AUD 5.00
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5.0
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5 reviews
A Charming Family Winery on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula
Experience the Scenic Bellarine Peninsula
Banks Road Vineyard is a delightful family-owned winery located on the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria. Founded in 2002 by William and Avanelle Derham, the vineyard began with 5 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, later expanding to include Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and Shiraz.
Winemaking with Minimal Intervention
Will Derham's winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the vineyard's low yields to produce grapes with high natural sugar levels. This approach results in well-structured, elegant wines crafted with care and passion. The winery is also adopting biodynamic practices, eliminating insecticides and working towards chemical-free land management.
On-Site Production and Local Collaboration
Banks Road Vineyard not only processes its own grapes but also produces wine for other small local producers. All wines are crafted on-site, ensuring that from grape to bottle, the estate wines travel just 400 meters!
Visit the Banks Road Cellar Door
The vineyard spans 12 acres, featuring varieties such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Shiraz. Additionally, they source Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz grapes from the Harcourt Valley near Bendigo. Banks Road wines have garnered numerous accolades, including a prestigious 5 Star Status in the 2020 James Halliday Wine Companion.
The newly completed cellar door welcomes visitors from Thursday to Sunday, offering tastings of the current Banks Road range along with a selection of museum stock for guests to enjoy.
Experiences to book at Banks Road Vineyard
Top reviews
Kati V
November 25, 2024
Had a lovely wine tasting afternoon at this vineyard. 17 AUD for 6 wines, both white and red paddles available. The wines were delicious and the cheese platter was great too. They kindly fixed a little birthday surprise when asked, this was highly appreciated!
Stuart Law
March 8, 2025
Enjoyed the wine sample paddle and food. Will be back soon. Cheers
Location
600 Banks Road, Marcus Hill, Victoria / Bellarine Peninsula, 3222, Australia
Services
Reduced Mobility Access
Restaurant
Pets Allowed
Bus Parking
Wine types
Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine
Sparkling Wine
Grape varieties
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Shiraz
Pinot Gris
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Stuart Law
Reviewed on March 8, 2025
Enjoyed the wine sample paddle and food. Will be back soon. Cheers
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Kati V
Reviewed on November 25, 2024
Had a lovely wine tasting afternoon at this vineyard. 17 AUD for 6 wines, both white and red paddles available. The wines were delicious and the cheese platter was great too. They kindly fixed a little birthday surprise when asked, this was highly appreciated!
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Macy Gorman
Reviewed on September 7, 2024
I have never had such nice tasting foods . The pork belly pairing with mandarin is something I never thought would go together and that was so good !! . The beef Wellington are you kidding . Safe to say our plates are empty and our bellies are full
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Mi Nama
Reviewed on July 18, 2023
What a suprise. Haven't been here previously and thought we would try their Saturday night dinner (they only do dinners on Saturdays). So glad we did this. The food is amazing, the service friendly without being intrusive. The quality of the wines was outstanding and the food perfect. The food emphasis is on quality,not quantity, but great value for money,we will return
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Reviewed on December 28, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions about Banks Road Vineyard
Where is Banks Road Vineyard located?
Banks Road Vineyard is located in Geelong, Australia
What type of wines does Banks Road Vineyard produce?
Banks Road Vineyard produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine.
What grape varieties do they plant at Banks Road Vineyard?
At Banks Road Vineyard, they cultivate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Pinot Gris.
What languages do they speak at the Banks Road Vineyard?
At Banks Road Vineyard they speak English.
Do they produce organic wines at Banks Road Vineyard?
No, Banks Road Vineyard is not an organic wine producer.