The mantra of this boutique vineyard says it all – “life is short, celebrate well!”. Leura Park Estate is well and truly established as a dynamic force on the The Bellarine. Founded in 1995, the 150-acre property comprises 40-acres under vine and continues to cement its reputation for producing artisan wines without compromise. The outstanding stable of vegan wines boasts an ongoing suite of accolades and includes sparkling pinot chardonnay, blanc de blanc, sauvignon blanc, riesling, pinot gris, chardonnay, rosé, pinot noir, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon.

Recognised as a regional pioneer in viticultural innovation, this is a place where sustainable operations are DNA. Solar power generation goes without saying. Sheep are the lawn mowers and food scraps, winery waste and vineyard clippings are transformed into rich compost to nourish the vines.

Owners Lyndsay and David Sharp are committed to minimal interference and grape integrity reflected by authentic varietal and terroir profiling each vintage. Leura Park Estate’s winemaker, Darren Burke, extends this commitment to quality. The state-of-the-art onsite winery facilitates best-practice efficiency and small batch handling alongside the traditional practices of hand picking, foot stomping, indigenous yeast fermentation and premium French oak barrels.

Signature Leura Park Estate wines include the sparkling blanc de blanc, a must try for any devout champagne lover. Wine purists are quick to seek out the limited annual release of the highly pedigreed BLOCK 1 Reserve Chardonnay. Crafted to age in bottle, this wine boasts exceptional pedigree, vintage upon vintage. A recent addition to the stable is the BLOCK 7 Reserve Shiraz, an extremely limited wine which guarantees exceptional enjoyment. For aromatic lovers, the riesling and pinot gris are absolute highlights. Pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon ensure a magnificent finale to a guided tasting.

Enjoy the welcoming, rustic chic ambience of the cellar door, much loved al fresco area or the Vault, an Opera House-esque living art compound. Feast on stunning calamari, stone based pizzas, al fresco platters, eye fillet steak sandwiches and cheeses, as well as a great line up of evolving specials featuring fresh local fare. Making perfect partners for the live music Sunday offerings, which is an eighteen year old tradition, featuring favourite local artists playing contemporary and classic hits.