Sutherland Estate is a family-owned, boutique enterprise in the heart of the premium, cool climate wine growing region of the Yarra Valley.
Our property consists of 110 acres, which is mostly undisturbed native bushland. The hill on the northern end of the property, upon which our cellar door is built, is known as Daniel’s Hill.
We have four small vineyard blocks totalling approximately 12 acres, with the original block planted in 1995. Varieties planted include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, with small parcels of Gewürztraminer and Tempranillo.
Most vineyard management is carried out by hand to ensure the highest quality fruit. This includes hand pruning, bunch thinning, leaf plucking and early morning hand-picking.
The cool climate of our site (and the Yarra in general) provides a longer than usual ripening season, which in turn produces wines of varietal intensity, together with complexity and elegance.
Sutherland Estate is committed to producing the highest quality wines of true regional character.
We have two ranges, being the Varietal and the DHV (Daniel’s Hill Vineyard) range. The DHV is produced exclusively from the old ‘D’ block on the estate. Our wines have received immediate acclaim with our first entry into James Halliday's 2005 Wine Companion.
Our cellar door is a relaxing, wonderful place to enjoy a glass of wine and a platter of Yarra Valley cheeses. It was designed and built by ourselves onto the side of Daniel’s Hill on the northern side of the property. It enjoys panoramic views across the Yarra Valley to the Dandenong’s and Warburton Ranges.
The cellar door is a large, graceful room with an 11m vaulted ceiling, rising to a stunning glass prism. The huge windows take advantage of the Valley’s views as does the spacious wooden deck. A large, open fire warms in winter. The cellar door is available for your exclusive, private function. | 
