Wineries
Rutherglen Region
Here's a selection of Rutherglen wineries with friendly cellar door staff and amazing, good value wines. We like to visit them and we hope you do too. Savour the rich complex texture that the dry, hot climate of the region gives to its whites and reds, and let's not forget about those Fortified Wines !
Consider booking one of the local Wine Tour Operators or have a nominated driver. On the way back home to Mortimer's Lodge, call in at Rutherglen's IGA delicatessen counter for a great selection of cheese and charcuterie, then sit back and relax and enjoy your wine purchases in our courtyard or Cellar Door room.
Olive Hills Estate
Olive Hills is a family owned boutique winery situated on a beautiful historic property in Rutherglen wine region in North East Victoria.
The grand homestead and winery were built and developed by Scottish immigrant, Hugh Fraser in 1886. A vision of grandeur and passion to produce fine wine was the ultimate goal.
Now under the care of the Perry family, the estate has been lovingly restored and is a popular destination for wine tastings, lunch and weddings as well as producing fine wine.
Jones Winery & Vineyard
Mandy and Arthur Jones are the current custodians of one of the oldest and smallest wineries in Rutherglen.
Vines were first established on this site in 1860, and have been passed down through generations of grape growers and winemakers.
Brother and sister Mandy and Arthur took the reins from their uncle, Les Jones, in 1998, and set about making their own mark on the family business.
Pfeiffer Wines
Are you looking for a place where you can immerse yourself in nature and simply enjoy the sound of silence, where the air is clean and fresh, the skies are tall and there is plenty of space to enjoy a Sunday afternoon drink in a unique Australian setting?
Would you like to step back in time and smell the wine being made as you walk into the winery, or just soak up that sense of wine history that surrounds you as you taste an exquisite range of award-winning wines in an historic cellar door?
Campbells of Rutherglen
Youngest daughter and fifth generation Campbell, Julie, is the winemaker and custodian of the iconic Campbell’s style.
Together they have a shared vision to champion the region by leading the way with outstanding wines, innovative and progressive practices and an authentic winery experience.
They have added to the traditional Rutherglen treasures of Shiraz and Durif with Tempranillo, Roussanne and Viognier and say there is more to come!
Stanton & Killeen
With a focus on Portuguese varieties, flavoursome Rutherglen red wine and continuing the long tradition of award-winning Muscats, Topaques, Tawnys and Vintage Fortifieds, this winery is celebrating seven generations and 145 years of family winemaking.
It all began in the 1850s when the Stanton family travelled from England to try their luck on the Victorian gold fields. It wasn’t long before they turned their attention to the liquid gold that came from vines and the Stantons worked hard to establish a vineyard and winery that endured many setbacks such as phylloxera, drought and the Great Depression.
Andrew Buller Wines
Andrew Buller is a third generation winemaker from the Buller Winemaking family Est. in 1921 in Rutherglen. In 2015 Andrew and Wendy Buller purchased Cannobie Country House with a view to establishing a small boutique winery.
Enjoy chatting to winemaker Andrew Buller at the cellar door. In summer, explore the homestead and gardens with a glass in hand, taking a seat under the sweeping veranda or majestic 100 year old shade trees. In winter, snuggle up by the open fire with a warming, historic Rutherglen fortified.
Buller Wines
Established in Rutherglen in 1921 by Reginald Langdon Buller, Our century old ‘Calliope Vineyard’ was named after the only surviving ship from the Great Hurricane of Samoa - Reginald’s vision of his new enterprise successfully sailing through the tempests of business and agricultural life proved prophetic. After almost 100 years Buller Wines is testament to the foresight of Reginald and is a leading winery within North East Victoria.
Warrabilla Wines
Warrabilla Wines is highly regarded amongst the Australian wine fraternity as a producer of consistently high quality wines of personality and substance. A small production, Warrabilla has gained somewhat of a cult status for their ability to produce wines that are bold by nature yet retain an innate drinkability.
Andrew Sutherland Smith made the first Warrabilla vintage in 1991 with a determined focus to produce red wines of structure which exhibit strong regionality.
Cofield Wines
Located nearby to Pfeiffer Winery, this modern, chic winery has plenty of outdoor lounge area to help you enjoy their range of wines. Cellar Door is open 7 days a week. The grounds are ideal for the family picnic, with plenty of shade, tables, and chairs, as well as a rotunda area. There's even a giant chess set and lawn games.
The comfiest outdoor seating area in the region !
Chambers Rosewood Vineyard
Six Generations of Chambers Winemakers
Family Owned and Operated Since 1858.
Relaxed and Welcoming Cellar Door with informative staff. Wine tastings are free. Nestled among 100 plus year old vines, all production is done on-site. Enjoy the stunning views and you won’t believe this hidden gem has been located so close to Rutherglen for years.
You cannot go wrong with Chambers wide range of fortified : muscat, tawny, muscadelle are all vigneron nectar ! Try the White Port.
Scion Wines
Scion is a modern Rutherglen winery offering a thoroughly modern spin on the region's traditional grape varietals. They grow and handcraft wines in small batches – from aromatic afternoon whites and dry rosé to elegant reds and delicate dessert wines.
Self-taught winemaker Rowly Milhinch is a descendant of George Francis Morris, one of Australia’s pioneering vignerons of the mid-19th Century.
If you plan to eat pizza during your stay, then you must have Scion's Grenache.
Squires Winery
This winery is relatively young, progressive and totally environmentally-friendly. The owners are very proud of their concerted efforts to be one of the most sustainable wineries in Australia. The owners are not like the 'traditional' winery owners in the area, which have a long lineage of wine making. Instead, Paul and Bern each have moved from very different careers. Situated on the banks of the Murray, Squires offer good food and enjoyable wine, and is very popular with families.
