What is Strange Bird?

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 - Casley Mount Hutton
• Durif - Golden Grove
• Gewurztraminer - Bungawarra, Felsberg, Symphony Hill
• Jacquez - Ridgemill Estate
• Malbec - Golden Grove, Summit Estate
• Marsanne - Hidden Creek, QCWT, Summit Estate
• Mourvedre - Golden Grove, Pyramids Road
• Nebbiolo - Ballandean Estate, Boireann, Sirromet
• Nerdo D'Avola - Golden Grove

• Petit Verdot - Granite Ridge, Hidden Creek, Jester Hill, Lucas Estate, QCWT, Sirromet, Summit Estate, Symphony Hill
• Pinot Gris/Grigio - Robert Channon, Sirromet, Symphony Hill
• Sylvaner - Ballandean Estate, Felsberg
• Tempranillo - Golden Grove, Granite Ridge, Hidden Creek, Jester Hill, Lucas Estate, QCWT, Ridgemill Estate, Rumbalara, Summit Estate, Symphony Hill, Tobin Wines
• Vermentino - Golden Grove
• Viognier - Ballandean Estate, Casley Mount Hutton, Harrington Glen, Hidden Creek, QCWT, Rumbalara, Sirromet, Summit Estate, Symphony Hill

Notes:

• Production of some varieties may be limited so please check availability to avoid disappointment.
• Winery opening hours vary - please check prior to arrival, phone individual Wineries or the Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre on 1800 SO COOL.
• To obtain a copy of the media release announcing the launch of Strange Birds click here.
• For other information about alternative grape varieties throughout Australia, visit the Vino Diversity website.