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:
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Barbera - Boireann, Golden Grove
Cabernet Franc - Lucas Estate
Chenin Blanc - Ballandean Estate, Casley Mount Hutton Winery,
Colombard - Whiskey Gully Wines
Durif - Golden Grove, Heritage Wines
Gewurztraminer - Bungawarra, Felsberg, Ravens Croft Wines
Jacquez - Ridgemill Estate
Malbec - Summit Estate, Golden Grove
Marsanne - Hidden Creek, Queensland College of Wine Tourism/Banca Ridge, Summit Estate
Mourvedre - Boireann, 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.
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Nebbiolo - Boireann, Hidden Creek, Sirromet Wines
Petit Verdot - Granite Ridge, Lucas Estate, Mason Wines, Queensland College of Wine Tourism/Banca Ridge, Ravens Croft Wines, Sirromet Wines, Summit Estate, Symphony Hill Wines
Pinot Gris - Robert Channon Wines, Sirromet Wines, Symphony Hill Wines
Sylvaner - Ballandean Estate, Felsberg
Tempranillo - Golden Grove, Granite Ridge, Heritage Wines, Hidden Creek, Lucas Estate, Queensland College of Wine Tourism/Banca Ridge, Ridgemill Estate, Rumbalara, Summit Estate, Symphony Hill Wines, Tobin Wines
Viognier - Ballandean Estate, Casley Mount Hutton Winery, Hidden Creek, Mason Wines, Rumbalara, Sirromet Wines, Summit Estate, Symphony Hill Wines
Watch this space as more strange Birds leave the nest and join the trail during 2010!
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