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Celebrating Vintage 2026: innovation meets tradition

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...

Ballandean Estate Wines Celebrates a Legacy of Female Leadership on International Women’s Day

Ballandean Estate Wines is marking International Women’s Day by celebrating the powerful lineage of women who have steered Queensland’s oldest family-owned winery through decades of growth, innovation, and community service. We raise a glass to...

Vineyard Sing Returns to Ballandean Estate for an Unforgettable Festival

Ballandean Estate Wines is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Vineyard Sing event on Saturday, 23 May 2026. This six-hour festival promises a unique blend of award-winning cool-climate wines, gourmet food, and the collective joy...

G’day Italiano was a night to remember

What a feast! Our G’day Italiano event was everything we hoped for and more. We brought together 24 guests at the wonderful Vincenzo’s at The Big Apple for an unforgettable celebration of Italian food and...

Escape to the Granite Belt for G’day Italiano

This Australia Day long weekend, embark on an unforgettable escape to the Granite Belt for G’day Italiano — an exclusive event blending the best of Italy and Australia at an iconic Granite Belt venue. Hosted...

Ballandean Estate triumphs at Queensland Wine Awards

Ballandean Estate has reinforced its position at the pinnacle of Queensland winemaking following a remarkable performance at the recent Queensland Wine Awards. For the second consecutive year, the estate has been honoured with Winery of...

Ballandean Estate’s inaugural vineyard sing draws enthusiastic crowd for community chorus

Ballandean Estate Wines celebrated a resounding success with its inaugural Vineyard Sing festival last Saturday, which saw over two hundred guests transform the winery’s iconic Opera Block into a vibrant open-air concert. The unique event...

Ballandean Estate wins two trophies for 2024 Durif at Australian Small Winemakers Show

Ballandean Estate Wines, Queensland’s oldest family-owned winery, has secured two major trophies for its 2024 Durif at the prestigious 2025 Australian Small Winemakers Show. The accolades celebrate the estate’s commitment to producing exceptional cool-climate wines...

Ballandean Estate to host Vineyard Sing, an unforgettable concert experience 

Ballandean Estate Wines achieves Five-Star Rating from Halliday Wine Companion

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...