The Grampians wine region is home to some of the world’s oldest vines and Australia’s most awarded cool-climate wines. With over 160 years of winemaking history, this is a place where every bottle tells a story – one of rugged landscapes, deep roots, and passionate producers.
Autumn is the perfect time to explore. As the vines turn golden and the air takes on a crisp edge, the cellar doors of the Grampians invite you in for cosy tastings, vineyard views, and a chance to discover wines shaped by this extraordinary place.
Here are 11 must-visit wineries to experience this season:
Established in 1865, Seppelt is best known for its underground Drives – a vast network of tunnels dug by hand during the gold rush. Still used to cellar wine today, they’re a striking feature of this historic estate. A visit here includes guided tours underground and tastings above, offering a glimpse into the legacy that helped shape the Grampians wine story.
Just down the road sits Best’s Wines – a living legacy and one of the oldest family-owned wineries in Australia. The original bluestone cellars are still in use, and some of the vines planted back in the 1860s are still producing fruit. It’s a place where heritage and heart meet, and where every tasting feels like a quiet celebration of the past, present and future.
Grampians Estate is a boutique winery with a reputation that stretches well beyond the region. With more than 80 trophies to its name, this estate is known for crafting elegant, expressive wines that showcase the cool-climate character of the Grampians. The cellar door offers a relaxed, welcoming space to taste their award-winning Shiraz and sparkling, and where regional pride and winemaking expertise come together in every glass.
Cradled by granite cliffs and peppered gums, Mount Langi Ghiran is one of those places that leaves an impression. The setting is dramatic, and so are the wines, particularly their flagship Shiraz, which has become a standard bearer for cool-climate elegance in Australia. With altitude, ancient soils, and a serious commitment to craft, everything here feels shaped by nature and refined by hand.
Fresh, playful and packed with personality, Black & Ginger is turning heads for all the right reasons. The new wine shed in Pomonal is where it all comes to life in an inviting, music-filled space where small-batch, experimental wines are poured with zero pretension. This is a place for those with curious palates and great energy.
Set just outside Halls Gap, Pomonal Estate is where country charm meets easygoing indulgence. Family-owned and beautifully set against views of the ranges, the estate offers wine, cider, and craft beer, alongside generous grazing platters and a warm welcome. It’s a space made for long lunches, shared stories, and second glasses.
There’s something quietly magical about Miners Ridge. Maybe it’s the way the rows of vines catch the afternoon sun, or the one-on-one tasting experiences that feel more like a chat with old friends. This boutique vineyard produces elegant, minimal-intervention wines that reflect the land they live and work on. And if you're not ready to leave, their restored railway carriage accommodation offers a peaceful place to stay, tucked between the vines.
Set among the open plains near Horsham, Norton Estate is framed by distant peaks, open plains and a big country sky. Family-owned since the 1990s, the vineyard thrives in a unique microclimate that brings bold character to every bottle. Known for its expressive reds and laid-back hospitality, this is a cellar door where time slows, stories flow, and the landscape does the rest.
Tucked at the northern edge of the Grampians, Mount Stapylton Wines is a small vineyard with a deep connection to its surrounds. Set on the historic Goonwinnow property, the vineyard is known for its carefully crafted Shiraz and Grenache, made from estate-grown fruit. The cellar door offers a peaceful, considered tasting experience, where every wine reflects the unique character of the site and the thoughtful hands behind it.
At the base of Mount Cole, the family behind Mountainside Wines take a thoughtful, hands-on approach, tending their vines by hand, farming sustainably, and letting nature guide the process. With estate-grown fruit and a focus on cool-climate varietals like Tempranillo, Shiraz and Viognier, the wines are elegant, honest and deeply connected to the land they call home.
Tucked away in the tiny township of Moyston, Clayfield Wines is all about focus. Specialising solely in Shiraz, this winery leans into the power of doing one thing and doing it well. Every vintage is handcrafted using traditional methods like basket pressing, resulting in bold, expressive wines with real depth. The cellar door is simple and inviting, the kind of place where quality leads, and every glass reflects the strength of the soil it came from.
Whether you're tracing the path of 150-year-old vines, sipping something bold in a newly opened wine shed, or swapping stories with winemakers in rustic cellar doors, the Grampians wine region offers more than just great wine. It offers connection to land, to legacy, and to the journey of every glass.
You might be planning a full weekend of tastings or simply stopping in on your way through. Either way, autumn is the time to explore the vines, the views, and the very best of what this region pours.
Ready to hit the trail? The vines are golden, the roads are open, and the wine’s just getting better with age.
