Heritage Wines

Heritage Wines operates from Stanthorpe in Queensland's Granite Belt, where this small family-run winery has earned a five-star rating from the James Halliday Wine Companion for five consecutive years—a designation awarded to fewer than eight percent of Australian wineries and defined as 'outstanding winery regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity'. The winery produces small batches across a range of varietals including Shiraz, Fiano, Marsanne and Tempranillo, with several releases scoring 95 points and recognition among Australia's best wines in national media.

Visitors find a cellar door offering tastings and wine sales, plus a vineyard restaurant serving lunch and dinner as part of various wine-and-food experiences. The property also features on-site accommodation including a heritage cottage dating from 1864 and vineyard chalets, allowing guests to stay among the vines. Wedding packages and special events round out the offerings at what remains a genuine working winery rather than a large-scale operation.

Regulars rate the consistently high quality of the wines, particularly the estate's Shiraz and Italian varietals, which have won gold medals and champion awards at national tastings. The intimate, family-run character of Heritage Wines means visitors often experience a more personal introduction to Granite Belt winemaking than they might find at larger regional producers.