Wineries of Gippsland

GippsIand is a diverse natural environment with pristine conditions, ideal for the production of clean fresh produce. With varying climatic conditions and soil types throughout this vast region, the opportunity to create is limited only by ones imagination. The range of produce currently available varies from our traditional foods such as beef, lamb, vegetables, seafood and dairy products to the new emerging products of speciality cheeses, olives, smoked meats such as venison and eel, boutique beer and wine.

The GippsIand Wine Industry beginning dates to the early part of the Twentieth century with vineyards scattered all over GippsIand as settlers to this new region experimented with different agricultural pursuits. Using techniques learned in their homelands they endeavoured to forge out a living in a new environment. Some succeeded and others failed but unfortunately due to the economic depression and variability of the climate, all vineyards and wineries failed to exist into the middle of this century It was not until the 1970s when wine popularity increased that people began planting vines in this region again. Armed with new technology and grape varieties suited to the GippsIand environment small vineyards started emerging once more. Some 30 licensed wineries now exist in GippsIand with up to another 40 Vineyards supplying grapes to the regions wineries and others farther afield in the Yarra Valley.

GippsIand is a unique Wine Zone recognised by the EEC for export that offers its winemakers the opportunity to produce premium cool climate wines. The GippsIand climate is influenced by the Great Dividing Range to the north, the Strzelecki Ranges in the mid& and Bass Strait to the south. This produces mild summers with sea breezes, cooling temperatures and prolonging the ripening process, allowing vines to develop more flavours in the grapes. The resultant wines have full fruit flavours and rich cool climate characters.

Although soil rainfall and individual microclimates vary from vineyard to vineyard throughout GippsIand the overall quality of the wines produced in GippsIand is obvious to the taste.
Full chardonnay, floral riesling, fruity pinot noir, grassy sauvignon blanc, peppery shiraz and spicy cabernet are just some of the varieties available to tantalise your taste buds.

The wineries of GippsIand offer you a chance to meet the people behind the label chat with the winemaker and make new friends as you discover this emerging hospitable wine region of GippsIand So dont miss the opportunity to taste and sample GippsIand finest with an endless platter to tantalise your tastebuds.

When you plan your tour of GippsIand, dont forget the gourmet delights of this rich Regional Area Fresh fruits, smoked meats, award winning cheeses, platters of fresh seafood and multitudes of flavours can be found just around the next corner at the many provenders, eateries & restaurants.

*Holley Hill*
	Wine Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc. Pinot Noir. Chardonnay. Hours: 10am - 6pm. Thursday to Sunday. Contact: Phone 03 5198 2205 Mobile 0409 982 205 Fax 03 5198 2205 Email holleyhill@netspace.net.au Location: Gippsland 136 Ronalds St. Willung 3847
*Glenmaggie Wines*
	Wine Varieties: Sauvignon. Cabernet. Shiraz. Merlot. Chardonnay. Semillon. Hours: 11 - 4pm. Sunday & Public Holidays. Other times or events by appointment. Contact: Fleur & Tony Dawkins Phone 03 5145 1131 Location: Gippsland McLachlans Rd. Maffra	Click HERE for web site.

*Tarwin Ridge*
	Wine Varieties: Sauvignon blanc. Pinot Noir. Cabernet Moire. Sparkling. Hours: By appointment. Contact: Phone 03 5664 3211 0411 028 061 Fax 03 8660 2144 Email anstee@dcsi.net.au Location: South Gippsland Winters Road Leongatha

*Lyre Bird Hill*
	Wine Varieties: Reisling. Pinot Noir. Chardonnay. Shiraz Sparkling. Hours: Weekday phone first. Weekends & public holidays 10 am - 5pm Contact: Phone 03 5664 3204 Fax 03 5664 3206 Email rowan@lyrebirdhill.com.au Location: South Gippsland Inverloch Road Koonwarra Features: Barbeque facilities.

*Wa-de-lock*
	Wine Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc. Pinot Noir. Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignon. Hours: Weekday 10am - 6pm. Weekends 10 am - 8pm Contact: Phone 03 5145 7050 Fax 03 5145 7030 Location: East Gippsland 76 Tyer Street Stratford Features: Light snacks, tastings. Wine garden specialising in Gippsland produce.

*Toms Cap Vineyard*
	Wine Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc. Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignon. Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 9am - 6pm. Contact: Phone 03 5194 2215 Fax 03 9699 7976 Email: graham_morris@bigpond.com Location: South Gippsland Cnr. Lays & Toms Cap Road Lower Carrajung Features: Picnic area, lunch basket, hand crafted gifts. Adjacent to Tarra Bulga National Park.

*Wild Dog Winery*
	Wine Varieties: Reisling. Chardonnay. Shiraz. Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir. Hours: Weekdays & Weekends 9am - 5pm. Contact: Phone 03 5623 1117 Fax 03 5623 6402 Email: farfarm@nex.net.au Location: West Gippsland Warragul - Korumburra Road Warragul Features: Tours on request. Member of Gourmet Deli Region.

*Jinks Creek Winery*
	Wine Varieties: Chardonnay. Sauvignon Blanc. Pinot Noir. Hours: Open by appointment. Contact: Phone 03 5629 8502 Fax 03 5629 8551 Email: JINKSCK@wgcomp.com.au Location: West Gippsland Tonimbuk Road Tonimbuk

*Djinta Djinta*
	Wine Varieties: Saurvignon Blanc. Cabernet franc Cabernet Sauvignon Rousanne Marsanne. Viognier. Merlot. Hours: Weekdends & public holidays 10 am - 6pm. By appoinment. Email info@djintadjintawinery.com.au Location: South Gippsland 10 Stevens Road Kardella South Features: Views of Strzelecki foothills.

*The Gurdies*
	Wine Varieties: Reisling. Cabernet Sauvignon. Pinot Noir. Shiraz. Hours: Weekdays 10am - 5pm. Weekends 10am - 5pm Contact: Phone 03 5997 6208 Fax 03 5997 6511 Location: South Gippsland St. Helier Road The Gurdies

*Briagolong Estate*
	Wine Varieties: Pinot Noir. Chardonnay. Hours: Open by appoinment. Contact: Phone 03 5147 2322 Fax 03 5147 2400 Email info@briagolongestate.com.au Website www.briagolongestate.com.au Location: Valencia - Briagolong Road	Sorry No Map .

*Nicholson River Winery*
	Wine Varieties: Pinot Noir. Chardonnay. Semillion. Cabernet Melot. Sparkling. Hours: Weekdays 10am - 4pm. Weekends & public holidays 10am - 5pm. Contact: Phone 03 5156 8241 Fax 03 5156 8433 Email: nichowine@net-tech.com.au Location: East Gippsland Liddels Road Nicholson Features: Picnic area.

*Windy Ridge Vineyard & Winery*
	Wine Varieties: Pinot Noir. Malbec. Port. Cabernet Saurvignon. Hours: Public holiday weekends only 10am - 5pm. Contact: Phone 03 5682 2035 Email windyrdg@tpgi.com.au Location: South Gippsland 527 Fish Creek - Foster Road Foster Features: Spectacular views of Wilsons Promontary.

*Sarsfield Estate*
	Wine Varieties: Pinot Noir. Cabernets. Shiraz. Hours: Sorry we are not open. Wines available by mail order. Contact: Phone 03 5156 8962 Fax 03 5156 8970 Location: East Gippsland. 345 Duncan Street Sarsfield.	Sorry No Map .

*Narkoojee*
	Wine Varieties: Chardonnay. Merlot. Cabernet Blanc. Cabernet Saurvignon. Hours: Weekday,weekends & public holidays 10am - 4pm. PLEASE RING FIRST Contact: Phone 03 5192 4257 Fax 03 5192 4257 Email harry@gippstafe.vic.edu.au Location: Central Gippsland RMB 1110 Francis Road Glengarry Features: Picnic areas & Barbeque facilities.


*Wyanga Park*
	Wine Varieties: Chardonnay. Traminer. Shiraz. Cabernet Saurvignon. Pinot Noir. Sparkling. Hours: Weekdays 9am - 5pm. Weekends 10am - 5pm. Public holidays 9am - 5pm. Contact: Phone 03 5155 1508 Fax 03 5155 1443 Location: East Gippsland Beades Road Lakes Entrance 3909 Features: Tastings, Devonshire Teas. Restaurant, boat cruises.

*Ada River*
	Wine Varieties: Chardonnay. Traminer. Cabernets. Pinot Noir. Hours: Weekends 10am - 6pm. Public holidays (except Good Friday & Christmas Day). Contact: Phone 03 5628 1221 Fax 03 5466 2333 Email adariver@hotmail.com Location: West Gippsland 2330 Main Road Neerim South Features: Picnic facilities, tours by arrangement.

*Phillip Island Vineyard & Winery*
	Wine Varieties: Chardonnay. Saurvignon Blanc. Cabernet Saurvignon. Pinot Noir. Sparkling. Hours: Open every day. Nov. - March 11am - 5pm. Contact: Phone 03 5956 8465 Fax 03 5956 8465 Email enq@diamondvalley.com.au Location: South Gippsland Lot 1 Berrys Beach Road Ventnor, Phillip Island Features: Light platters, wine by the glass & bottle, wine related gifts.

*Zannella Estate*
	Wine Varieties: Chardonnay. Cabernet Saurvignon. Shiraz. Hours: Weekdays, weekends & public holidays. Contact: Phone 03 5174 0557 Location: Central Gippsland Burnetts Road Traralgon

*Ramsays Vin Rose*
	Wine Varieties: Rose. Cabernet Saurvignon. Reisling. Cabernet Blanc. Hours: Weekdays (except Thursday) 12 - 5pm. Contact: Phone 03 5997 6531 Location: South Gippsland St. Heliers Road The Gurdies Features: Barbeque facilities.

*Ensay Winery*
	Wine Varieties: Chardonnay. Cabernet. Shiraz. Pinot Noir. Hours: Public holidays & school holidays. Other times by appoinment. Contact: Phone 03 5157 3203 Fax 03 5157 3372 Email ensaywin@tpy.com.au Location: East Gippsland Great Alpine Road Ensay Features: Tastings and cellar door sales.

*Paradise Enough Wines*
	Wine Varieties: Chardonnay. Cabernets. Sparkling. Pinot Noir. Hours: Weekdays by appointment. Weekends & public holidays, 12 noon - 5pm. Contact: Phone 03 5657 4241 Fax 03 5657 4229 Email paradise@tpgi.com.au Location: South Gippsland Stewarts Road Kongwak Features: Picnic & barbeque facilities.

*Mt. Markey*
	Wine Varieties: Chardonnay. Cabernets. Shiraz. Mead. Fortifieds. Columbard Chenin Blanc. Hours: Open 6 days, closed Tuesdays except public holidays. Hours 10am - 5pm. Contact: Phone 03 5159 4328 Fax 03 5159 4599 Email MtMarkey@tpg.com.au Location: East Gippsland Omeo - Swifts Creek Road Cassilis Golfields Features: Picnic & childrens play area. Bindi Pottery.

*Bass Valley Estate*
	Wine Varieties: Reisling. Cabernet Saurvignon. Shiraz. Hours: Weekdays 10am - 6pm. Weekends & public holidays 10am - 6pm. Contact: Phone 03 5659 6321 Fax 03 5659 0256 Location: South Gippsland St. Helier Road Loch Features: Dairy farm, barbeque facilities. Tours available.