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Bellarine Estate is planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier,. We carefully tend and pick the fruit having allowed it to fully ripen, ensuring that the flavours and tannins reach maturity at the same time as the sugar reaches its required level.

Bellarine Estate is a 40-hectare property that occupies the north-facing slopes of the hills between Drysdale and Portarlington, overlooking Corio Bay. The vineyard nestles in a valley, sheltered from harsh winds, yet perfectly positioned to capture the sun's rays. This true maritime climate provides warm days and cool nights which ensure a long, slow ripening season and fruit of exceptional quality. The area's rich black basalt soils overlying a limestone base further accentuate the fruit flavours to produce world-class vintages.

We produce two wine labels and two-spirit labels. The Bellarine Estate label using fruit exclusively from Bellarine Estate's vines crafted to traditional methods. The Portarlington Ridge label created using our own vineyard and additionally sourced grapes from regional growers and showcasing a more contemporary approach to winemaking.

Our Spirit labels include Thirty Acre Distillery producing Thirty Acre Gin produced from the Bellarine Estate's grapes and Shaken Cocktails a boutique, batched cocktails in single-serve bottles.

Since the first Vintage in 1999 our wines have continued to win high acclaim in Australia and overseas.

Our friendly Bellarine Estate staff will be more than happy to discuss our wine, spirits and cocktail styles and look forward to welcoming you to the Bellarine Estate.