wine bar leading with fine wine that is supported by a small but concise bar menu and is open Wednesdays and Thursdays 3pm to 9pm and Friday through to Sunday 3pm to 10pm.

Located at 18b Snowy River Avenue in the Nuggets Crossing Shopping Centre, for all enquiries contact 0492 872 819 or email vino@barlula.com.au or follow Bar Lula on Instagram and Facebook to keep up-to-date.