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Independent Wine Guide · Queensland · 2026

Queensland's standout 20.

An independent voice for the regions we love.

Queensland

High country, surprise drops.

Queensland's wine heart is the high-altitude Granite Belt, with the South Burnett and emerging regions adding depth. This guide ranks its producers on the public record: James Halliday star ratings, wine-show trophies and regional reputation. We discover and champion — we never sell.

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The best of the best

Standout producers

10 of Queensland's most celebrated producers — the deepest public record of awards and critic recognition. Tap any card to visit the cellar door.

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Illustrative vineyard scene for Ballandean Estate Wines — not an actual photo of the winery

Ballandean Estate Wines

Granite Belt · est. 1932
Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon & more
5 starWinery of the Year 2024Queensland Wine Awards 2025 - Cham… 2025
Illustrative vineyard scene for Golden Grove Estate — not an actual photo of the winery

Golden Grove Estate

Granite Belt · est. 1946
Nero d'Avola, Vermentino, Tempranillo & more
Winery of the Year 2023Queensland Wine Awards 2022 - Cham… 2022
Illustrative vineyard scene for Ridgemill Estate — not an actual photo of the winery

Ridgemill Estate

Granite Belt
Chardonnay, Saperavi, Shiraz & more
4.5 starHalliday Wine Companion 2025 - Que… 2025Queensland Wine Awards 2025 - Gold… 2025
Illustrative vineyard scene for Robert Channon Wines — not an actual photo of the winery

Robert Channon Wines

Granite Belt
Verdelho, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris & more
4.5 starHalliday Wine Companion 4.5 star w…
Illustrative vineyard scene for Heritage Estate Wines (Granite Belt Wines Pty Ltd) — not an actual photo of the winery

Heritage Estate Wines (Granite Belt Wines Pty Ltd)

Granite Belt
Shiraz, Fiano, Marsanne & more
5 red starJames Halliday 5 Red Star winery (…
Illustrative vineyard scene for Symphony Hill Wines — not an actual photo of the winery

Symphony Hill Wines

Granite Belt · est. 1999
Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewurztraminer & more
Halliday Wine Companion - Gold, 95…Queensland Wine Awards 2023 - Cham… 2023
Illustrative vineyard scene for Boireann Wines — not an actual photo of the winery

Boireann Wines

Granite Belt
Shiraz, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon & more
Halliday Top 100Queensland Wine Awards 2021 - Cham… 2021
Illustrative vineyard scene for Sirromet Wines — not an actual photo of the winery

Sirromet Wines

Granite Belt · est. 2000
Viognier, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon & more
Over 900 national and internationa…
Illustrative vineyard scene for Hidden Creek — not an actual photo of the winery

Hidden Creek

Granite Belt
Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne & more
Queensland Wine Awards 2025 - Cham… 2025Queensland Wine Awards 2021 - Outs… 2021
Illustrative vineyard scene for Tobin Wines — not an actual photo of the winery

Tobin Wines

Granite Belt
Semillon, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Queensland Wine Awards 2025 - Cham… 2025

The full list

Top 20 — by region.

The complete ranked directory, grouped by wine region. Every winery links straight to the source. Wineries shown without a Halliday rating simply have no publicly confirmed rating in our research — not a judgement of quality.

Granite Belt

Illustrative scene for Ballandean Estate Wines — not an actual photo

Ballandean Estate Wines

Granite Belt
Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon & more
Illustrative scene for Golden Grove Estate — not an actual photo

Golden Grove Estate

Granite Belt
Nero d'Avola, Vermentino, Tempranillo & more
Illustrative scene for Ridgemill Estate — not an actual photo

Ridgemill Estate

Granite Belt
Chardonnay, Saperavi, Shiraz & more
Illustrative scene for Robert Channon Wines — not an actual photo

Robert Channon Wines

Granite Belt
Verdelho, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris & more
Illustrative scene for Heritage Estate Wines (Granite Belt Wines Pty Ltd) — not an actual photo

Heritage Estate Wines (Granite Belt Wines Pty Ltd)

Granite Belt
Shiraz, Fiano, Marsanne & more
Illustrative scene for Symphony Hill Wines — not an actual photo

Symphony Hill Wines

Granite Belt
Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewurztraminer & more
Illustrative scene for Boireann Wines — not an actual photo

Boireann Wines

Granite Belt
Shiraz, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon & more
Illustrative scene for Sirromet Wines — not an actual photo

Sirromet Wines

Granite Belt
Viognier, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon & more
Illustrative scene for Hidden Creek — not an actual photo

Hidden Creek

Granite Belt
Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne & more
Illustrative scene for Tobin Wines — not an actual photo

Tobin Wines

Granite Belt
Semillon, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
Illustrative scene for Summit Estate — not an actual photo

Summit Estate

Granite Belt
Mediterranean and European varietals
Illustrative scene for Jester Hill Wines — not an actual photo

Jester Hill Wines

Granite Belt
Shiraz, Tempranillo, Chardonnay
Illustrative scene for Granite Belt Winery (Pyramids Road Wines) — not an actual photo

Granite Belt Winery (Pyramids Road Wines)

Granite Belt
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & more
Illustrative scene for Twisted Gum Wines — not an actual photo

Twisted Gum Wines

Granite Belt
Chardonnay, Pink Moscato, Shiraz & more
Illustrative scene for Balancing Heart Vineyard — not an actual photo

Balancing Heart Vineyard

Granite Belt
Chardonnay, Shiraz, small-batch varietals and blends

South Burnett

Illustrative scene for Clovely Estate — not an actual photo

Clovely Estate

South Burnett
Verdelho, Semillon, Shiraz & more
Illustrative scene for Moffatdale Ridge Winery — not an actual photo

Moffatdale Ridge Winery

South Burnett
Semillon, Shiraz, Verdelho
Illustrative scene for Kingsley Grove Estate — not an actual photo

Kingsley Grove Estate

South Burnett
Sangiovese, Shiraz Viognier, Merlot & more

Tamborine Mountain

Illustrative scene for Witches Falls Winery — not an actual photo

Witches Falls Winery

Tamborine Mountain
Pecorino, Chardonnay, Shiraz & more

Scenic Rim

Illustrative scene for Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm — not an actual photo

Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm

Scenic Rim
Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet & more

About this guide

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Editorial note. Rankings reflect an evidence-weighted editorial assessment based on publicly available information, including James Halliday Wine Companion ratings, wine-show results and regional reputation, and are subject to change. Inclusion is not a commercial endorsement; where we earn a commission on affiliate links, it is disclosed. Where a rating or award is shown, a source link accompanies it. 18+ only. Drink responsibly.
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