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Barrelroom Wine Lounge

Sit back and relax in the Granite Belt's first wine lounge. The Barrelroom is open from 11am to 4pm every day, serving signature grazing platters, cheese boards and premium wines.

To guarantee your wine lounge experience, call us, book a table online, or pre-book our signature platter online. Walk-ins welcomed.

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"Sink into a leather lounge beside the fire, indulge in a wine flight of your choice, a Strange Bird varietal, or a glass of our award winning Saperavi. We want the wine lounge to be an extension of our Italian hospitality, a place where we can share our stories, heritage and world-class wines!"

Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi

 

  • An experience not to be missed

    Bring your friends and family to enjoy a first-class extended tasting experience. Everyone is welcome to taste their way through our collection, be it a glass, bottle or wine flight. Our experienced staff will guide you through your tasting.

    The ambience is rustic, moody, and just a little bit quirky. Think leather and luxury, the oaky gurgle of our port barrels, a roaring fire, ambient lighting and mirrors.

    The Barrelroom Wine Lounge is an unforgettable experience, set amongst the 160-year-old barrels, full of aging fortified wines. Places in this unique setting are limited. We suggest you book beforehand, especially on weekends and for large groups. 

  • Wine lounge menu options

    Guarantee yourself a place for lunch by ordering a Signature Grazing Platter, which includes a tasting of 4 premium Ballandean Estate Wines.

    Not sure what you would like to eat? Book a space for your group and decide when you arrive, but don’t miss out on this unique Granite Belt experience. You can choose from:

    • Signature Grazing Platter for One –  including a tasting of 4 wines of your choice $45. This is a substantial lunch. Order a Platter for Two if you have company!
    • Cheese Board – a selection of cheeses and salami to be enjoyed with a wine tasting of 4 wines for 2 people, or 2 glasses of wine $50
    • Tim Tam Slam – a dessert not to be shared! 
  • Unveiling Angelo’s 1987 Rare Tawny

    Ballandean Estate Wines has released Angelo’s 1987 Rare Tawny, meticulously crafted by estate patriarch Angelo Puglisi.
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    The 1987 Aged Port Barrel Release charity auction

    Unveiling Queensland wine history Ballandean Estate Wines is thrilled to announce the release of our 1987 Rare Tawny, crafted by Angelo Puglisi. This exceptional vintage, 37 years in the making, offers an unparalleled tasting experience, rich with flavors that promise to dance on your palate. The 1987 Rare Tawny experience Angelo’s 1987 Rare Tawny is […]
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    Angelo's 1987 Signature Barrel with an aged port bottle

    Ballandean Estate scoops prize pool at 40th Queensland Wine Awards

    Ballandean Estate was awarded a plethora of trophies at the 40th Annual Queensland Wine Awards Presentation Dinner, held at the Queensland College of Wine Tourism in Stanthorpe Thursday 31 October. The event was attended by 100-plus vignerons, international critics and dignitaries. A winning trajectory Queensland’s oldest family-owned and run winery was awarded: Ringing endorsement for […]
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    Ballandean Estate continues winning trajectory at the Australian Mediterranean Varieties Wine Show

    Ballandean Estate’s winemaker Boxi Zhen has continued his winning streak at the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland 2024 Australian Mediterranean Varieties Wine Show, held in Toowoomba. Queensland’s oldest family-owned and run winery was awarded Best in Queensland White for its 2023 Wild Ferment Viognier, and Best in Queensland Red for its 2023 Nebbiolo. A word […]
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    Ballandean Estate announces spring vineyard party

    Ballandean Estate has announced a vineyard party on Saturday 30 November 2024, celebrating the end of spring and the excitement of the new harvest to come. Wine lovers will be joining Angelo Puglisi, the Father of Queensland Wine — and five generations of the Puglisi family — for a soiree to remember.
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    Emerging Winemaker of the Year awarded to Boxi Zhen at Ballandean Estate

    Ballandean Estate’s winemaker Boxi Zhen has just been announced Emerging Queensland Winemaker of the Year by the Royal Queensland Wine Awards, testament to the fresh perspective and minimal intervention approach he is bringing to Queensland’s oldest family-owned and operated winery.`
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    Ballandean Estate wins Tripadvisor® Travellers’ Choice® Award 2024

    Ballandean Estate is pleased to announce it has been recognised in Tripadvisor’s® Travellers’ Choice® Awards for 2024, making this the third consecutive year for Queensland’s oldest family-run winery. The award honours businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing these winners placing these winners among the 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor globally. Trailblazing family legacy […]
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    Ballandean Estate releases minimal intervention wine collection

    Ballandean Estate has released its first minimal intervention wine series, thanks to young gun winemaker Boxi Zhen, who is literally shaking things up at Queensland’s oldest family-owned and operated winery. Inspired by 2023’s best-in-a-decade Malvasia vintage, Boxi’s  love affair with Granite Belt fruit is a beautiful expression of terroir. Ballandean Estate’s 2023 Minimal Intervention Series […]
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    Boxi-Zhen, winemaker, with his Minimal Intervention Wines

    Ballandean Estate Wines partners with Stanthorpe Scouts in fundraising initiative

    Ballandean Estate Wines has announced a new fundraising partnership through the Containers for Change program with Stanthorpe Scouts. Every used bottle from the estate is now being donated to the local Scout group, aiding in raising vital funds for their programs and activities. Over 3000 bottles have been donated to Containers for Change thus far. […]
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    Ballandean Estate’s vine to glass journey | My Way

    Did you catch Ballandean Estate on Channel 9’s My Way Sunday 18 February 2024? Angelo shares the Puglisi family heirloom story, our true vine to glass tale. “Queensland’s oldest winery, Ballandean Estate Wines offers award-winning wines made with love on-site, where visitors can enjoy a genuine vineyard experience at the Cellar Door. With the winery […]
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    Vineyard party honouring 80 years of Angelo Puglisi

    Ballandean Estate hosted its first vineyard party in five years to honour Angelo Puglisi, founder of the Queensland wine industry, in a belated 80th birthday celebration on his beloved Opera Block. In support of the Queensland wine industry Over 250 supporters of Queensland’s wine industry braved the weather to honour Angelo Puglisi, the Father of […]
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    Ballandean Estate set to host first vineyard party in five years

    Queensland’s oldest family-run winery is getting ready to welcome 1000-plus visitors through its cellar door this weekend. Ballandean Estate is hosting its first vineyard party in five years to honour Angelo Puglisi, the Father of Queensland Wine, in a belated 80th birthday celebration on his beloved Opera Block. Angelo’s daughter and estate manager Robyn Puglisi […]
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    Ballandean Estate wins Tripadvisor® 2023 Travellers’ Choice® Award

    Queensland’s oldest family owned and operated winery today announced it has been recognised by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travellers’ Choice award winner. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveller reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, placing these winners among the 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor globally. Ballandean Estate […]
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    Travellers' Choice awarded to Ballandean Estae. Leeanne and Yvonne in the Barrelroom Wine Lounge.

    Ballandean Estate awarded Most Successful Exhibitor and Best Viticulturalist at Qld Wine Awards

    Ballandean Estate took out top accolades last night at the Queensland Wine Awards, held at the Star Hotel in Brisbane. Queensland’s oldest family owned and run winery was awarded Most Successful Exhibitor and Best Viticulturalist (Angelo Puglisi and Robyn Robertson) on the night.  Ballandean Estate was awarded 4 gold, 4 silver and 6 bronze medals, […]
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    Angelo Puglisi celebrates 80 years at Ballandean Estate

    Angelo Puglisi, the Father of Queensland Wine, celebrated his 80th birthday Saturday 29 July at Ballandean Estate. The founder of Queensland’s oldest family-run winery has spent his entire life on Ballandean Estate. For almost a century Angelo’s family business has been at the forefront of developing and promoting the Queensland wine industry, from modest beginnings […]
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    New year, new winemaker at Ballandean Estate Wines

    Ballandean Estate is blending a new winemaker into the family fold, 32-year-old Boxi Zhen, who will be starting a new chapter in his winemaking career at Queensland’s oldest family-owned and operated winery. Fourth generation vigneron Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi says, Mr Zhen is enjoying the thriving community of the Granite Belt, the considerably cooler climate, natural beauty […]
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    Ballandean Estate brings home a swag of medals from the Australian Small Winemakers Show

    Ballandean Estate continues its winning streak with a swag of medals awarded this weekend at a national wine show for boutique winemakers.
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    Ballandean Estate brings the buzz to Fiano 2022 vintage release

    Ballandean Estate is  preparing to release its 10th Fiano vintage this Friday 16 September. Ballandean Estate winemaker Dylan Rhymer lends a sophisticated finesse to the rare white wine varietal, delivering a richer Italian style with mouth-watering acidity, grippy texture and mineral undertones. Estate manager Robyn Puglisi-Henderson says, “Originating in southern Italy, and widely grown throughout […]
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    Ballandean Estate farewells winemaker Dylan Rhymer

    Big changes are afoot at Ballandean Estate, Queensland’s oldest family-owned and operated winery. After 22 years at the helm, star winemaker Dylan Rhymer will be wrapping up vintage 2022 in the next few weeks. Next stop, Brisbane, as he moves to be closer to family and pursue a career in the bicycle industry. Fourth generation […]
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    Ballandean Estate opens the Granite Belt’s first wine lounge

    Ballandean Estate opened the Granite Belt’s first wine lounge on Friday 15 July 2022. Signature restaurant The Barrelroom has been made over into a snug and sophisticated space, designed to make you feel like you’re walking into the Puglisi family cellar. Fourth-generation vigneron Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi says, “We hope to provide a first-class, relaxed, extended tasting […]
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    Ballandean Estate wins 2022 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

    Ballandean Estate has been recognised by Tripadvisor today as a 2022 Travellers’ Choice award winner.  This award celebrates businesses that have received great reviews from cellar door visitors on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As challenging as the past year was, Ballandean Estate Wines stood out by consistently delivering positive experiences to cellar door […]
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    Nebbiolo crowned Best Italian Red Varietal at wine show

    Ballandean Estate’s 2019 Nebbiolo took home the Trophy for Best Italian Red Varietal at the Queensland International Emerging Wine Variety Challenge. Angelo Puglisi, founder of Queensland’s oldest family-owned and -operated winery, accepted the prize at the Brisbane awards dinner held at 66 on Ernest restaurant at Southbank, Thursday 26 May 2022. Wine analysis Estate owner […]
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    Coming soon: Ballandean Estate takes the reins back at The Barrelroom

    Ballandean Estate is preparing to convert its much-loved signature restaurant into the Granite Belt’s first wine lounge. Slated to open late July 2022, The Barrelroom will evolve into an atmospheric, cosy venue where visitors can sit back, relax and indulge in fine wine and platters of local produce. The venue makeover is the brainchild of […]
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    Ballandean Estate launching elevated tasting room experience

    Let us take you on a wine adventure! Be the first to try Taste Ballandean, an intimate wine and food tasting experience. Ballandean Estate Wines continues to tantalise palates with an all-new visitor offering, Taste Ballandean. This is the Granite Belt’s first elevated tasting room experience. It’s your chance to discover the history, winemaking, people and passion […]
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    Granite Belt bumper harvest underway as vines recover from drought

    Generational growers at Ballandean Estate, Queensland’s oldest family-owned and operated winery, are hailing vintage 2022 right on track to make up for years of drought, bushfire and hail. Fourth-generation vigneron Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi says, We’ve had the wettest year in over 30 years on the Granite Belt. Combining that with an exceptionally cool spring and summer […]
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    Beyond the Crown with the queens of Ballandean

    We will be hosting the launch of podcast series Beyond the Crown  at The Barrelroom this Saturday at 5pm, a rich tapestry of stories from the former Queens, Princesses and Young Ambassadors of Stanthorpe’s Apple and Grape Harvest Festival.
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    Granite Belt good times keep rolling

    Interstate travel restrictions continue to deliver an unprecedented tourism boom on the Granite Belt, as Ballandean Estate, Queensland’s oldest family owned and operated winery, reports over five hundred through its cellar door over the weekend. Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi, fourth-generation vigneron and wine industry leader, says: “The distance from Brisbane and the Gold Coast is a blessing […]
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    For the love of bees: A great Italian white from Ballandean Estate

    Our Fiano has high acidity, a hint of nut and an almost honeyed texture — a bit of sting to it! It’s a lighter bodied, rich and textural dry unwooded white, with a blend of tropical and stone fruits on the palate, blessed with a honey, biscuit and floral bouquet. Ballandean Estate sells out of […]
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    Gamekeeper’s Dinner for the carnivores

    Ballandean Estate’s annual Gamekeepers Dinner is going ahead on Saturday 25 September, with a second round of tickets released because of border closures.  This culinary event sells out every year within days and has a culinary pedigree of thirty-plus years. Estate manager Robyn Puglisi-Henderson says:
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    Ballandean Estate releasing drought-resistant Durif wine

    Ballandean Estate is set to release its exclusive 2018 vintage single-vineyard Durif, a full-bodied alternative red.  The ultimate choice for any lover of big reds, this much anticipated vintage will be available for tasting at Ballandean Estate’s cellar door and for sale online from Saturday 28 August onwards, RRP $42. Discover why Durif is a […]
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    Pioneers celebrate 50th vintage on Australia’s second annual Shiraz Wine Day

    When it comes to pizzaz and Australian Shiraz, wine pioneers and Ballandean Estate founders Angelo and Mary Puglisi will be celebrating their lifetime achievement in style on Australia’s second annual Shiraz Wine Day this Thursday 22 July 2021.  They stand behind over 50 years of Shiraz, a remarkable achievement in a nation where most producers […]
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    Madeleine’s Fury takes out Vineyard Cup at Ballandean Estate

    Over 150 punters flocked to Ballandean Estate’s inaugural Autumn Race Day on Sunday 2 May 2020. Aimee McKean and Madeleine Green from Brisbane won the Vineyard Cup with syndicate Madeleine’s Fury. They will be hosting an exclusive Ballandean Estate pop-up tasting at home with ten lucky friends.
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    Ballandean Estate building upon stellar Saperavi reputation

    Rare and alternative wine release Ballandean Estate is releasing its much-anticipated 2018 vintage single-vineyard Saperavi, a full-bodied rare and alternative red. The Granite Belt has garnished itself a fearsome reputation for this varietal, originating in Soviet Georgia, where they have been making wine for more than 8000 years. The 2018 vintage will be available for […]
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    Father of Queensland Wine releases 50th vintage of Shiraz

    Angelo and Mary Puglisi, pioneers of the wine industry in Queensland, are releasing  Ballandean Estate’s 50th Anniversary Opera Block Shiraz today, a milestone for the Granite Belt, the Puglisi family and Queensland wine. Newlyweds Angelo and Mary Puglisi embarked on their lifelong wine adventure in 1968 as they founded Queensland’s oldest family-owned and -operated winery. Little did […]
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    Granite Belt booms over Australia Day long weekend

    The Australia Day long weekend on the Granite Belt has smashed visitation records, with wineries and accommodation houses recording a visitor influx that has operators pumped for a stellar year ahead. Booming at our cellar door Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi, fourth-generation vigneron and long-time Granite Belt ambassador says: Booked out at the Granite Belt Motel At the Granite […]
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    The Merry Muster meets the Opera Block at Ballandean

    This week Ballandean Estate hosted the Granite Belt’s biggest picnic of 2020, as The Merry Muster, a convoy of seven buses from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, descended on Queensland’s oldest family owned and operated winery.  Fourth-generation vigneron Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi says, We’ve seen an enormous influx of wine tourists at the cellar door and restaurant […]
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    Ballandean Estate brings the love to Brisbane in response to visitation doubling

    Ballandean Estate brings the love to Brisbane in response to visitation doubling Alternative wine ambassador Ballandean Estate will be bringing the love to Brisbane at Saturday’s Drink Queensland Cellar Door Festival. Since COVID-19 lockdown, Queensland’s oldest family-owned and family-operated winery has experienced an extraordinary uptake in visitation as Queenslanders were freed to travel in their […]
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    Giallo Fiano Malvasia! World-first Strange Bird™ trilogy from Ballandean Estate

    Estate founder Angelo Puglisi has spent over 50 years building his reputation as the father of Queensland wine and industry, from the day he rolled into town with two trucks carrying 1000-gallon barrels down the main street of Stanthorpe back in 1971.  His experimentation with Italian varietals has been a major contribution to the establishment […]
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    5000 Shiraz vines planted!

    Queensland’s oldest family-owned and -operated winery future-proofed its reputation for world-class Shiraz by planting 5000 Shiraz plants next to the Opera Block vineyard at Ballandean Estate last week. Fourth-generation vigneron Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi says, In the next few months Ballandean Estate will be releasing its much-anticipated 50th vintage of Shiraz. “Our cool climate Shiraz is a vinicultural jewel.  2018 […]
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    Queenslanders visit the Granite Belt for the first time

    After opening its doors ten days ago to interstate visitors, Ballandean Estate Wines is reporting a minimal impact on visitation. Queenslanders continue to embrace a wine country getaway as visitors pour in from the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane primarily. Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi, fourth-generation vigneron at Queensland’s oldest family-owned and -operated winery on the Granite Belt, says, […]
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    Ballandean Estate Good to Go with visitor uptake

    The easing of intrastate travel restrictions has seen Queenslanders embracing a wine country getaway, as Ballandean Estate Wines opens its doors for tastings for the sixth week since lockdown. Queensland’s oldest family-owned and -operated winery on the Granite Belt is reporting a significant increase in visitor numbers through the cellar door. Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi, fourth-generation vigneron […]
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    Catch it while you can! Ballandean Estate celebrates cellar door opening with Malvasia vintage release

    Ballandean Estate is launching its second vintage of Malvasia at the cellar door this weekend. The 2019 vintage is a truly rare alternative wine, with only 65 cases produced this year at Ballandean Estate, and less than 200 Australia-wide. Demand will outstrip supply quickly, as last year’s first vintage sold out within weeks and received […]
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    Local pride as Granite Belt features in multimillion-dollar tourism campaign

    Granite Belt winery operators Leanne Puglisi-Gangemi of Ballandean Estate and Warren Smith of Pyramid Road Wines have a starring role in Tourism Queensland’s latest campaign, It’s a beautiful place to holiday here. #HolidayHereThisYear Fourth-generation vigneron and regional tourism ambassador Leanne Puglisi-Gangemi says, It is just so good to see cellar doors from the Granite Belt […]
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    Ballandean Estate releases Fiano, a great Italian white

    Ballandean Estate has released the latest vintage of its much-anticipated single-vineyard Fiano. Could this Strange Bird™ be Australia’s best alternative white wine?
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    Fun Over Fifty brings festive cheer to the Granite Belt

    Ballandean Estate is welcoming busloads of visitors through its cellar door today, thanks to award-winning tour operator Fun Over Fifty.  Over 75 guests are expected to inject thousands of dollars into the Granite Belt by buying from the bush this Christmas. Ballandean Estate has a long-standing association with Fun Over Fifty, a friendship that spans […]
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    Samuel Bassett award trifecta for Puglisi family

    Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi of Ballandean Estate on the Granite Belt has been honoured with the prestigious Samuel Bassett Award at this week’s 36th Queensland Wine Awards. One of Australia’s most influential woman in wine, Leeanne is the third Puglisi family member to receive this award, which recognises a major contribution by an individual to the Queensland […]
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    Ballandean Estate releases Moscato Giallo Strange Bird™ 13 on Angelo Puglisi’s birthday

    Ballandean Estate is set to release its latest Strange Bird™, a 2019 Moscato Giallo to coincide with the father of Queensland wine’s 76th birthday on Monday 29 July 2019. Angelo Puglisi, estate owner of Queensland’s oldest family-owned and -operated winery, planted his first acre of Moscato Giallo vines in 2014. A wine pioneer, Angelo’s vinicultural […]
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    Pinot Noir crowned Angelo Puglisi Grand Champion Wine of Show

    Angelo Puglisi, the Father of Queensland Wine, today returned to the Ekka to present the inaugural Angelo Puglisi Grand Champion Wine of Show. A Tasmanian Pinot Noir took out the accolade, and is the first red wine to win the wine of show in six years. The Giant Steps Nocton Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018 is […]
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    Women in wine fermenting change at Ballandean Estate

    Ballandean Estate has a rich history of empowered women in wine. Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi was recently voted onto the Winemaker’s Federation board, and is Queensland’s first female voice and vote. At just 19 years of age, estate matriarch and wine pioneer Mary Puglisi visualised opening a cellar door and being the catalyst for Queensland’s Barossa and […]
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    Gala glitterati dazzle at Ballandean Estate’s Opera in the Vineyard 2019

    Opera in the Vineyard 2019 dazzled at Ballandean Estate on Sunday 5 May. Over 550 people attended the charity gala, co-hosted by Rotary Stanthorpe, with all funds raised going to charity. Sunday was our first frost of the season, and from a chilly start of 1 degrees in the morning, the day blossomed into a […]
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    Love to light up the stage at Opera in the Vineyard 2019

    Husband and wife operatic stars Rosario La Spina and Milijana Nikolic will be lighting up the stage with a dazzling performance at Opera in the Vineyard 2019, a gala charity event held in the spectacular vineyards of Ballandean Estate on the Granite Belt this Sunday 5 May. Mezzo-soprano meets tenor This is a rare opportunity […]
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    Honeymoon Harvest

    Love is in the air at Ballandean Estate. Meet French lovebirds Afef and Thomas! Ballandean Estate’s harvest season has been sweetened by the addition of honeymooning French couple Afef Idoudi (24) and Thomas Relizani (28), who have spent the last few weeks hand-picking much of Ballandean Estate’s fruit for the season.  Vineyard valentines Our vineyard valentines hail from […]
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    The Granite Belt weighs in to Geographical Indications (GI) debate with European Union at Bond University

    Taking Provenance Seriously: Will Australia Benefit from Better Legal Protection for GIs? Colloquium at Bond University on Monday 12 February saw the Granite Belt weigh in to a Geographical Indications (GI) debate with EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan.  Organised by the Centre for Commercial Law, the event investigated how the European experience can inform […]
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    Liquid gold to flow on the Granite Belt: Sylvaner at Ballandean Estate

    Ballandean Estate’s world-class Sylvaner is set to make a splash on the international stage yet again as this dry summer is delivering optimal growing conditions for a temperamental Strange Bird variety. This decadent dessert wine has had international wine judges raving since 1985, with 15 trophies, 2 gold, 22 silver and 54 bronze awards.
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    Your guide to matching feast food with Ballandean wine

    Is your family feast food modern or traditional? Matching your Christmas menu to divine wines is a pleasure. And to make it a make it a breeze, we’ve put together this easy food and wine matching guide. Let us inspire you with some Ballandean delights. Starters We like to keep it light and lovely with […]
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    Ballandean Estate releases 30th vintage of Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

    Ballandean Estate is set to release its 30th vintage of Semillon Sauvignon Blanc on 12 November 2018. Angelo Puglisi, estate founder of Queensland’s oldest family-owned and -operated winery, planted his first Semillon vines in 1973. He was excited by the possibility of the Granite Belt’s warm days and cold nights delivering intensely-flavoured fruit and divine […]
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    50 years of Shiraz vineyard party at Ballandean Estate

    Our Shiraz Vineyard Party was a soiree to remember. Fifty years since the first wine grapes were legally planted on the Granite Belt—at Queensland’s oldest operating winery—now THAT’S worth celebrating! Over 230 guests gathered to revel in the vineyard overlooking the Opera Block Shiraz vines, planted 50 years ago in 1968. The current vintage of […]
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    Ballandean Estate Celebrates 50 years of Shiraz with the Father of Queensland Wine

    2018 marks 50 years of Shiraz plantings on the Opera Block vineyard at Ballandean Estate, Queensland’s oldest family-owned and -operated winery.  Estate founder Angelo Puglisi had a vision to develop a viable and sustainable commercial wine industry in the Granite Belt region, and in 1968, he planted a block of Shiraz vines with his new wife […]
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    The true story of a fish and a family and a wine business

    To The Editor of The Week That Was Last Friday you mentioned you love Fish and you love Families and we know you love Wine, we have it all in Ballandean. Fish You haven’t seen a good fish photo in awhile?  This little fish was caught on the Severn River in Ballandean just this week.  […]
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  • star ratingTop quality - Was pleasantly surprised by the options available
    Not only wine tasting but a number of tasting plates of cheeses, meats and pickled items with crackers and sourdough bread ... read more

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    May 28, 2024

    star ratingEducational experience!! - Visiting Ballandean Estate Wines was an experience like no other. The service received from Robyn during our wine tasting was personalised, attentive & filled with knowledge. Robyn made visiting Ballandean... read more

    avatar thumb bobby c
    March 14, 2024

    star ratingBallandean estate cellar door  - I cannot express in words how beautiful this place is. Booked the vineyard picnic the food was amazing the wine spectacular definitely worth the drive

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    February 17, 2024
  • star ratingVineyard  - Brilliant vineyard, beautiful family, wonderful hospitality. Treat you like family every time.,Food amazing. Wines are balanced & cater for all tastes.

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    February 7, 2024

    star ratingBallandean Estate = FUN  - A wonderful birthday celebration for Angelo, who was in top form with the microphone. A well attended and catered event, and best of all we got to taste the... read more

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    February 3, 2024

    star ratingGood times  - We attended Angelo’s 80th birthday party at Ballandean. A wonderful family business that has been established for years. Yes, there have been ups and downs but the family have triumphed.... read more

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    February 3, 2024
  • star ratingWinery day  - My wife and family were greeted on entry with a glass each of sparkly, very nice. We had a great table with all the views and trimmings the smorgasbord was... read more

    avatar thumb Mario D
    February 3, 2024

    star ratingWhat an enchanting place to visit and have a wine tasting with lunch. Graham our host was highly knowledgeable and provided outstanding service. We felt like royalty being... read more

    Rotowaro
    September 4, 2023

    star ratingTop Service - Decided to pop in for wine tasting and so glad we did. Such a lovely winery with great wines and just the best service. We decided to get a platter... read more

    616hiltonr
    August 20, 2023
  • star ratingWhat an experience - Thanks Graeme!  - After a morning of hiking and being limited on lunch options on a Monday, I called and spoke with Graeme, who said it was OK that I arrive in my... read more

    rachelwilliamson2016
    August 14, 2023

    star ratingNot to be Missed - This is one winery no to miss!! Superb family owned winery, Some of the best wines I tried in the area.

    Flyer370607
    August 2, 2023

    star ratingAmazing - One winey stood out on our tour from the rest, so we went back for a cheese platter the next day. Welcoming, informative, excellent customer service and of course the... read more

    suttee2017
    July 6, 2023
  • star ratingFantastic food wine and service!  - Fantastic! We had a superb local cheese board accompanied with wine tasting! The wine was exceptional and the cheese charcuterie was divine. To top this off, we had the... read more

    Leigh A
    June 26, 2023

    star ratingA must visit cellar door, fantastic people and fantastic wine. Can't rate them high enough. We now buy regularly and their delivery and product is amazing.

    Adventure57784213178
    June 8, 2023

    star ratingWe went to this winery on a stop on a tour and it was amazing! The staff were so friendly and accommodating and the wine was even better! If you... read more

    SinsaneTravel
    April 17, 2023
  • star ratingTop Spot - Loved the wine, history of the family and friendly staff! Highly recommend Highlands Wine Tour, and generally love lots about the Stanthorpe area, we’ll have to visit again as we... read more

    harvesjulie
    April 16, 2023

    star ratingWine tasting and lunch - Very helpful staff member (Graham?) who guided us through the tasting informatively. Processed our order and arranged our membership very efficiently. Took us through to the restaurant and... read more

    wendyjohnson2023
    April 13, 2023

    star ratingBeat Winery Experience Ever! - It’s rare these days that you get such a pleasant surprise whilst travelling around but today’s visit to Ballandean Estate Wines was just that.

    After a warm welcome... read more

    seb7701
    April 13, 2023
  • star ratingQLD wine - Absolutely lovely place to visit who said qld don’t have nice wine THEY DO
    Most help and would recommend if you are in the area ..
    Mr nobody .

    mark m
    April 12, 2023

    star ratingA must visit! - My personal favourites are the Rosé and the Fiano, but everyone has different tastes so you should go and try some for yourself. Everyone I’ve taken there have their personal... read more

    leahm956
    April 12, 2023

    star ratingI would like to thank Leanne and Robyn for a wonderful afternoon. In 2021 l was lucky enough to have been gifted an adopt-a vine (Shiraz) and a picnic voucher... read more

    Mhairi M
    April 9, 2023
  • star ratingGreat day out - Had a fantastic day at Ballandean Estate with wine tasting and then a beautiful lunch, The staff were so friendly and helpful, and we will be going back as soon... read more

    martinbS4293CV
    April 6, 2023

    star ratingAfternoon treat - We had a delightful afternoon with family at the Ballandean Estate.
    I must admit that it has become our regular place to bring family or friends when visiting us.... read more

    Ruth T
    April 5, 2023

    star ratingWonderful afternoon! - Spent a wonderful afternoon with friends at Ballandean Wineries. We had the Tasting platter and did some wine tasting. Great to see people so passionate about their product... read more

    JLO186
    February 14, 2023
  • star ratingGreat Atmosphere and Well Guided Tasting - Staff were welcoming, knowledgeable and well organised. Wines were well presented and explained, and confirmed its ranking with me of one of the two best experiences in the Granite Belt... read more

    alanQED
    February 1, 2023

    star ratingGreat time - Had a great time. The staff were great. Helpful and friendly. The wine was great, joined the wine club so we can order our wine.

    m0ni1310
    February 1, 2023

    star ratingThird visit to Ballandean Estate Wines and first since the pandemic. Great wines and the lunch experience in the Barrel Room was exceptional. Only disappointment was the 3... read more

    Graham E
    November 2, 2022
  • star ratingVery enjoyable wine tasting experience - Very friendly, polite and efficient staff who were most welcoming. Did not dine there but impressed by the aroma of the Barrel Room. Very enjoyable wine tasting experience.

    Peter C
    October 24, 2022

    star ratingSplendid venue and wine tasting. - My friend and I were fortunate enough to stop here on our way home from Stanthorpe, thank goodness we did as it was a highlight of my trip.
    ... read more

    Club_Cazbar
    September 14, 2022

    star ratingOutstanding - It’s worth lingering fireside with a cheeseboard. A fitting setting with some of the best wines in Queensland.
    THANKYOU Ballandean Estate Wines

    temp9872022
    September 7, 2022

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