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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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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

Ballandean Estate Wines

Granite Belt
Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon & more

Golden Grove Estate

Granite Belt
Nero d'Avola, Vermentino, Tempranillo & more

Ridgemill Estate

Granite Belt
Chardonnay, Saperavi, Shiraz & more

Robert Channon Wines

Granite Belt
Verdelho, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris & more

Heritage Estate Wines (Granite Belt Wines Pty Ltd)

Granite Belt
Shiraz, Fiano, Marsanne & more

Symphony Hill Wines

Granite Belt
Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewurztraminer & more

Boireann Wines

Granite Belt
Shiraz, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon & more

Sirromet Wines

Granite Belt
Viognier, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon & more

Hidden Creek

Granite Belt
Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne & more

Tobin Wines

Granite Belt
Semillon, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon

Summit Estate

Granite Belt
Mediterranean and European varietals

Jester Hill Wines

Granite Belt
Shiraz, Tempranillo, Chardonnay

Granite Belt Winery (Pyramids Road Wines)

Granite Belt
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & more

Twisted Gum Wines

Granite Belt
Chardonnay, Pink Moscato, Shiraz & more

Balancing Heart Vineyard

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

South Burnett

Clovely Estate

South Burnett
Verdelho, Semillon, Shiraz & more

Moffatdale Ridge Winery

South Burnett
Semillon, Shiraz, Verdelho

Kingsley Grove Estate

South Burnett
Sangiovese, Shiraz Viognier, Merlot & more

Tamborine Mountain

Witches Falls Winery

Tamborine Mountain
Pecorino, Chardonnay, Shiraz & more

Scenic Rim

Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm

Scenic Rim
Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet & more

About this guide

Independent — and honest about it.

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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