Established in 1982, Scotchmans Hill is in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula. It is the region’s oldest and largest winery, producing premium cool maritime-climate wines. Scotchmans Hill has been a leading local winery for over forty years and is rated among James Halliday’s top 100 Australian wineries. Nestled on one of the highest points in the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula, the winery boasts amazing panoramic views across Port Phillip Bay and the cosmopolitan Melbourne cityscape. Scotchmans Hill has a stunning cellar door in a French provincial style farmhouse located among the vineyards on the 120-hectare estate.

Its visitors are provided with a welcoming and memorable wine-tasting experience. The cellar door has been awarded Best Large Cellar Door in the Geelong region by Gourmet Traveller WINE and a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. Scotchmans Hill has a strong focus on quality wine and service, and visitors are encouraged to take part in a comprehensive tasting session, buy wine by the glass or bottle, or simply enjoy the atmosphere. The venue’s courtyard restaurant has retractable doors that open to their beautiful gardens in the warmer months.

In the restaurant, guests can enjoy lunch sourced from local produce and a menu perfectly paired with Scotchmans Hill’s award-winning wines. The wine garden allows guests to take full advantage of the spectacular views while enjoying a bottle of wine and charcuterie boards. Scotchmans Hill Winery consistently receives accolades for its wines, including the Trevor Mast Trophy for Best Shiraz at the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards for the 2021 Scotchmans Hill shiraz. This award is a first for Geelong wine.

From wine novices to connoisseurs, Scothmans Hill has knowledgeable, passionate and friendly staff who take its guests on a journey of fun and informative tastings which will leave them with a deeper understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of wine for years to come. For those seeking a truly memorable wine tasting experience, Scotchmans Hill offers seated, guided wine tastings in its private tasting room, combined with charcuterie on request. The Bellarine Peninsula is a perfect destination for food and wine lovers, and Scotchmans Hill is a shining gem in the region’s crown.