Victoria has become a prominent, world-wide producer of cool-climate Australian wines. Its peppery shiraz, warm cabernet sauvignon, rich pinot noir, and crisp chardonnay have made their mark across the globe, with many wineries winning international awards as well as local trophies. With every year, the Victorian wine industry continues to flourish.
In the posts below, you’ll find out the latest news from the local wineries, including boutique vineyards winning awards, wineries that are hosting events or concerts in the coming months, and exciting renovations of cellar doors and restaurants, as well as many more.
A quick scroll will show you just how much is happening in the fruitful wineries throughout Victoria, from the beaches of the Mornington Peninsula, to the Alpine Valley in north-east Victoria. If you want to find out where you can catch a local band while enjoying a nice glass of award-winning pinot noir, or would like to know what bottle would be best to indulge in this month, simply scroll down the list of news and you’ll be sure to find your inspiration.
If you’re after more information on the featured wineries, be sure to click the ‘See Winery Profile’ button in each individual newsflash. Each profile includes the cellar door address, contact details and opening hours for your convenience.
You’ll also find a brief editorial about the winery and its history in the local area. At the bottom of the profile, you can view the tasting notes for up to four wines that have been expertly chosen by the winery to portray their best.
To learn more about the minds behind the wine, head over to the Meet The Winemakers section, where you’ll find interviews with some of Victoria’s most prestigious winemakers.
Also available, are recent articles and recipes that are sure to compliment everyone’s tastes.
THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE LOCAL WINE INDUSTRY
Discover Tranquillity at the Vinters Lodge
Nestled amongst the rolling hills surrounding the Moorabool River in Bannockburn, just 30km north of Geelong, a unique vineyard destination awaits. Discover Clyde Park and Vintners Lodge, recognised as a James Halliday 5-Star Winery for multiple consecutive years,...
News From Byronsvale
As Byronsvale Vineyard & Accommodation looks towards its future, the vineyard preserves its deep commitment to handcrafted winemaking, regenerative vineyard practices, and the preservation of one of Bendigo’s most historic estates. While the past year brought...
Celebrating Fifty-Five Years Making Sparkling Wines!
2026 marks the fifty-fifth anniversary of Howard Anderson producing beautiful sparkling wines. For Howard Anderson, the winemaking journey started in 1971, when he first joined Seppelt Wines as a winemaker. It was there, at the Great Western Winery that he learnt the...
Discover the Unexpected at Munari Wines
Set within a beautifully restored 1860s stable, the expanded space blends the charm of the property’s rich history with a warm and inviting atmosphere designed for slow, seated wine tastings. Antique furnishings, original timber walls, family heirlooms and historic...
A New Chapter in Wine, Family and Place
Sanguine Estate is one of the three wineries in Heathcote that received a coveted Top 5 Red Star rating from the Halliday Wine Companion. Owned and operated by the Hunter family, Sanguine Estate unveiled their new cellar door in 2025. Guests can enjoy wine tastings in...
Exploring All That Tahbilk Has to Offer
Tahbilk Estate is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a rich blend of history, wine, and classic, relaxed country hospitality. Established in 1860 and still proudly family-owned, the estate offers visitors a unique opportunity to step into one of Australia’s...
History, Tradition and a Story in Every Bottle
Members of the Chapoutier family have had a history of working in vineyards as early as 1808 in Rhône Valley, France. The family motto: ‘Fac et Spera’ in Latin, translated ‘Do and Hope’ in English, is seen through the emblem on the labels of M. Chapoutier wine, this...
Thirty Years, Thirty Wines!
This year, Heathcote Winery reaches two important milestones. Thirty years ago, owners Denise and Stephen Wilkins purchased Heathcote Winery from the founding owners. 2026 also marks the release of the thirtieth vintage of the iconic Mail Coach Shiraz. Innovation has...
Marnong Estate: The Winery That Wears Many Hats
Marnong Estate has cemented its position as a leading Victorian wine and hospitality destination, recently hosting the prestigious Halliday Wine Awards. The event brought together key figures from across the Australian wine industry, reinforcing the Marnong Estate’s...
Star Lane is Entering an Exciting New Chapter
Toni Pla Bou first visited Star Lane in 2012. He was immediately struck by its natural beauty, the carefully manicured vineyard, and the layout of the winery itself. It was a dream come true when he and his wife Leonie Martino purchased Star Lane in 2025. Their first...
Ocean Eight Pinot Gris 2024 – The Red Hill Pairing
Over summer, an unexpected pairing arose, Many Little in Red Hill specialises in bold, aromatic Sri Lanken cuisine and wanted to match that intensity with something special. The team at the restaurant decided that the perfect combination for such flavourful, hearty...
Weddings at Red Hill Estate
Effortless but never ordinary; Red Hill Estate has quietly become one of the Mornington Peninsula's most celebrated wedding destinations. Red Hill Estate is set across twenty-two acres of picturesque vineyards. Boasting olive trees and Tuscan-inspired gardens, the...
A New Season of Experiences
As the seasons shift and the weather cools, life at Russo Estate Winery gently changes. From the vineyard to the table, and everywhere in between, the team behind the estate welcomes everyone into the venue to experience the flora and fauna that surrounds the charming...
Capturing the Local Spirit
Baileys of Glenrowan warmly invites you to an unforgettable day at the 2025 Baileys Markets, held on Saturday 20th of September from 11am to 4pm. Nestled in the heart of the gorgeous Glenrowan region, this much-loved event celebrates everything local – from handmade...
Introducing Europa Vineyard
Image courtesy of Fighting Gully RoadThe team at Fighting Gully Road are excited to announce the planting of the first blocks of the new Europa Vineyard. On the outskirts of Stanley, the new vineyard is situated at the coolest locality within the Beechworth...
Fifty And Fabulous
Image courtesy of Sally's PaddockOwner and winemaker Neill Robb is a pioneering figure in the Pyrenees wine region, with a remarkable winemaking career spanning more than fifty-five years. His journey began in 1970, when he worked alongside his father producing...
Thirty Years, One Wild Card
Image courtesy of Lethbridge WinesThe team at Lethbridge Wines is delighted to announce that its exciting new wine, the ‘NV Lethbridge Yellow’, has been named the inaugural winner of the ‘Wild Card of the Year’ category in the newly released 2026 Halliday Wine...
An Escape from Reality
Trade the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a serene, uninterrupted retreat at Vintner’s Lodge – an idyllic escape nestled atop picturesque Clyde Park. Just a short drive from Geelong and Ballarat, this beautifully restored original property offers a luxurious...
Estate-Grown Elegance In Every Bottle
Image courtesy of Baarmutha WinesTucked into the undulating hills of Beechworth, Baarmutha Wines is a true hands-on winery. Founded by Vinny and Sharon Webb, this small-scale estate champions a thoughtful, low-intervention approach to winemaking, where every...
A Boutique Gem in Moorabool Valley
Image courtesy of Spence WinesTucked into the picturesque landscape of Geelong’s Moorabool Valley near Bannockburn, Spence Wines has quietly built a legacy of excellence since its founding in 1997. Now celebrating twenty-eight years of winemaking, this small,...
Elegant and Exclusively Yours
The Mornington Peninsula is renowned for its exceptional chardonnay. Surrounded by bodies of water and crisp, cool breezes, the perfect balance of wind and rain during the summer months makes it the most sought-after region in Australia for high-quality wines. Ocean...
Elegance Uncorked
Since the 1970s, Gippsland Wine Company has been at the forefront of winemaking in the cool, coastal Bass Coast region of Victoria. With a commitment to minimal intervention to preserve the natural fruit concentration, head vigneron Mark Heath has spent more than four...
Rare Vintage Reds
Renowned for its biodynamic practices and site-driven wines, Castagna in Beechworth is offering a rare opportunity to experience its exceptional back vintage reds with limited releases – available both for tasting and purchase.
Sunrises, Sips and Stays
In late 2024, Buller Wines unveiled its brand-new Vineyard View Suites, adding a fresh layer of hospitality to this iconic winery. Nestled on the edge of the vines, the eight modern suites are designed for both comfort and connection. Each suite features a queen bed,...
Wine and Whisky Under One Roof
For more than 165 years, Morris of Rutherglen has been a cornerstone of Australian winemaking, renowned for its mastery of fortified wines and deep-rooted commitment to quality.
Where Passion Takes Root
Tucked away on a quiet backroad in the Mornington Peninsula lies Mantons Creek Estate. This boutique winery was built on a family’s enduring passion for fine wine, first sparked in the owners’ childhoods. Nunzio and Assunta Pellicano both grew up in Italian families,...
Explore The Bellarine. Stay In Style.
If you’re planning on tasting your way around this dynamic, beautiful wine region, make the most of it and stay in style. Curlewis Golf Resort is situated in the heart of The Bellarine, the perfect base for your adventure surrounded by picturesque farmland, beaches, award-winning wineries and more.
Narkoojee Celebrates 45 Years
FROM GARAGE TO WINERY RESTAURANT While completing a degree in Civil Engineering at Melbourne University, Harry Friend and his wife Val, together with like-minded friends looking for adventure, began visiting Rutherglen to attend the region’s newly established Wine...
Unveiling Greatness
Trentham Estate’s 2023 Reserve Heathcote Shiraz has achieved international acclaim, winning Best in Show at the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards. With more than 18,000 wines blind-tasted, this exceptional red stood out, earning an impressive 97 points from a panel of...
Mount Avoca’s Conservation Zone
Following the announcement of “The Pyrenees – Australia’s Newest National Park” in 2023, Mount Avoca has created a 100-acre Conservation Zone that links up with the Pyrenees parks. Privately managed but open to the public with a focus on education and recreation,...
Epic Taste Experiences Is A Top-Tier Tour Operator
Epic Taste Experiences, a frontrunner in the wine touring industry, takes guests beyond the cellar door on immersive food, wine and distillery tours that uncover the heart of regional Victoria.
Stories In Every Sip
For eager folks with a desire to explore beyond the cellar door, Epic Taste Experiences offers immersive, guided journeys that delve deep into the wine, food and distillery scene of regional Victoria. These curated tours are more than just tastings – they’re an invitation to experience the hidden gems of the area, guided by passionate locals who know the land, producers and worthwhile haunts the best.
An Experience Like No Other
Mitchelton Winery is thrilled to welcome wine enthusiasts to an estate unlike any other. More than just your average cellar door, Mitchelton Winery offers a world-class escape where indulgence meets authenticity in a setting of natural beauty. At its heart, the...
WEDDING BELLS AT RED HILL ESTATE
Red Hill Estate is excited to announce it now offers wedding experiences at its world-class location of the Mornington Peninsula’s rolling hills. Supported by a one-of-a-kind team, the estate provides ceremony and reception spaces that are both breathtaking and...
Chandon’s Reimagined Homestead
This summer, CHANDON Australia unveiled a meticulously reimagined Homestead at its Yarra Valley estate. This exclusive venue offers guests an immersive experience that marries the rich heritage of the vineyard with contemporary Australian art and design. The...
Introducing De Bortoli’s New Muscat Aperitif
When it comes to aperitifs, few can rival the allure of Muscat. Renowned for its luscious sweetness and aromatic complexity, Muscat is a classic choice to whet the palate and set the stage for an unforgettable meal. Often served chilled, this fortified wine captures...
Elevate Your Gifting with Custom-Etched Glassware
Add a personal touch to your wine glasses with ABC2000’s fast, affordable engraving service. From champagne flutes to red and white wine glasses, the company’s custom-etched glassware makes an unforgettable gift for birthdays, weddings, corporate functions and...
THIRTY YEARS OF GRAMPIANS ESTATE
Grampians Estate will celebrate thirty years of production at a special lunch at its Great Western cellar door on Saturday 11th October. This will take place during the Grampians Wine Festival, an annual celebration where the region’s cellar doors host a variety of...
RESPECTING OUR LAND, REFLECTING OUR PLACE
The Taltarni legacy isn’t one of inheritance or ancestry – it’s a legacy built by the land itself, shaped over millennia and safeguarded for the future. “For us, winemaking is about delivering a wine from fruit grown on the estate to showcase real regionality. The...
The Purbrick Family’s One Hundred Year Legacy
The Purbrick family has lived, worked and led Victoria’s oldest family-owned winery, Tahbilk, for five generations. The winery was established in 1860, the Purbrick family took ownership in 1925. The family are now celebrating an incredible 100 years of ownership in...
Celebrate Every Day
Mornington Peninsula is renowned for its pinot noir and chardonnay grapes – the two primary grapes of Champagne. With a vision to weave tradition with innovation, and to bring a little of Champagne’s soul to the region, Rahona Valley operates on the philosophy...
A Rich History of Wine
Best’s Wines is situated in the historical town of Great Western only thirty minutes from the picturesque Grampians region and two and a half hours from Melbourne. Great Western is a rich wine-growing area that has been producing wines since the 1860’s. Founded by...
Hesket Estate
2024 was a sensational harvest at Hesket Estate with the chardonnay yield doubling from the previous the year, and pinot noir fruit of small berries with immense flavour producing a dark purple colouring. As we move towards Spring, malolactic fermentation has begun in...
Wine Education with a Difference
Prancing Horse Estate has a unique set of capabilities to deliver outstanding wine masterclass sessions showcasing the major wine regions of France. The winery has been a major importer of French wine since 2010, from Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Northern Rhone,...
Gippsland Pioneers
Still at the vineyard and winery after forty-six years, Ken and Juliet Eckersley have built a legacy at Nicholson River Winery. Over the years, the pair have grown accustomed to change and renewal as they have worked hard to develop wine varieties and styles in areas...
Shiraz Sensation
Kilgour Wines’ newly bottled 2023 Shiraz is delicious, as promised.
A SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY FOR MANTONS CREEK ESTATE
Mantons Creek Estate’s very first vines took root back in 1994, making it the big three-zero this year. Since the company’s humble beginning, the vineyard has blossomed into a diverse landscape of grape varietals, avocados, stone fruit, citrus and more. Despite the...
Zero Alcohol Pinot Noir at Red Hill Estate
The wine company’s first foray into the non-alcoholic wine field, Red Hill Estate’s Zero Alcohol Pinot Noir embodies the true essence of the varietal. Through a delicate extraction process, Red Hill Estate preserves the rich flavours while gently removing the alcohol....
2022 Sangiovese Triumphs at Heathcote Wine Show
Munari Wines’ 2022 Next Chapter Sangiovese has emerged as a standout success at the Heathcote Wine Show, securing the Chair’s Trophy for its vibrant expression of the variety. This is only the second vintage of the Next Chapter Sangiovese produced since a large...
Glorious Gisborne
The team at Gisborne Peak Winery is excited to venture into a new chapter with the vineyard and has big plans to grow and extend the winery.
Twentieth Anniversary of Narkoojee Winery
It’s with a degree of disbelief for owners Harry and Val that this year marks the twentieth anniversary of the opening of Narkoojee Winery.
A Wine-In-A-Million Storage Cellar
The new Grand Cru wine storage cellar from Liebherr takes wine storage to the next level. With the ability to store a staggering 324 Bordeaux bottles, the WSBl 7731 Grand Cru is Liebherr’s biggest ever wine cellar. For long-term storage, all varieties of wine require...
An Anniversary for a Family Run Winery
Black Wallaby Wines marked its 20th anniversary in 2024, celebrating two decades since Jim and Sue Lawson first launched the label.
Celebrate in Style
Mitchelton, a premier event venue, offers an impressive array of spaces tailored to accommodate both small and large gatherings. Nestled in a picturesque setting, it combines rustic charm with modern amenities, making it an ideal location for various events. The...
Scotchman’s Legend
Chief Winemaker at Scotchmans Hill, Robin Brockett, was proudly inducted into the Geelong Wine Hall of Fame during the twenty-fourth Geelong Wine Show celebration. With a forty-year winemaking journey that began in New Zealand, Robin’s dedication to the industry has...
Trentham Estate Celebrates Its Thirty-Fifth Anniversary
Having produced wine under its own label since 1984, Trentham Estate winery opened the doors of its riverfront cellar door and restaurant in August 1988. The venue was an exciting new showcase establishment for the Murray Darling wine region, for locals to bring...
Victorian Excellence
Fowles Wine achieved a Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification in December 2023, which acknowledges its approach to management in the vineyard and winery. This certification is recognition for its longstanding commitment to its wine making philosophy, ‘farming...
Special Anniversary for Sparkling Shiraz
Grampians Estate’s Rutherford sparkling shiraz celebrates its twentieth anniversary in 2024. Grampians Estate will be celebrating that milestone with a special tasting event of back vintages during the Grampians Wine Region ‘Wine Month’ in October 2024 at its cellar...
De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate Accommodation Upgrade
Rutherglen was recently voted as the trendiest town in Australia, and now De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate has some exciting news to encourage people to come and adore the charming area. The accommodation units at De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate have been refurbished with...
FARMERS MARKET AT TAHBILK
Tahbilk is home to the Nagambie Farmers Market every fourth Sunday of the month, from 10am -2pm in the Tahbilk Cellar Yard. There you’ll find a vibrant assortment of stalls offering some of the best regional produce. Sunday Sips also joins the market every fourth...
Award Winning Chardonnay
Gippsland Wine Company was awarded the White Wine of Provenance trophy at the 2023 Westpac Gippsland Wine Show. This prestigious award was based on three different vintages of chardonnay, from 2016, 2019 and 2021. This achievement demonstrates the bloodline of the...
New Vintages of Ocean Eight’s Pinot Noir
The 2022 pinot noir wines are now available from Ocean Eight winery in Shoreham on the Mornington Peninsula. It is the fifteenth vintage release from Ocean Eight, and these wines are the result of over two years of care, patience and the simple philosophy of winemaker...
Join the Family
Nestled in Victoria’s highly acclaimed Yarra Valley wine region, Boat O’Craigo is a second generation, family-owned boutique winery renowned for producing some of Australia’s finest hand-crafted wines. With fifty acres of vines spanning across two stunning sites in...
Behind the Bubbles
With more than sixty years of experience in making méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines, Domaine Chandon is proud to present ‘Behind the Bubbles’, an immersive experience providing a behind-the-scenes look into the traditional methods of making sparkling wine. In...
Fine Vintages with Fine Palates
Ocean Eight is pleased to release the 2021 vintage of pinot noir and verve chardonnay. Releasing its wines two years after they were made allows them to spend twelve months in barrel and, crucially, have ample time to settle down after the disruption of bottling....
The Place To Be
A family-run winery and restaurant, del Rios focuses on creating quality experiences. Through blending innovative practices and traditional charm throughout everything they do, del Rios works to build a community of people who share the same passion and appreciation...
Join the Inner Circle
Montalto is a place where you can celebrate life and enjoy a moment out of the ordinary. Owned by the Mitchell family since 1999, Montalto is where seasonal, heirloom produce is grown, shared and celebrated. Montalto’s home estate of thirty acres under the vine is the...
Wine & Dine
It started with a few enthusiastic first-time winemakers planting some vines nearly forty years ago, doing everything the hard way and roping in friends and family to help out. The first few years of wine production were also a bit hit and miss, working in the garage...
Taking the Tour
As the days grow longer and the weather warmer, the team will be introducing private vineyard tours and tastings at TarraWarra Estate from the 1st September 2023. Learn about the winery’s cool region – the soils, aspects, altitude, rainfall, climate and the vines all...
Vivacious Vintages
The inaugural release last year of Prancing Horse Estate’s 2021 two single vineyard estate pinot noir wines amply demonstrated why Mornington Peninsula is regarded of one of Australia’s finest pinot noir-producing regions. This initial success is being repeated with...
Tranquility at Buller Wines
Rutherglen, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and world-class wines, has now become home to a boutique vineyard accommodation, courtesy of Buller Wines.
Thirty Years of Anderson Winery
Anderson Winery opened its cellar door for the first time on the March long weekend in 1993. Howard Anderson had already been a winemaker for over twenty-five years before that, but by the early 90’s he made the leap in his career and went out on his own.
A Spicy New Addition at Kilgour
The 2023 harvest has just wrapped up at Kilgour Wines, and it has been a sensational year for the vineyard. Kilgour Wines is proud to announce its first shiraz: Best Old Block
Highly Regarded, Highly Awarded
It has been an exceptionally busy time for Morris of Rutherglen. Recently awarded second place in the Real Review’s Top Wineries of Australia 2023, this accomplishment exemplified the hard work and excellence at the heart of Morris of Rutherglen in producing world-class wines.
Excellence in Organics
Baileys of Glenrowan is thrilled to announce that Chief Winemaker, Paul Dahlenburg, has just been named a shortlisted nominee on Halliday Wine Companion’s 2024 Winemaker of the Year.
A New Look For The Provedore
Following a seven-month closure and now with a new look, Mitchelton has reopened doors to The Provedore, offering guests a secondary dining option at the expansive Mitchelton estate.
Indulge In Luxury
Attwoods Wines is an absolute gem of a property, hidden away in the Glenlyon hills, just 10 minutes from Daylesford.
Chocolate Is In
At Red Hill Estate, chocolate is the team’s second greatest passion, right behind the stunning Mornington Peninsula wines poured at the cellar door.
Simply More Than a Cellar Door
Housed within the confines of the 1880’s historic facade is a modern and contemporary cellar door and stunning art gallery space – upon entering the space you can almost feel the vibe instantly slip into one of relaxation.
In With The New
From a single plot on the Shay’s Flat vineyard in the Pyrenees wine region, M. Chapoutier Australia is delighted to announce the release of a new wine: the 2021 Shay’s Flat vineyard block A3 shiraz.
Fresh Picks
Kyneton Ridge Estate is pleased to share that its 2023 vintage has finally drawn to a close with the pressing of the winery’s 2023 Macedon Cabernet Sauvignon.
Blended & Bottled
Situated in the beautiful Goulburn Valley, Tahbilk is thrilled to announce their new and engaging winemaker blending experience. Established in 1860, the winery continues to pay homage to the tradition of old-world winemaking. Guided by an expert wine ambassador, the...
A Win For The Environment
Silver Spoon Estate is proud to be the worthy recipient of a 2021 Business Excellence Award in the Sustainable and Environmental category. This recognition is well earned by the team at Silver Spoon Estate who have dedicated the past thirteen years to reducing the...
The Grenache Revolution
With resilience, determination and a whole lot of hard work from the family-owned and managed Byronsvale Vineyard & Accommodation Bendigo, a new block has now been established. Despite the challenges of the past two years, with government forced lockdowns greatly...
Wine On The Street
Ellis Wines is proud to debut its urban cellar door located in the heart of Bendigo. Finding its home at 52 Garsed Street, Bendigo, Ellis Wines’ cellar door undertook major renovations during the COVID-19 lockdown and opened in August 2020 to an overwhelming positive...
The Stars Are Aligned
Sanguine Estate is delighted to be celebrating its twenty-first birthday vintage releases in 2022, with this year also commemorating the winery’s high honour of being named a Halliday Wine Companion Top 5 Red Star rated Winery. To be awarded this highest accolade, a...
Simply The Best
Wren Estate Heathcote Winery is proud to maintain its exceptional standard with its continued 5-star rating with the Halliday Wine Companion. Alongside that recognition, the winery was awarded Top 10 Best New Winery Award from Halliday Wine Companion in 2021, a...
Happy Campers
Already reflected by its status as a 5-star rated winery in the 2021 Halliday Wine Companion and its prominence as the largest commercial gallery of Aboriginal art in Australia, Mitchelton Wines consistently strives for excellence, and the winery’s latest venture is...
Part of the Family
Always seeking to elevate its impeccable status, M. Chapoutier is delighted to announce the launch of the M. Chapoutier Australia Wine Family and its increased selection of delectable food available at the cellar door. Synonymous with its world-renowned reputation as...
The Pinnacle of Perfection
Already renowned for its pristine location and immaculate wines, Lake Cooper Estate is currently planning the creation of a new cellar door and restaurant, with works even underway for individual accommodation units. Having garnered a strong reputation for its...
Twenty Years of Success
The Convent Gallery is an iconic Daylesford location, and its owner, Tina Banitska, is delighted to announce twenty years of success under her care. With an unending passion for arts, food, and wine, in the late 1970s Banitska spied the tower of the Holy Cross Convent...
Gin-erosity That Knows No Bounds
When you think of Rutherglen, images of gorgeous countryside, miles of manicured vines, and delectable wines spring to mind – perhaps the last thing to spring to mind is gin. However, as Buller Wines announces its new side project, Three Chain Road Gin, this is about...
Branching Out to New Leaves
Formerly known as Lynnevale Estate, the newly revamped Vin du Van Estate has recently opened under new management and is excited to offer a fresh perspective and new lease-on-life to its iconic Bendigo vineyard. The change of ownership has also brought about an...
Sip, Savour and Stroll at Tallis
Indulging in guided wine tastings and shared regional platters are not the only activities to experience at Tallis Wine’s cellar door. There is also an opportunity to wander the breath-taking Rock Correa walking track where individuals can take in spectacular 360˚...
Roots in the Industry
The owners of Sanguine Estate have made a remarkable winemaking ancestry discovery, dating back to the 1860s in Victoria. Owned- and -operated by the Hunter family, it was whilst reading a book on the history of winemaking in Victoria that Tony Hunter was introduced...
Nifty at Fifty
Red Edge is celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of its original vines planted in 1971, making it the oldest vineyard in the township of Heathcote. Such established vines are incredibly rare for most wineries, and Red Edge still utilises the fruit the vines bear to...
A Grape in the Hand is Worth Two in the Barrel
While many have been disappointed with this summer’s consistently cool climate, Glenwillow Wines is delighted by the optimal conditions for wine-production. Commencing grape picking for its 2021 vintage, Glenwillow Wines eagerly anticipates that this year may produce...
The Best of the Barrel
After an outstanding year of awards in the 2021 Halliday Wine Companion, receiving recognition for the likes of Top 10 Dark Horse Winery, Best of the Best, and 97-points for its Premium Shiraz, Ellis Wines have now opened Bendigo’s only urban cellar door - which can...
Bendigo’s Hidden Gem Takes Home Gold
Byronsvale Vineyard & Accommodation Bendigo has made a strong impression at the 2019 Victorian Wine Show, with judges awarding the winery a gold medal with an impressive 95 points for the Byronsvale 2017 Estate Shiraz. Byronsvale Vineyard & Accommodation...
A Fruitful Year
Undoubtedly a year unlike any other, 2020 has seen many businesses hard pressed to adapt their methodology to accommodate the unprecedented challenges presented to them. In a time of much uncertainty and turbulence, Black Wallaby Wines has continued to rise above...