Golden Plains Wineries Guide
The Moorabool Valley, Anakie and Bannockburn areas of the Golden Plains region has some fine vineyards where visitors can indulge in exceptional local wines at boutique wineries. Known for its rich agricultural heritage, this region has become a distinctive wine-growing area with a long history of grape cultivation and innovation.
Whether you?re a connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, the wineries here offer relaxed cellar door experiences, complete with locally sourced food and stunning views.
Many of the vineyards have open cellar sales while others are only open by appointment only. See our summary below.
Bannockburn Vineyards
The meticulously tended, mature vineyards, complex soils, unique climate, and careful attention in the winery result in wines that are exciting, complex, and uniquely Bannockburn. Our range of varieties includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. We produce blended wines as well as several celebrated single-vineyard wines.
Address: 92 Kelly Lane (Off Midland Hwy), Bannockburn, 3331
Phone: (03) 5281 1363
Website: https://bannockburnvineyards.com
Clyde Park Vineyard and Bistro
Clyde Park Vineyard and Bistro has a cellar door and bistro set on the beautiful Moorabool Valley just off the Midland Highway half an hour north of Geelong, 35 minutes from Ballarat. Their speciality wines include Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The food, lovingly cooked by the chef and owner Sue and her team include a wonderful array of wood-fired pizzas, antipasto tasting plates, salt and pepper calamari, an ever-changing seasonal menu, and much more. Clyde Park is a James Halliday five star red winery.
Address: 2490 Midland Highway, Bannockburn 3331 VIC
Phone: (03) 5281 7274
Website: https://clydepark.com.au
Lethbridge Wines
Established in 1996, Lethbridge produces savoury wines with intensity and finesse. Sit down at the tasting table inside the strawbale winery and sample wines alongside alter ego Between Five Bells. Originally planted to vineyard in the early 1800s, the site is perfect for vineyards. Current owners Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis searched the Geelong region taking soil samples before agreeing on the site. Lethbridge Wines is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed tasting - often with the winemaker - allowing you to learn more about wine and the Geelong region.
Address: 74 Burrows Road, Lethbridge 3332 VIC
Phone: (03) 5281 7279
Website: https://www.lethbridgewines.com
Moorabool Ridge Vineyard & Cafe
Deep in the Valley perched on the edge of the Moorabool River is a shepherd's cottage built in 1856. This historic building is now home to Moorabool Ridge's tasting room. Taste the award winning cool climate red and white wines. The cottage is full of the delights of the vineyard, olive grove and farm. Shelves are stacked with gourmet jams, pickles, relishes and olive oil, all produced on the farm. Fine wine, cheese platters and focaccias' can be enjoyed in the wonderful succulent garden whilst watching the Moorabool River slowly slide by or order beautiful freshly baked cakes and coffee from the shade of the verandah. A place of peace and tranquillity, Moorabool Ridge is truly a special place to visit, stay for lunch, have a function (birthday or other celebration) or have a wedding (service or reception).
Address: 37 Spiller Road, Lethbridge 3332 VIC
Phone: (03) 5281 7224
Website: https://winegeelong.com.au/winery/moorabool-ridge
Spence Wines
Spence Wines aims to make wine of the highest possible quality. Spence Wines exclusively use grapes grown in their vineyard, to ensure the best quality grapes are used. The resulting wines heavily reflect the site they are grown on. They are made in small quantities, have limited availability and are amongst the best from the region. To ensure the wines are properly developed, they are released with some bottle age and are suited to cellaring.
Address: 760 Burnside Road, Murgheboluc 3218 VIC
Phone: (03) 5265 1181
Website: https://www.spencewines.com
Pettavel Wines
The Pettavel Australia boasts historical roots back to 1842. From hosting Prince Duke of Edinburgh in 1867 to entertaining five Prime Ministers in recent years, Pettavel as an established brand engraves all historical marks with these important events. As one one of main estate wine producers located around Melbourne, Pettavel owns Yarra Glen Meroo Vineyard, Geelong Strathmore and a vineyard in the Staughton Valley. Pettavel has four brands which include Reserve, Premium, Estate, and Meroo. Pettavel also supplies estate grapes and bulk wines. The Geelong winery Estate of 129 hectares is approximately 50 kilometers southwest of Melbourne, 25 kilometres southwest to the Melbourne Avalon airport and close to the amenity of The City of Geelong. The property is located within the well-recognised wine region in the Moorabool Valley of Geelong with a cool climate. The Moorabool Valley?s Mediterranean climate makes great contribution to the growth of interesting and unique grape varieties. The Vineyard includes Strathmore vineyards, French vineyard, Riverbank, Table grape area and a nursery. Visitors will experience viticulture of both old model in French Vineyard and the new model of Strathmore Vineyard where every step of the operation is fully automated.
Address: 159 Muhlebach Road, Sutherlands Creek 3331 VIC
Phone: 0425 806 669
Website: http://pettavel.net
Rowsley Fault Vineyards
The Rowsley Fault is a geological fault formed about one million years ago that has layered these vineyards with gravels and clay over limestone. Located in the Moorabool Valley region, Rowsley Fault Vineyards have been able to focus on small plot viticulture and can offer an amazing range of varieties. Whilst they specialise in Pinot Noir, they also have an exciting range of exotic European varieties including Pinot Gris, Shiraz, Grenache, Mourv?dre (Mataro), Zinfandel, Gamay, Viognier and Graciano. Rowsley Fault Vineyards' objective is to offer small volume production of these exciting varieties to a discerning wine drinker looking for new palate experiences.
Address: 131 Lumbs Road, Sutherlands Creek 3331 VIC
Phone: (03) 5281 1811
Website: https://rowsleyfaultwines.com
Austin's Wines
Grown in the rich limestone soils and cool climes of the Moorabool Valley, they have created a wine for sharing life's best moments, both big and small. Bring your family and friends, pull up a chair, raise a glass and let's make memories. Welcome to the Austin's family. Austin's grows and produces single vineyard, premium wines, and is owned and operated by second-generation family members, Scott and Belinda Austin. Harnessing 30 years of Austin's winemaking history, they are driven to reshape the 'typical' Australian fine wine occasion into a vibrant, exploratory and welcoming experience. In the last five years, the business has seen significant business growth, driven by 6Ft6 nationally, and a boutique on-premise focus for its core Austin's brand. Their philosophy is, and always will be, to create quality wine to be enjoyed with family and friends in an authentic, welcoming and enriching experience, through both their special occasion wine brand, Austin's or their mid-tier range, 6Ft6. Visit the property through the event experiences, or taste the wines and be welcomed into the family.
Address: 870 Steiglitz Road, Sutherlands Creek 3331 VIC
Phone: (03) 5281 1799
Website: https://austinswines.com.au
