Grampians Wine – Cellar doors
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The Grampians wine region is a picturesque, historically significant and renowned wine-producing area in Victoria, Australia. It is located approximately 230 kilometers northwest of Melbourne. The Grampians is characterized by its stunning natural landscapes, rugged mountain ranges, and diverse vineyards. The Grampians wine region is known for producing high-quality wines, particularly Shiraz. Shiraz thrives in the cool climate and unique terroir of the area. You can also find excellent Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, elegant Chardonnays and crisp Rieslings amongst many other varietals in our Grampians wine cellar doors.
Across the Grampians region there are multiple cellar doors with experiences that offer visitors the chance to sample a wide range of wines directly from the producer. Grampians Wine producers are passionate about their craft and take pride in sharing their knowledge about the wines they make. Visitors can learn about the unique characteristics of the Grampians (Gariwerd) region and the winemaking techniques employed by each winery. There are also several producers who don’t not have a cellar door but can be sampled at Grampians Wine Cellar in Halls Gap or at any of the events and festivals throughout the year which celebrate the local wine culture. These events often include wine tastings, food pairings, live music, workshops and other entertainment, making them a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the region’s vibrant wine scene.
Grampians Wine Cellar
Visit experienced sommelier Simon at Grampians Wine Cellar and enjoy a glass of wine on the deck or browse the comprehensive wall of local wines from the historic and iconic vineyards to the hidden gems made by small producers and winemaker side-projects. Also featuring a selection of wines from passionate winemakers from around the country and around the world, delicious craft beers and artisanal spirits. Located in Halls Gap in the heart of the Grampians wine region. Grampians Wine Cellar is the place to discover the entire region in one place. The selection is carefully curated to include wines of all styles to suit all palates.
Shop 3/2 Heath St, Halls Gap. Limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis, no bookings taken. Winter opening hours Friday: 1pm – 7pm, Saturday: 1pm – 7pm, Sunday – Thursday: CLOSED
Cellar Doors – Great Western
Best’s Wines
Best’s Wines Great Western situated in the heart of the premium Grampians Winery region. Founded in 1866, we are a family-owned and operated winery with some of the oldest and rarest vines in the world. Join us in our cosy cellar door for a seated tasting, Best’s Wines has an experience to suit all palates! Discover our ‘Best Kept Secrets’ and join us on the first Saturday of each month for a guided cellar walking tour of our historic underground cellars or sample the top shelf with an Icon Tasting Experience.
Open 7 days a week, Mon – Sat from 10am to 5pm, Sun 11am – 4pm (Winter Hours), Sun 11am – 5pm (Summer Hours – Daylight Savings). Contact Call 03 5356 225 or info@bestwines.com or Book online
Grampians Estate
Grampians Estate has emerged as one of the Grampians region’s premier boutique wineries. With its elegant cool-climate shiraz and sparkling shiraz leading the way, the winery produces a wide range of award-winning wines.Sarah and Tom Guthrie have developed the brand over 20 years since the first vines were planted in 1989 however they also care for a small parcel of shiraz vines that date back to 1878.
Cellar Door Open 10am to 4pm every day, bookings essential call 03 5356 2400 or cellardoor@grampiansestate.com.au
Seppelt
When you visit Great Western, you can tour the underground cellars and taste the award winning, luxury wines. The cellar door is open 7 days a week. Situated in the foothills of the Grampians, with plenty of room for the kids to enjoy the acres of lawn. The Great Western winery was founded in 1865 by Joseph Best, with the excavation of The Drives commencing in 1868. These cellars are known to this day as ‘The Drives’. Underground Cellar Tours 7 days a week between the hours of 11am until 3pm, Bookings recommended.
The Seppelt Drives Cafe at Seppelt Cellar Door is open 7 days a week, from 10 am – 3 pm. Call on 03 53612239 or info@seppeltgreatwestern.com.au
Cellar Doors – Moyston, Pomonal & Halls Gap
Clayfield Wines
Winemaker Simon Clayfield was once winemaker at Best’s Wines and now operates Clayfield Wines, a small boutique winery that specialises in the limited production of award winning Grampians Shiraz. Clayfield’s winemaking is done simply. Winemaking with traditional principles including using an old hand operated basket press. Simon believes that if ancient civilizations naturally made wine, drank it and enjoyed it then; it’s good enough for us now.
The cellar door is by appointment only and open to all wine lovers, especially those that enjoy a generous Grampians Shiraz. The maximum number allowable is 6 persons. Contact call 0429433759 or clayfieldwines@bigpond.com
Pomonal Estate
Pomonal Estate is a newly established Winery, Microbrewery and Cider House located in picturesque town of Pomonal. We are just 10 minutes from Halls Gap and nestled alongside the Grampians National Park in Victoria. Adam and Pep have a small family business and they pride them selves on producing beautiful Grampians regional wines, delicious range of small batch locally crafted beers and ciders along with and providing and supporting wonderful local produce in our Café and Cellar Door.
Their cellar door is open- from Wed to Sun 10am – 5pm. Serving- Lunch from 11am to 4pm. Bookings are essential, especially on weekends and during busy holiday periods. Contact 0448 983 248
Fallen Giants
We are a family owned vineyard with a long-term ambition to produce outstanding cool climate wines. With amazing views over the Grampians and our vineyards, our Cellar door is the perfect place to taste and enjoy our wine. With a kids playground as well… plan to stay a while.
Their cellar door is open Wed to Sun, Call or email Cellar Door for bookings: (03) 5356 4252, cellardoor@fallengiants.com.au
Cellar Doors – Eastern Grampians, Ararat, Warrak & Bayindeen
Mt Langi Ghiran
Established in 1969, now home to one of Australia’s most iconic cool climate wines, Langi Shiraz. Mount Langi Ghiran – Aboriginal for home of the yellow tailed black cockatoo – is set amongst the dramatic backdrop of the Great Dividing Range in the Grampians region of Victoria. Visible from our vineyard, Mount Cole State Forest is a walker’s paradise. Walk through cool fern gullies and alpine plateaus to take in views across to the Mount Langi Ghiran vineyard and greater Grampians. Explore the granite peaks of the mountain that provide not only the stunning backdrop to our vineyard, but our unique soils.
Open Friday to Monday, 10am- 5pm, walk-ins welcome. Contact 03 5359 4400 or info@langi.com.au
Mountainside
Mountainside Wines is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery which is situated at the base of Mount Cole at the south eastern end of the Grampians wine region. The Cellar door at Mountainside Wines is open 11–5pm Friday to Monday inclusive or by appointment, call on 03 5354 3279. Jane & Shane Goninon.
Montara
In 1970, the McRae family planted the first Montara vineyards on the eastern slopes of Mount Chalambar, a site chosen for its frost-free location. The inaugural Montara vintages were released in 1977. In 2006 Montara was acquired by the Stapleton family, this dynamic group of six siblings has given Montara a youthful exuberance, where tradition meets a new era of winemaking. They are firm believers that wine brings people together, so you will often find the Stapletons celebrating life with beautiful food, music, and wine.
Open each Thursday, Friday 4pm- 9pm and Saturday 12pm- 9pm Sunday 12pm – 7pm. cellardoor@montarawines.com.au
Miner’s Ridge
Nestled on a gentle ridge in the foothills of Western Victoria’s Grampians region, Miners Ridge Wines is home to some of the region’s finest wines. Katrina and Andrew have been growers for several decades, priding themselves on producing high quality fruit. Miner’s Ridge produce Shiraz, Cabernet and Chardonnay as well as some more alternative varieties such as Nebbiolo and Tempranillo.
Cellar Door open by appointment only, Call 0438 039 727.
Fratin Brothers
Fratin Brothers Vineyard is nestled between the rolling hills and picturesque surrounds of the Great Dividing Range in Western Victoria, 50 km south east of the Grampians National Park. The brothers produce elegant cool climate wines with classic varietals such as Shiraz, Merlot and Chardonnay. Alternative varieties include Tempranillo and Sangiovese and the GST blend. The Grenache Shiraz Tempranillo is outstanding.
Cellar Door open by appointment only. Call (03) 5352 3322 or info@fratinbrothers.com.au
Cellar Doors – Northern Grampians, Horsham
Norton Estate
Norton Estate Wines are situated at Lower Norton, halfway between the Grampians and Mount Arapiles. A 10 minute drive southwest of Horsham at the northwest corner of the Grampians Wine Region. They are known for producing exceptional quality fruit which is handpicked ensuring the highest quality fruit is used in the winemaking process. Cellar door hours 11:00am – 5:00pm Saturday, 11:00am – 4:00pm Sunday. Open by appointment & some public holidays.
Contact 0417 532 145 or wines@nortonestate.com.au
Mount Staplyton Wines
Mount Stapylton Vineyard lies on the western slopes of the Grampians on the foothills of the Mount Stapylton range. Established in 2002, the vineyard consists of Shiraz and Grenache grapes. Their vineyard was planted on the historic Goonwinnow property beneath the iron-rich sandstone cliffs. Mount Stapylton’s vines are meticulously nurtured, hand-pruned and the grapes are hand-picked to ensure only the best quality fruit makes it to the bottle.
Contact 0429 838 233 or enquiries@mountstapyltonwines.com.au
Wineries without Cellar Doors
Black and Ginger Wines
Hadyn Black and Darcy ‘Ginger’ Naunton are passionate about alternative varietal wines and showcasing the breadth of range that can be produced in the Grampians. Black & Ginger produce small batch wines with both locally sourced fruit as well as fruit from other parts of Victoria and South Australia. Their philosophy is simple to make delicious wines to drink with mates. Buy Black & Ginger Wines online and at selected retail outlets.
Contact 0409 964 855 or contact@blackandginger.com.au
Kimbarra Wines
Kimbarra is nestled in the rolling hills near Great Western, Victoria. A third generation winery, the Leeke family first planted vines on the fine wool property in 1978. In 2023 Kimbarra’ s 2023 Riesling took out the Wine of Show at the Ballarat Wine show. You can purchase Kimbarra Wines online and at select retail outlets.
Contact (03) 5352 2238 or info@kimbarrawines.com.au
Sub Rosa
SubRosa is an award winning boutique winery located in the Grampians Wine region. Adam Louder and Nancy Panter met under the Californian sun and got to know each other over a decent glass of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Their mission is simple they nurture premium grapes to create quality wine for you to enjoy with food and friends.
Contact 0478 072 259 or info@subrosawine.com
Clarnette
Clarnette Wines is a boutique wine label based in Ararat, Victoria, showcasing wines from the Grampians and Pyrenees. With a focus on creating wines using traditional winemaking techniques including open fermenters, minimal handling and high quality oak, Clarnette aims to magnifying the highly perfumed wines typical of the Grampians wine region. They pride themselves on producing natural, clean wines that truly reflect the place where they come from. Buy Clarnette wines online or in select retail outlets.
Contact 0409 083 833 or hello@clarnettewines.com.au
The Story Wines
The Story Wines is a boutique winery based in the suburbs of Melbourne. Winemaker Rory Lane produces refined and captivating wines sourced from a selection of Victoria’s finest vineyards. Fueled by a deep appreciation for the historic Grampians region in Western Victoria, he crafts innovative interpretations of Rhône varieties, accompanied by the region’s legendary old vine Shiraz. You can purchase The Story Wines online or in select retail outlets.
Contact 0411 697 912 or info@thestory.com.au
