One of the gems of the Bendigo region, this boutique winery has been producing award-winning wines since their first vintage in 1995. Sandhurst Ridge wines are handcrafted by the owners, brothers Paul and George Greblo, who are proud to be continuing a family tradition of winemaking which began generations ago in northern Italy.

The picturesque vineyard nestles against a state forest, and is planted to shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, sauvignon blanc, and -- in tribute to their Italian origins -- a nebbiolo. Ralph Kyte-Powell awarded 4 1/2 stars to this "intriguing Bendigo red".

A visit to the cellar door (just 15 minutes from the centre of Bendigo) virtually guarantees an informative conversation with someone with hands-on knowledge of the vines as well as the wines, since Paul (the winemaker) and George (the vineyard manager) reside on the estate and it's an all-in-the-family business.

Winemaker: Paul Greblo

Owners: Paul and George Greblo

Cellar Door: Paul Greblo

Open: Daily, 11am - 5pm, except Christmas Day and Good Friday

Wines: Sandhurst Ridge Sauvignon Blanc, Sandhurst Ridge Shiraz, Sandhurst Ridge Reserve Shiraz, Sandhurst Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Sandhurst Ridge Merlot, Sandhurst Ridge Nebbiolo, Sandhurst Ridge Fringe Shiraz, Sandhurst Ridge Fringe Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

Price Range: $20 - $42

Payment methods accepted

Local directions

15 minutes from the Bendigo Post Office, travelling on the Calder Hwy to Mildura. From Melbourne, follow the Calder A79 to A790 (Marong/Mildura). Signage begins at the Marong Hotel intersection.

Facilities

Activities

Opening hours

Daily
11:00am -5:00pm
Tastings of current and back vintages at the delightful cellar door overlooking the vineyard.

Disabled access

Entry to the cellar door on gently sloping ground, no steps.