If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own winery, why wait?
Start building your own family legacy, be it a savvy investment or an heirloom for future generations to savour.
Here’s a taste of the range of the 69 commercial properties mentioning “vineyard” or “winery” available right now for sale across Australia.
Holm Oak Vineyards, Rowella, Tasmania
Established in 1983 on the banks of the Tamar River in northern Tasmania, Holm Oak has grown into a significant premium wine business, focusing on pinot noir, pinot gris and chardonnay. Having woven magic from 18 hectares of some of the oldest vines in Tasmania, the founders are moving on, looking for new, energetic owners to take on the 44-hectare property. Make the most of established wholesale and retail sale channels, the spacious tasting room, self-contained winery, bottling line and warehouse. You could throw yourself straight into the business and rest at night in a newly renovated architect-designed home.
Delatite Wines, Mansfield, Victoria
In 1968, the Ritchie family created one of Australia’s pioneering cool-climate vineyards in Mansfield, boasting views of Mount Buller across its vast 71.67 hectares of land and 28 hectares of vines. Its position in one of Victoria’s premier tourism destinations gives Delatite Wines a huge advantage, with passers-by looking for a tipple. With an award-winning cellar door and restaurant already, there are also approved plans for 14 luxury villas to help the business grow. The fully equipped 300-tonne winery will support its growth while retaining the classic charm it’s displayed to date.
Four Winds Vineyard, Murrumbateman, NSW
Set in the scenic Yass Valley of Canberra’s wine region, the Four Winds Vineyard offers the “pinnacle of viticulture and luxury living” 30 minutes from the capital and almost three hours from Sydney. The estate, established in 1998, spans 20.18 hectares and has 12.57 hectares dedicated to vines, which produce shiraz, sangiovese, cabernet and riesling. The spacious four-bedroom home is complemented by a cellar door, as well as meticulously landscaped gardens, a tennis court, a two-car garage and a large pizza oven. The Halliday five-star-rated winery receives almost 30,000 visitors annually and is ready for new owners to embark on its next chapter.
Serengale Homestead & Vineyard, Everton Upper, Victoria
Serengale is described as a “super-premium” vineyard and winery established in 1999, nestled at the base of the Victorian Alps in the tourist hotspot of Beechworth. Specialising in using “minimal intervention and wild yeast”, the owners have cultivated chardonnay, pinot gris, shiraz, merlot and cabernet vines in the 5.83-hectare vineyard. A family homestead, as well as a small bed-and-breakfast-style cottage, are on offer across a total of 19.41 hectares on two titles. The modern, previously operational winery is fully equipped and ready to rock. Keen to expand? An adjoining 2.153-hectare vineyard block can be bought separately.
Patritti Winery, McLaren Vale, South Australia
Patritti, established in 1926, is “Adelaide’s only remaining 100 per cent family-owned, fully operational urban winery” and sits 12 kilometres from the CBD in Dover Gardens, part of the McLaren Vale region. Along with a 1500-tonne crush capacity, bottling hall, warehouse, cellar door, and manager’s residence, the new owners can acquire the established Patritti wine brand, stock and equipment. The winery and its two vineyards – located in Blewitt Springs and Tatachilla – together span about 69 hectares across four freehold titles. Both vineyards have a history of strong yields and are ideally positioned for continued premium wine production. The vines sprawl over 27.31 hectares, with plantings of shiraz, grenache, cabernet sauvignon and mataro. The property, on three titles, is offered as a whole or as individual assets.
Mulberry Hill, Coldstream, Yarra Valley, Victoria
This 51.7-hectare landholding with a 6.9-hectare premium Yarra Valley vineyard is an investment dream in the making, with an approved planning permit to develop a winery, restaurant and a cosy home. Mulberry Hill is in Coldstream, an hour’s drive from Melbourne, and surrounded by world-class wineries and tourist attractions. Take advantage of a modern machinery shed – doubling as a cellar door – as well as a large catchment dam, pump shed and even cattle yards to diversify your income.
Granite Belt Brewery, Stanthorpe, Queensland
While not technically a vineyard, this brewery does have a small grapevine plantation and is located in Stanthorpe, an area known for producing some of Queensland’s finest wines due to its cooler climate and stunning natural landscapes. It was way too good not to share if you’re looking for a lifestyle change. Among its selling points is a massive accommodation offering, with 80 beds across 16 cabins, each with its own fireplace and private deck, plus extra motel-style rooms. The Southern Downs region’s fertile soil lends itself to growing apples, stone fruits, berries and veggies, just two hours from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The property comes with a hotel licence, a micro-brewery, a restaurant and bar, plus a four-bedroom owner’s residence. Living off-site is also perfectly manageable, with an established management team and casual staff on the books.
