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What is a Strange Bird

 

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Welcome to Queensland's premier wine region - the Granite Belt.  Strange Bird is simply the name given to the alternative grape varieties grown in Stanthorpe and the surrounding Granite Belt.

There are dozens of alternative grape varieties grown on the Granite Belt today.  These wines are bottled and currently available for tasting on the Granite Belt's Strange Bird alternative wine trail:

 

  • Barbera - Boireann, Golden Grove
  • Cabernet Franc - Lucas Estate
  • Chenin Blanc - Ballandean Estate, Casley Mount Hutton Winery,
  • Colombard Whiskey Gully Wines
  • Durif - Golden GroveHeritage Wines 
  • Gewurztraminer - Bungawarra, FelsbergRavens Croft Wines
  • Jacquez - Ridgemill Estate
  • Malbec - Summit Estate,  Golden Grove
  • Marsanne - Hidden CreekQueensland College of Wine Tourism/Banca Ridge, Summit Estate
  • MourvedreBoireann, Pyramids Road

    Notes:

    • Production of some Strange Bird varieties may be limited so please check availability to avoid disappointment.
    • Winery opening hours vary - please check prior to arrival, phone the Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre in 1800 SO COOL.
  • Nebbiolo - Boireann, Hidden Creek, Sirromet Wines 
  • Petit Verdot - Granite Ridge, Lucas Estate, Mason Wines, Queensland College of Wine Tourism/Banca RidgeRavens Croft Wines, Sirromet Wines, Summit Estate, Symphony Hill Wines
  • Pinot Gris - Robert Channon Wines, Sirromet Wines, Symphony Hill Wines
  • Sylvaner - Ballandean EstateFelsberg
  • Tempranillo - Golden Grove, Granite Ridge, Heritage Wines, Hidden Creek, Lucas Estate, Queensland College of Wine Tourism/Banca Ridge, Ridgemill Estate, RumbalaraSummit Estate, Symphony Hill Wines, Tobin Wines
  • Viognier - Ballandean Estate, Casley Mount Hutton Winery, Hidden Creek, Mason Wines, Rumbalara, Sirromet Wines, Summit EstateSymphony Hill Wines

    Watch this space as more strange Birds leave the nest and join the trail during 2010!

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