Established in 1982, Scotchmans Hill is located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula and is the oldest and largest winery in the region. As producer of premium, cool maritime-climate wines, Scotchmans Hill has been a leading local winery for more than thirty years and is rated among James Halliday’s top 100 Australian wineries with a 5-red star rating.

Nestled on one of the highest points in the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula, the winery boasts amazing panoramic views across Port Phillip Bay through to the cosmopolitan Melbourne cityscape. Scotchmans Hill’s stunning cellar door – a renovated French-provincial farmhouse located among the vineyards on the 120-hectare estate – provides a welcoming and memorable wine-tasting experience for visitors. The cellar door was recently 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 features an open alfresco area with a brand-new undercover courtyard, as well as a superb fireplace to keep guests cosy during the winter months.

Patrons can enjoy a selection of lunches and shared platters inspired by local produce, while savouring Scotchmans Hill’s award-winning wines. The addition of a new wine garden allows guests to take full advantage of the spectacular views while enjoying a bottle of wine and cheese and charcuterie boards.

The 2019 Scotchmans Hill Shiraz was in James Halliday’s Top 100 wines for year in 2021 and was awarded 98 points. But this historic vineyard boasts many more accolades at notable wine shows, including the Geelong Wine show and Victorian Wine Show.

From wine novices to connoisseurs, Scotchmans Hill’s knowledgeable, passionate and friendly staff take visitors on a journey of fun and informative tastings that 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 for six to twenty people in its private tasting room, combined with grazing platters 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.