Ballandean Estate Wines is preparing to host Vineyard Sing on Saturday, 23 May 2026, a six-hour festival which promises a unique blend of singing, dancing, premium wines and gourmet food.
Event organiser Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi shared her delight in the strong support from the local community and friends of Ballandean Estate.
Introducing the Ultimate Wine Country Weekend
“We’d like to thank everyone who got behind this event early, and for all the visitors who made this one of our biggest Easter weekends yet in a time of uncertainty.
“To show our appreciation, we’re introducing the Ultimate Wine Country Weekend, valued at over $1200. The winner will receive a three-night stay at Accommodation Creek Cottages, a welcome hamper on arrival, an elevated tasting and lunch experience at the Barrelroom Wine Lounge, and transport to and from the event.
“Imagine relaxing by the firepit, enjoying your cozy country cottage set amongst ancient gum trees, overlooking the stunning Sundown Valley in Ballandean. What a great place to relax after an exhilarating day of music, wine, and excellent company.
“Entering the giveaway is incredibly simple. Every Vineyard Sing ticket purchased before 5pm Thursday 23 April automatically constitutes one entry into the draw. We’d also like to reassure our wonderful early supporters that we have entered existing ticket holders into the draw. We will announce the winner on Friday 24 April 2026.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone for a day of music and connection in the vines. Ballandean has so much to offer, and we’re glad to give someone the chance to explore the people, place and passion that make it magical,” said Ms Puglisi-Gangemi.
Building on the estate’s legacy as the premier host for the region’s largest events, including the iconic Opera in the Vineyard — which spanned 27 events, drew crowds over more than 2000, and raised over $1 million for charity — Vineyard Sing is set to become the next chapter in Ballandean Estate’s storied history.
🗓️Date: Saturday, 23 May 2026 Time: 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM Location: Ballandean Estate Wines, 354 Sundown Road, Ballandean QLD 4382 Tickets: $50 per person – Limited availability! Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/DJJAN
Vineyard Sing — cheese platter and a welcome bottle of wine, plus transport to and from the event
Barrelroom Wine Lounge $100 voucher — enjoy lunch and an elevated wine tasting
Valued at $1200
Watch highlights from the inaugural Vineyard Sing event November 2025
A musical journey with gourmet food and premium wines
Unlike traditional concerts, Vineyard Sing invites attendees to become the performers. Under the expert guidance of choirmaster who brings over 20 years of experience leading participatory choruses, a pop-up choir will come together to sing all-time favourite songs in harmony.
The day’s musical journey will feature a special guest appearance from Michelle Hampton, a seasoned entertainer whose infectious energy gets the crowd up and dancing, adding another layer of excitement to the day.
The festival will feature three dynamic sets of live music, including performances by local band No Relation. Guests can also indulge in gourmet food from local vendors and sip on Ballandean Estate’s award-winning wines, all while soaking in the breathtaking vineyard views.
About Ballandean Estate Wines
As Queensland’s oldest family-owned winery, Ballandean Estate Wines has been a cornerstone of the Granite Belt’s wine and cultural scene for generations. Known for its award-winning cool-climate wines and its commitment to community, the estate has hosted some of the region’s most iconic events, blending world-class experiences with the warmth of family tradition.
If you’d like a media famil to Vineyard Sing in May, we can pop you (and a friend if you like) on our VIP list.
Let us present you with Ballandean Estate’s Cantina Nota for 2026! On March 17, we wrapped up the 2026 harvest here at Ballandean Estate with the final load of Cabernet Franc — a fitting end to a season packed with challenges, gutsy decisions, and serious flavour. The last grapes are in, the presses are finally catching their breath, and we’re buzzing with anticipation at the cellar door.
Every vintage tells its own story, and 2026’s is a tale of resilience, teamwork, and a hearty splash of creative juices. Early heat waves were the catalyst for launching bold new vineyard trials that flipped thescript on grape growing and delivered some tasty surprises.
The extreme heat meant fast-ripening fruit, but our proactive techniques helped us bring in a dazzling array of grapes: Black and White Muscat, Shiraz, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot all got their time in the spotlight.But it’s the Fiano and Durif — plus Viognier, Malvasia, Saperavi, and Cabernet Franc — that have us especially excited. If your wine rack is chasing something a little different, these Strange Bird varietals promise a wine adventure in every glass.
A dash of rebellion: pushing the boundaries
That spark led to two major vineyard experiments with our Durif and Fiano.
Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi, sums it up,
“Ballandean Estate built its reputation on innovation, a consistent quality, and a dash of rebellion. This vintage proves that when we push boundaries in the vineyard, we create truly extraordinary wines.”
Reimagining Durif
Durif is a powerhouse variety: inky, robust, and not afraid to make a statement. But it does have its quirks — tight grape clusters and a tendency for drama. Enter vineyard manager Robyn Robertson, who gave the Durif bunches a serious prune just after flowering. Loose and well-ventilated, these clusters were less likely to hold onto moisture. The Durif vines focused energy on fewer grapes, producing berries with deep concentration and aromas that would make any oenophile swoon. This early intervention not only reduced disease risk, it gave us a Durif which is the ultimate choice for any lover of big reds. What makes our Durif unique is its vibrant and sophisticated cool climate expression, lean and fresh with intense acidity, a gorgeous inky purple with a crimson meniscus in the glass.
Finding the fabulous in Fiano
If Durif is bold, Fiano is the overachiever—fast-growing, vigorous, and, left unchecked, happy to throw a leaf party at the expense of the fruit. Our award-winning winemaker, Boxi Zhen, saw an opportunity to experiment. His solution? Radical leaf removal, right after the first week of flowering, baring the fruit to the Granite Belt sun. What followed was alchemy: to protect themselves from the sunlight, the grapes developed a natural “sunscreen” — skin tannins and proteins — which in turn supercharged their flavour. The Fiano juice that emerged was the best we’ve seen in three years: thick, lush, and aromatic, promising a wine that’s as textured as it is sensuous.
Boxi Zhen stirring it up
Behind our standout vintage is Boxi Zhen, our young winemaker who’s quietly enhancing the Ballandean playbook. Boxi ventured from China to Adelaide to earn his Master of Viticulture and Oenology, adding a degree in Food Science for good measure. With a keen scientific mind and a passion for minimal- intervention winemaking, Boxi lets the fruit and Granite Belt terroir shine in every bottle — wild yeast and all. His recent accolades— such as Emerging Winemaker of the Year 2024, Winemaker of the Year 2024 and 2025, and 95 points from James Halliday for both the 2023 Nebbiolo and 2023 Small Batch Reserve Chardonnay — mean the wine world is taking notice.
A legacy of excellence on the Granite Belt
Ballandean Estate isn’t just riding a winning streak; we’ve reinforced our reputation for excellence spanning 50-plus years of winemaking. The 2025 Queensland Wine Awards saw us named Winery of the Year, Winemaker of the Year, and Viticulturalist of the Year — two years in a row. We don’t chase awards, but we do love knowing our commitment to premium,terroir-driven wines resonates beyond our vineyard gates. Every glass is a taste of Puglisi family history, and a celebration of what the land can offer.
Varietal stars of Vintage 2026
After a mad rush at the end of January and into February, we can confidently say the vintage quality is outstanding. The extreme heat meant fast-ripening, but our proactive techniques helped us bring in a dazzling array of grapes: Black and White Muscat, Shiraz, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot all had their time in the sun. But it’s the Fiano and Durif—plus Viognier, Malvasia, Saperavi, and Cabernet Franc—that have us especially excited. If your wine rack is crying out for something a little different, these Strange Bird varietals promise adventure in every sip.
What’s next in the cellar?
With the vineyard quieting down, Boxi and team are busy nurturing the new vintage through its next stages. We’re putting the finishing touches on our amici favourites: our 2026 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, the crowd pleasing White Pearl, and the Summertime blend. Up first? Our beautifully vibrant 2026 Rosé—perfect for a fridge near you. Looking ahead, keep an eye out for the 2025 Vintage Saperavi fortified wine (think winter evenings and good company).
Taste the gorgeous Granite Belt
2026 proved that a little innovation, collaboration, and a cheerful disregard for business as usual can lead to spectacular wines. While we work away on new releases, there’s no better time to discover our current range — from Halliday-hyped bottles to everyday savours. Visit our cellar door or shop online, and let’s raise a glass to rebellion, resilience, and the glory of the Granite Belt’s high-altitude wines.
About Ballandean Estate Wines
Ballandean Estate Wines is Queensland’s oldest family-owned and operated winery. Since 1932, the Puglisi family has been producing premium quality wines on the Granite Belt. Blending tradition with modern techniques, Ballandean Estate is renowned for its Strange Bird™ alternative varieties and its commitment to the region’s history and future.
Ballandean Estate Wines, Queensland’s oldest family-owned and operated winery, has been awarded a Five-Star Rating by the Halliday Wine Companion. This recognition places the Granite Belt winery among Australia’s most outstanding wine producers, acknowledging its consistent production of wines of exemplary quality and character.
Fourth-generation vigneron Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi expressed her pride in the achievement.
Generations of winemaking excellence underpin Five-Star Rating
“We’re always grateful to have our commitment to excellence across five generations of winemaking recognised. Ballandean Estate exceeded Halliday’s stringent criteria with three of our wines achieving the coveted 95-point score: our 2023 Nebbiolo, 2023 Small Batch Reserve Chardonnay, and Angelo’s 1987 Rare Tawny.
“This Five-Star Rating requires wineries to demonstrate a pattern of producing wines of exceptional quality. We’d also like to congratulate Balancing Heart Wines and Symphony Hill Wines for achieving this status.
“Ballandean Estate continues to push boundaries whilst honouring traditional winemaking practices. We’d like to thank our teams in the vineyard, cellar door and production staff for raising the bar when it comes to innovation and quality. A big shout out to winemaker Boxi Zhen and our vineyard manager Robyn Robertson.
Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi
Ballandean Estate’s recognition reflects decades of dedication to crafting premium cool-climate wines from their high-altitude vineyards situated over 800 metres above sea level. The Granite Belts’s unique terroir, characterised by free-draining granitic soils and cool-climate conditions, provides ideal growing conditions for both traditional and alternative varietals.
A word from James Halliday
James Halliday praised the winery, describing it as “A rock of ages in the Granite Belt, owned by the ever-cheerful and charming Angelo and Mary Puglisi. Ballandean Estate’s cool-climate, high-altitude and granitic terroir deliver national and international award-winning wines.”
Five-Star Rating builds on awards trajectory
The Five-Star Rating comes following Ballandean Estate’s remarkable success at the 40th Queensland Wine Awards in 2024, where the winery claimed eight major trophies, including Winery of the Year, Winemaker of the Year and Viticulturalist of the Year. The five-star rating places Ballandean Estate among an elite group of Australian wineries recognised for their outstanding quality and consistency.
Established in 1932 by Salvatore Cardillo, Ballandean Estate has been pioneering Queensland winemaking for over nine decades. The estate’s unique terroir, characterised by granitic soils, cool climate conditions, and high altitude, creates ideal conditions for producing wines with intense flavours and natural acidity that have earned national and international recognition.
As we count down the days until winter pruning is complete at Ballandean Estate, we’re reminded why we cherish this time of year. The crisp winter mornings, breathtaking sunsets, and the anticipation of spring’s arrival when bud burst will signal the start of a new growing season.
The end of winter at Ballandean Estate brings a special kind of magic to our vineyard. While our vines have been resting in their deep winter sleep, thanks to those essential sub-zero temperatures we’ve enjoyed since June, our vineyard team has been working through the frosty mornings on one of our most important annual tasks: pruning.
This mammoth undertaking is reaching completion, as our team has carefully pruned each dormant vine by hand. It’s meticulous work that requires skill and patience, but it’s absolutely crucial for the quality of next season’s harvest.
What makes our pruning technique special?
We’re not just following tradition—we’re innovating. Our team is currently conducting trial work, experimenting with different pruning techniques to see how we can achieve various crop loads. This commitment to continuous improvement is what sets Ballandean Estate apart and helps us produce the exceptional wines you love.
The pruning process involves removing excess canes and carefully shaping each vine to optimize sunlight exposure and airflow. This attention to detail during the dormant season directly impacts the quality and quantity of grapes we’ll harvest in the months ahead, all contributing to the unique character of our cool climate wines.
Why cool climate makes all the difference
The Granite Belt’s unique position as Australia’s highest wine region—less than 1% of Australian vineyards sit 600m above sea level—creates the perfect conditions for cool climate wine production. Our high-altitude location delivers natural acidity that enhances freshness, structure, and lift in every bottle. Cool climate wines are medium-bodied, fresh, and focused, with refined tannins, impressive flavor intensity, and moderate alcohol levels that express our terroir with remarkable elegance.
Ballandean Estate’s production facility is thriving at full capacity after successfully harvesting 95% of Vintage 25, dodging the looming threat of Cyclone Alfred last week.
Fourth-generation vigneron Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi reflected on the whirlwind week, sharing,
“We are high and dry for Vintage 25! Over the weekend, we received just 15 mm of rain here at Ballandean, and we are counting our blessings, almost 200 tons of fruit. We harvested just 9 tons of fruit during drought back in 2020, which placed terrible stress on our vines. It took them three years to recover, perfect timing for our new winemaker Boxi Zhen, who now has three outstanding vintages to his credit.”
Weather enhancing gowing conditions for an early vintage
The rush to complete the harvest has led to an exceptional vintage in the making.
“The weather has really worked in our favour this year, our dams are full, we had vintage start early in January, no hail and minimal rain conditions bringing the sugars up early for beautifully balanced fruit with an acidic spine. Our next few years of wines are just looking better and better!
“Last week, we brought in Shiraz, Durif, and Merlot grapes, all of which were ready early thankfully. A big shout out to the harvesting team from Sirromet Wines—Phil, Doug, and Brad—who went above and beyond to help us bring in most of our harvest before Cyclone Alfred arrived. We have just a small parcel of our Shiraz and Cabernet out to finish ripening.
“There are some sensational wines under crush, and our production facility is at capacity—a bumper vintage indeed. We are now patiently waiting for ferments to finish so we can make way for our hero red varietals,” Leeanne added.
A warm welcome awaits at the cellar door
The recent cyclone may have kept some visitors at bay, but the Granite Belt vineyard remains as welcoming as ever. Leeanne warmly extended her invitation to wine enthusiasts, saying,
“It’s been a quiet weekend with a smattering of visitors from the Sunshine Coast and Hervey Bay. We just want to assure weather-affected wine lovers that you can expect a warm welcome at Ballandean Estate once you’re ready. The Granite Belt is waiting for you!”
“Wine lovers can look forward to experiencing the estate’s latest vintage releases and award-winning wines.
“We’d love to share our newest vintages and Wild Ferments with you. Our 2023 Wild Ferment Viognier has taken out nine medals thus far, plus a trophy at the Toowoomba Royal Wine Show,” said Ms Puglisi-Gangemi.
Located in Queensland’s beautiful Granite Belt, Ballandean Estate continues to uphold its legacy as Queensland’s oldest family-owned and operated winery. Visitors to Ballandean can enjoy premium cool-climate wines, explore the rustic cellar door, and take in the breathtaking backdrop of wine country just a short drive from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast.
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:
Winery of the Year
Winemaker of the Year – Boxi Zhen
Viticulturalist of the Year – Angelo Puglisi and Robyn Robertson
Champion Wine of Show – 2024 Fiano
Champion Mainstream White Variety – 2023 Chardonnay
Champion Mainstream Red Variety – 2023 Shiraz Viognier
“This is one of Ballandean Estate’s biggest wins, on a par with taking out the first major national trophy for a Queensland winery as Most Successful Exhibitor in the early nineties at the Australian Small Winemakers Show, and our gold medal at the 2018 Saperavi World Prize.
“Yet another ringing endorsement for our young gun Boxi Zhen in his second vintage as a Granite Belt winemaker. He is really making his mark as Emerging Queensland Winemaker of the Year.”
Congratulations to the winners
“We congratulate our friends and neighbours from Sancerre Estate Brad and Stacey Allen, Ridgemill Estate, Sirromet, Riversands Wines and Tony Hassell from Just Red Wines, who received the Samuel Basset award for his significant contribution to the Queensland wine industry.”
“It’s great to see the work we do in the vineyard recognised. It’s the quality of our fruit that sets us apart, high altitude and cool climate delivering intense flavours and such high acid. Big thanks for the tender loving cultivation of our vines by vineyard manager Robyn Robertson, and Dad, the Father of Queensland wine, Angelo Puglisi, and to our vineyard and winemaking teams.”
James Halliday 95-point wines
“We’ve just had three of our wines announced as 95-point wines by James Halliday: 2023 Nebbiolo, 2023 Small Batch Reserve Chardonnay, and Angelo’s Vintage Tawny 1987, which we’ll be releasing as an exclusive limited edition in a few weeks’ time. These 95-point wines qualify us to be a five-star-rated winery in the next release of the Halliday Wine Companion.”
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.
We’ve had the wettest year in over 30 years on the Granite Belt. Combining that with an exceptionally cool spring and summer is delivering an abundance of beautiful fruit. We are lucky to have escaped the heavy rainfall hitting much of southeast Queensland.
In 2020, we harvested just 7.5 tonnes of fruit in 2020, a vintage heavily impacted by the end of drought and a hailstorm. In 2021, Ballandean Estate was fortunate enough to bring in 90 tonnes of fruit. This year, we are seeing our vines, some of which are amongst the oldest in Australia, well on their way to a full recovery from drought with a harvest of 100 tonnes expected.
In 2023, we expect to return to full production of 150 tonnes when our baby Shiraz, Chardonnay and Merlot vines begin producing fruit.”
White varietals outperform expectations
Today we picked and crushed 9 tonnes of viognier, making that 30 tonnes of white varietals processed since the start of 2022.
Semillon is a surprise performer, we were expecting 2 tonnes and harvested 6 tonnes. Our white varietals are golden and clean, just magnificent this vintage, especially our much-loved Malvasia.”
A lucky escape and unexpected blessing
We’ve managed to escape the disease pressure the region has been under. This wet weather has seen our vines as happy as Larry, thanks to strict vineyard management and the many years of combined grape growing experience between Dad (Angelo Puglisi, estate founder) and Robyn Robertson (Ballandean Estate vineyard manager).
The western escarpment of the Granite Belt has a unique microclimate. Our grapes have a very different rain requirement to the apples and stone fruit grown in other parts of the Granite Belt. This rain has been perfect timing for our red fruit’s last growing spurt before harvest in three weeks’ time. Bloody good news here!” says Ms Gangemi.
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 hero varietal
“Durif is a hero! This varietal thrives in drought and miraculously escaped smoke taint from the 2018 Girraween bushfires. It is one of our rarest alternative wines, we’ve produced just under 350 cases.
What makes this wine unique is its vibrant and sophisticated cool climate expression, lean and fresh with intense acidity, a gorgeous inky purple with a crimson meniscus in the glass.
Also known as ‘Petite Syrah’ in France, California and Israel, Durif originates in France’s Rhone Valley, and is renowned for its late ripening massive tannins, superb cellaring potential and ability to handle oak. Dad planted it back in 2008 to make Mum happy, she had a hankering for sparkling Durif in her life!,” says Ms Puglisi-Gangemi.”
“This wine is broody; swirl it to open up; there is forest floor, lots of exotic spice and mint sweetness. Yet the most powerful expression is the blue and black fruits which layer my mouth; that’s the flavour of Durif — I can assure you there is plenty.
“A gratuitously full-bodied variety yet that is tempered by growth in the Granite Belt, meaning more soft tannin focus and less grip — a powder-coated tongue is not an extreme sensation from this French variety. Resounding taste, a mouthful.”
Master of Wine Peter Scudamore-Smith
Learn about the viticulture
Ballandean Estate’s Durif vines were planted in 2008 on the slopes of the Bellevue vineyards at Ballandean on the Granite Belt, 850m above sea level. The vines grow vigorously and produce large tight bunches of fruit, due to the big leaves attracting more sunlight, enhancing photosynthesis. Angelo Puglisi overcame this challenge by cutting off 70% of each bunch at flowering, which results in lots of small bunches.
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 pulled up their vines in the late eighties at government behest.
Ballandean Estate’s award-winning single vineyard premium Shiraz is sourced from the Opera Block’s oldest vines, planted in 1968, some of the oldest in Australia. It’s a living testament to the vision of Angelo and Mary Puglisi, pioneers of the wine industry in Queensland.
“It’s hard to believe that Australia’s most popular red grape varietal almost didn’t survive, given that we now have some of the oldest shiraz vines in the world.
Ballandean Estate’s low yielding, gnarly old vines are a rarity. Many of the original European vineyards and South Australian shiraz vines were wiped out by a disease called phylloxera.
Our cool climate Shiraz is a family jewel. Most Shiraz vines in Australia are under 15 years old — and the older the vines, the lower the yield and more luscious the fruit.
We’ve come a long way since the sixties, when the naysayers told us the vineyard would fail — because only wogs drink wine in Queensland!
Our expression of terroir begins in the vineyard, our hands and in our hearts. We work the soil, we tend the grapes — every bottle tells a story, the people, the place, the passion.”
Mary and I planted those Shiraz vines in 1968, and just a few years later, our 1974 Shiraz Cabernet took out the gold medal at the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Show (RNA, also known as the Ekka).
Fifty years on, these vines are bearing incredible fruit!” laughs Angelo, fondly regarded as the father of Queensland wine.”
Angelo Puglisi
A perpetual acknowledgment to the Puglisi’s influence and respect in the industry, The Angelo Puglisi Grand Champion Wine of Show award, was established in 2019.
“Ballandean Estate’s 2018 Opera Block Shiraz is a sophisticated example of cool climate Shiraz.
“This 50th vintage has tannins of silk, a caressing texture, lovely length of black fruits, oak spice, spotlessly woven flavours and a palate-pleasing light to medium body.”
Queensland’s oldest family-owned and -operated winery future-proofed its reputation for word-class Shiraz by planting 5000 Shiraz plants next to the Opera Block vineyard in early 2021.
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.
Images credit: Sandra McEwan
Leeanne and Robyn to visit Brisbane for pop-up tasting party
Having the Puglisi sisters in my home pouring some of Queensland’s finest wines to match the menu we put together is going to take festive to the next level. We feel like family every time we visit, can’t wait to return their warmth and hospitality!
We’ve been coming to Opera in the Vineyard as a group for years and are thrilled to be back at Ballandean Estate for Rotary’s charity fundraiser.
We simply could not resist a long weekend on the Granite Belt combined with the chance to dress up, indulge in a long lunch from The Barrelroom and enjoy the party atmosphere, all in the beating heart of Ballandean. Our group stayed at Accommodation Creek Cottages just down the road from the vineyard. We will be back again same time next year for Autumn Race Day 2022.”
Madeleine Green
Charity fundraiser takes on new format
Event ambassador and fourth-generation vigneron Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi says,
We’ve had fashions on the field, raffles, alternative races, lucky door prizes, live music from Cole Train and a great day out in the vines. This year, funds raised will be distributed to Stanthorpe charities.
Autumn Race Day major prize winners will be coming back for a return trip to the Granite Belt to experience the Stanthorpe Races in October 2021, accommodation for two at Just Red cabins including breakfast, tickets to the Stanthorpe races, transfers to and from the event, 1 dozen bottles of Ballandean Estate wines, and lunch at the Queensland College of Wine Tourism.
Rotary Club Stanthorpe’s charity fundraiser Opera in the Vineyard raised over $1 million for charity in partnership with Ballandean Estate. After 27 brilliant events, we have shaken up the format to create a new experience for the Granite Belt.”
Leeanne Puglisi-Gangemi
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