Top Things to do in Southern Queensland
10 Wineries & Vineyards in Southern Queensland That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Queensland, Australia including Pyramids Road Wines, Tobin Winery, Casley Mount Hutton Winery, Twisted Gum Wines, KOMINOS Wines, Ridgemill Estate, Symphony Hill Winery, Aventine Winery, Captain's Paddock Vinyard, Crane Wines.
Restaurants in Southern Queensland
1. Pyramids Road Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 90 reviews
Our vineyard was planted in 1999 and since then we have progressively increased our production to meet demand. We are two ex school teachers who made a tree change to the Granite Belt to grow grapes, make wine and open a cellar door. It’s a hands-on operation as all processes are completed by the two of us on site. We skillfully create regional wines that exhibit strong varietal fruit characters.
Reviewed By sbf67 - Brisbane, Australia
This winery is celebrating 20 years in 2019 and it is always worth a visit. You might be welcomed by their winery dog Ralph or by the smiling faces of Sue and Warren - but you will always get a warm welcome. We recently returned with a 2006 bottle of their Bernie’s Blend (named after Warren’s dad) and man it had aged well!! So buy some to drink now and some to put away - you won’t regret it!! Beautiful location near the Girraween National Park - so lovely scenery on the way (but watch out for the local kangaroos).
2. Tobin Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 101 reviews
At Tobin Wines, we talk about growing our wine, rather than making the wine. Our winemaking philosophy is undeniably ‘old world’, all respect is paid to the vineyard, the vine, and the pursuit of perfection in grape quality, with little if any reverence paid to the winemaker or winemaking process. Each grape variety is given the spotlight to truly reveal its own unique flavour. “No wine maker is gifted enough to make those wonderful flavours & aromas all of the work happens out there, in the vineyard” Adrian Tobin The production of our wine is limited to between 100 to 160 cases of each varietal every year. Our Limited Edition wines express their origins in the rugged and majestic landscape of the Granite Belt making them truly unique.
Reviewed By 977marjorieg - Yealand Conyers, United Kingdom
Easter: a busy time in any wine-producing area! Easter Monday was however a little bit quieter in Ballandean, near Stanthorpe, on the Granite Belt. Having been advised of several notable wine-tasting opportunities in the region by a Brisbane-based connoisseur, we booked a tasting for eight of us at Tobin Wines. What an experience! Expecting a quick 30-40-minute visit, with time for at least one other winery before sunset drinks, we actually left after 2½ hours!!! Adrian, the owner, winemaker Ian and his wife Sarah, were outstanding in presenting their fabulous wines. We were offered fresh glasses for each taste … and they were more than just the little sipping taste poured by many wineries … the pours were generous, more than enough to get a really decent appreciation of each of their delicious wines. There were lots of stories about wine, wine production, the cultivation, the climate, the pitfalls, history, what to look for, an extended visit backstage, and down to the old shed, full of history, and with an original concrete wine press from 1949. And, unlike several other wineries, tasting at Tobin Wines is at no cost … although they are SO good, you are unlikely to leave without a purchase! We had been told that Tobin wines were good. They are not. The wines are GREAT, the wines are FANTASTIC, the wines are truly SPLENDID! Adrian is a perfectionist, and obviously a stickler for quality wines, which Ian produces, very obviously aiming for precision and perfection. Adrian, Ian and Sarah’s passion for what they do is so very plain to see and feel, dedicated to producing, as their website says, “premium, limited edition, hand-crafted wines.” We did not walk out empty-handed! … and we will go back!!!
3. Casley Mount Hutton Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Ranga_23490
I’ve only very recently started drinking wine and Sonya was more than accommodating, taking me and my partner through the whole process and explaining the wines, taste and the winemaking process. Very informative and friendly. Definitely worth visiting.
4. Twisted Gum Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
At Twisted Gum Wines we craft small quantities of premium quality single vineyard wines from our hand-tended dry grown Granite Belt vineyard. You will receive a warm welcome when you visit our stylish cellar door, located in a classic 1920's Queenslander with wrap-around verandahs on three sides, with views to the vineyards and hills beyond. Our cellar door is open weekends 10am to 4pm and also by appointment. Come experience our full flavoured crisp white wines, our hugely popular Pink Moscato and our signature deep inky-purple red wines - you are sure to find something to excite your palate. Twisted Gum Cottage Twisted Gum Cottage is the perfect place to spend the weekend when you are visiting the Granite Belt. This friendly 1920's farm cottage is located in the centre of our vineyard. It has a beautiful outlook, a toasty wood fire, three generous bedrooms and much more.
Reviewed By ComeOnRetirement - Brisbane, Australia
We thoroughly enjoyed our wine tasting with the owners of this beaut little winery in Ballandean. Twisted Gum's wines are also splendid - we bought a few cases. Highly recommend booking a tasting.
5. KOMINOS Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
A welcoming winery and cellar door growing and making wines since 1984. Sauvignon Blanc ,Viognier ,Semillon, Shiraz , Cabernet wines . Easy access at 27145 New England Highway Glen Aplin Exports to China Taiwan Japan since 1997 Annual Kefi at the Winery Festival in October celebrating 30 years
Reviewed By anjecraft
3 of us stopped here as part of a wine tour. Tony and Mary were very friendly and knowledgeable. Tony gave us a great overview of some educational info in the winemaking business which was a nice touch. Cellar door is beautifully presented, clean and with nice glasswear to taste from. Excellent vineyard to stop in at for a taste.
6. Ridgemill Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By graeme356 - Australia, null
Ridgemill Estate is a small boutique vineyard just outside Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt. The chalets are spacious and well set out. Cellar Door is full of excellent wines to taste and take back to your room with a platter full of tasty cheeses and meats. The staff are so friendly they make for a Great Stay.
7. Symphony Hill Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By J8627LLjuliah
Fabulous cellar door - the owner is hilarious (as is the menu) and the wine is delicious. Highly recommend the sauvignon blanc (or Savi B as it's known), the prosecco and the temperanillo - YUM!
8. Aventine Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By N9733WHkevinb - Burleigh Waters, Australia
We visited this delightful winery on our day long tour with Granite Highlands Maxi Tours and it was the highlight of our day, the wines were stunning, both whites and reds, plus the exceptional Sparkling Shiraz , we left the place with lighter wallets and wines that we look forward to consuming in our home environment and will be ordering more. The hosts Deb and Robert were knowledgeable and imparted some of that to our group of 12 who tried nearly all the wines on offer (all 12 purchased wines here) a first for the day, and we were on our 5th vineyard out of 6. Can't recommend this place highly enough, the quality on offer for a reasonable price was an eye opener for us, we will be back .
9. Captain's Paddock Vinyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
10. Crane Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By waynerG6670TM
A wonderful surprise to find wineries (our favourite pass time) in the South Burnett. Crane wines, just outside Kingaroy, is a wonderful example of how far Qld wines have come. Judy was really pleasant and the atmosphere created is wonderful. They have a huge range of fortified wines and specialty liquors to compliment their wines. Do yourself a favour and visit this region.
