Rural winery dreams: 8 Australian vineyards for sale now
It’s time to curate your rural dream, roll up your sleeves and marvel over your tannin-stained fingertips.
Have you ever dreamed of opening your own cellar door or small-batch winery, or perhaps you are well-versed in the art and looking for a commercial-scale upgrade?
Step into your new life, and master the art of making fine wine.
There’s plenty of opportunity to get outside, take in the fresh air and enjoy the rolling hills, with many wineries on the market across the nation. Here are a hand-picked few to start your shortlist.
Winter Brook Vineyard, Loira
Nestled on 12.14 hectares, Winter Book Vineyard was established in the late 1990s in the heart of the West Tamar wine route. It features 3.2 hectares under vine and a further 0.8 hectares in preparation for planting, along with a three-bedroom residence, a cellar door venue, and a winery, all on site. The sale is offered on a walk-in, walk-out basis as a going concern.
Rockcliffe Winery, Scotsdale
Located in one of Western Australia’s most picturesque wine regions, Rockcliffe Winery is being offered as a walk-in, walk-out opportunity. The estate includes an established vineyard, a 1200-tonne winery, a 150-seat restaurant and a three-bedroom cottage.
Trofeo Estate Vineyard, Dromana
Just an hour from Melbourne is Trofeo Estate Vineyard, located on the slopes of Red Hill overlooking Port Phillip Bay. The property is currently for sale with the listing saying it’s a “set and forget 20-year lease … Trofeo Estate Vineyard offers a superb opportunity for investors and self-managed superannuation funds, offering an excellent return plus the potential of ongoing growth in the value of the real estate over time”.
Cottontail Winery, Wagga Wagga
Planted with shiraz, chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon grape varieties, Cottontail Winery in NSW’s Wagga Wagga is for sale with a price guide of $2.5 million to $2.7 million. It comes with a purpose-built vineyard, a function centre with views of the Eunony Valley and a homestead with three bedrooms. There is also an additional two-bed, one-bath cottage, which the listing agents say “would be perfectly suited for guest accommodation, Airbnb or family to stay when they visit (currently leased at $520 per week)”.
Penley Estate, Coonawarra
Penley Estate is a sprawling vineyard set on a parcel of land just shy of 120 hectares in South Australia’s Coonawarra, one of Australia’s most famous winemaking regions known for its rich red soil and similarly red wines. The property is a grand estate with a stone-walled entrance, a cellar door, a winery, a barrel store and an office. There are plantings across 86 hectares and irrigation aplenty, as well as a manager’s cottage with landscaped gardens.
Jones Road Winery, Moorooduc
Set across 5.2 hectares of gently rolling hills off the beaten track on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula is Jones Road Winery. Reinvigorate the award-winning winery, complete with its converted piggery-turned restaurant/cellar door. An orchard also awaits, with two separate driveways leading to the home and restaurant, ensuring that privacy is paramount. Countless opportunities exist with council permits ready to transform your reality into a retail outlet, brewery, distillery, nursery/cafe, or wedding venue, or sit back and relax.
Brook Eden Vineyard, Lebrina
Set on gentle rolling slopes, this award-winning family-owned vineyard in northern Tasmania produces elegant cool-climate wines, including riesling, chardonnay, pinot rosé, pinot noir and pinot gris. There’s plenty of room to expand across its 30 hectares, with two adjoining titles also up for grabs. Improvements could include operating the property with an organic focus, rebuilding the original cottage, introducing new cellar door offerings, installing a commercial kitchen and water storage.
Cradoc, Huon Valley
This contemporary winery, situated 50 kilometres south of Hobart, Tasmania, is nestled on the banks of the Huon River, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Huon Valley wine region. Take advantage of the cool climate, along with its cellar door, state-of-the-art bottling facility, and climate-controlled hall for 300 barrels. There are five freehold titles with 9.3 hectares of vineyard dedicated to pinot noir and chardonnay, irrigated by a 90-metre-deep bore.
