Heritage Estate

Queensland | Granite Belt

Our Review

Herítage Estate is owned by Robert and Therese Fenwick. There are 2 estate vineyards in the Granite Belt: one at Cottonvale (north) which grows white varieties; and the other at Ballandean (south), a slightly warmer site planted to red varieties and marsanne. -JAMES HALLIDAY

Specialities

WHITES | Ansonica, Chardonnay, Fiano, Frizzante, Frontignac, Marsanne, Muscat Secco, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Savagnin, Sparkling Chardonnay, Verdelho, Vermentino.
REDS | Cabernet, Merlot, Malbec, Muscat, Nero D’Avola, Rosé Cabernet, Sagrantino, Sangiovese, Sparkling Shiraz, Shiraz Mourvèdre Grenache, Shiraz Viognier, Tempranillo.

Cellar Door

Hours

7 days 10am–4pm

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Food

Information

mmersive dining experiences are as follows:
1. “Vine+Dine Journey Lunch” 5 dishes +7 Wines & Tour
2. “POETs Progressive Dinner” with ATV ride, 3 courses incl dessert in the Barrel Room, (Fri)
3. “5-Senses Degustation” Black Tie Dinner, with live string quartet, photographer, flambe/smoking dishes, wine blending, sommelier kit, 8 courses, 12 wines. (2nd Sat every mth).

Views of roses and vineyard, a brilliant cellar door is the setting with soaring ceilings and huge fires.

Vine + Dine Journey gourmet lunch prepared by International Chef; dishes such as Blue Swimmer Crab on Squid Ink Pasta, Angus Beef/Reef dish; and perfectly paired wines all expertly discussed by our Sommelier table-side. Afterwards, meander through the vineyard with the viticulturist and smell the beautiful roses. Allow 1-2 hours, in the highest altitude winery in Queensland.

5-SENSES Black-Tie Degustation Dinners are seated at the 17-seat rosewood-leather table, of the Executive Council where Queen Victoria declared a colony (c1859)! - Taste museum wines, chef-prepared courses - Smell exclusive 54 “Nez-du-Vin” - Sights silver, linen, candles, silent movies - Sounds String Quartet - Touch of class!

POETs Progressive Dinner, enhances the wild romantic sides of farm life. Take away four bottles of wine, and chocolate alongside unforgettable memories over a three-course dinner. Under a romantic sunset, take Entrees in the Vineyard, Mains by fire in the Cellardoor surrounded by candles and twinkles in the high vaulted ceilings, and wrap up with a walk through the winery to end in the heady Barrelroom with decadent Dessert in the heart of the Granite Belt's highest altitude winery. Enjoy the afterglow of dinner with an after-dinner digestif. Stroll under the Milky Way stars and take in the clear high altitude, airs.

Enjoy three different locations. Drink/take away 4 bottles of wine as a memento. Be escorted by the Vignerons and owners of the winery. Romantic music, candlelight, roaring fires, soaring ceilings, smell the beautiful roses, soak up the heady oak and new wine smell of the Barrelroom. Indulge in this exclusive, luxury, private experience.

The experience includes;
-Entree in the Vineyard accompanied by the wine grown in that spot,
-Talk with viticulturist,
-Main course in the stately Cellardoor,
-Walk through the working winery,
-Dessert by candlelight in the moody Barrelroom,
-Short stroll under the Milky Way stars.
-4 bottles of wine to drink and take away
-Artisan dark chocolate Rock Road with Red Wine Jelly to take away

Awarded chef prepares a gourmet meal of scallops, prawns, lamb, Angus beef, cheeses and delightful desserts.
2022 Australian Good Food Guide Readers Choice Award Sth East QLD
2022 Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Award, AirBnB Superhost
2022 Tourism & Events QLD Best in Queensland Award & Bronze Beverages Winner

Cuisine

Indian, Gourmet Pizzas, Lavazza Coffee

Hours

7 days 10am–4pm

Details are correct at time of writing

Please check winery website for up to date details

Accommodation

Information

Two hours drive from Brisbane to the top of the Granite Belt is this European-inspired retreat, with 30 acres of gardens, lawns, a vineyard and a winery. Heritage Estate cellar door has an extensive range of wines and liqueurs grown and made on the estate.

Heritage Estate accommodates 3 couples, with views of the stunning surrounding landscape. Each room a king or queen bed and other little luxuries such as the local newspaper. Throughout the property, you’ll find an eclectic collection of artworks and antiques.

Disconnect from reality, and reconnect with nature or your own mob of kangaroos and a resident koala. Completely off-grid, Vinewood Chalet is detox territory. A private place to rest, relax and refresh and is the epitome of privacy and luxury, with an outdoor Sauna. The two spacious bedrooms with king-size beds have granite ensuites, full granite kitchen and 2 lounge rooms, with spectacular vineyard views, and flanked by an apple orchard and backed by rainforest. Ideal for a group of friends or a family getaway, you will never want to leave.

Step back in time to 1864. The Winery Cedar Cottage is a beautiful three-room cottage that is completely lined with cedar so that you can smell the ambience as it would have been last century for their forefathers. Snuggle up on the leather lounge in front of the fire. All creature comforts are here, kitchenette, modern, marble bathroom with clawfoot bath and picture windows to view the forest from the bathtub, and your bedroom that looks out over the gardens. The original owner of this beautiful cedar lined cottage would have counted blessings. It contains a private bathroom, one Queen bed, and complimentary wine included.

Arrive from 12pm to enjoy lunch at the winery with the Chefs tasting menu accompanied by matched wines (Thu-Mon, optional extra).

Details are correct at time of writing

Please check winery website for up to date details

Stockist Information

Distribution Information

Cellar doors and online

Stockist

The Australian Club and our cellar door and online

Details

Heritage Estate logo
Rating
Winemaker Stephen Oliver
Viticulturalist Stephen Oliver, Robert Fenwick
Region Granite Belt
Address 747 Granite Belt Drive, Cottonvale, Qld 4375
Established 1990
Dozens 4000
Vineyards (area) 20 ha
Opening Hours 7 days 10–4
Telephone (07) 4685 2197
Website www.heritageestate.wine