Barwon Ridge Wines
Barwon Ridge Wines
Discover our hidden gem in the Barrabool Hills just 10 minutes west of Geelong. The vineyard is located on a ridge above the Barwon River and has sweeping views over the You Yangs.
We planted our vines in 1999 and have approximately 4 hectares under vine. Our wines are 100% estate grown. As well as the original planting of Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Marsanne, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon we are currently developing small plantings of Rousanne and Pinot Meunier.
We are following in the footsteps of the original Swiss vignerons of Geelong by re-establishing in the Barrabool Hills after an absence of over 100 years. In 2019 we established a small Pinot Meunier vineyard with vines that were sourced from vines taken from one of those Swiss vineyards in the 1860s.
We are committed to sustainable whole farm management and large areas of our property are being revegetated with native and indigenous vegetation of the Barrabool Hills.
Call in and enjoy our cellar door tastings, tasting platters and home-made produce. All of our wines are vegan.
Features
- Tasting plates served on the cellar door veranda
- Home-made jams and vinegar
- Bushland walks through the revegetation area
- Small groups welcome
Year Established | 1999 |
Owners | Geoff & Joan Anson |
Winemaker | Nyall Condon, Jack Rabbit |
Viticulturist | Geoff Anson |
Employees | 1 plus family & friends |
Ave. Tonnes Crushed / Grown | 15 |
Hectares under Vine | 3.6 |
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Awards | 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Chief of Judges Trophy and Gold - Geelong Wine Show 2018 Pinot Noir Silver - International Cool Climate Wine Show. 2017 Cabernet/Shiraz 95 points James Halliday 2017 Chardonnay Silver - International Cool Climate Wine Show. 2017 Shiraz Gold - International Cool Climate Wine Show. 2017 Pinot Noir 93 points James Halliday 2016 Chardonnay Silver - Geelong Wine Show. 2016 Shiraz Silver - Victorian Wines Show. 2015 Pinot Noir Gold – Victorian Wines Show 2014 Marsanne Gold - Alternative Varieties Wine Show 2014 Shiraz Gold Medal – Geelong Wine Show 2014 Sparkling Brut Silver – Concours des Vines 2014 Pinot Noir Bronze – Victorian Wine Show 2014 Pinot Noir Bronze – Geelong Wine Show 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bronze – Geelong Wine Show 2013 Pinot Noir Double Trophy Best Pinot Noir and Best Current Release – International Cool Climate Wine Show 2013 Marsanne Gold - Victorian Wines Show 2013 Marsanne Bronze – International Cool Climate Wine Show 2013 Marsanne Bronze – Geelong Wine Show 2013 Chardonnay Silver – Australian Small Winemakers Show 2013 Chardonnay Bronze – Geelong Wine Show 2013 Chardonnay Bronze – International Cool Climate Wine Show. |