Ballandean Estate Wines

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About Us
Ballandean Estate Wines is an icon in the Queensland Wine Industry. Our family is a pioneer of the Queensland Wine Industry and continue to be a progressive leader of the industry.

The tradition of winemaking on Ballandean Estate was first established in 1930, when Mr Salvatore Cardillo brought his family to settle in the Stanthorpe area. With the flood of Italian immigrants who settled in certain parts of Queensland in the first half of the century came many customs and values from the homeland… including a love of good food and wine.

Salvatore planted some table grapes on his farm, and from these made quantities of bulk red wine, some of which he sold locally. When his son-in-law, Mr Alfio Puglisi, took over the farm in 1941, this practice continued.

When Angelo and Mary Puglisi took over the farm from Angelos’ parents in 1968, they saw the potential for a new industry in the area and decided to make wine commercially. Angelo and Mary replanted the vineyard, moving from table grapes to several varieties of wine grapes. These were some of the first wine grapes to be planted on the Granite Belt and continue to produce high quality grapes.

Today Ballandean Estate produces a large range of wines including alternative grape varieties such as Viognier and Sylvaner. In 2009 two new varieties were introduced to the range: Durif and Saperavi.

The production facilities at Ballandean Estate are well-equipped and continual investment ensures that modern technology is well integrated.

Today, the 4th generation, daughters Leeanne and Robyn continue to grow and promote their business and brand alongside Angelo and Mary.

In 2009, a Gourmet Food Gallery was opened at our Cellar Door exhibiting a vast array of foods produced in the Granite Belt by local food artisans.
Our Area
The Granite Belt is an area of the Great Dividing Range in south-east Queensland, Australia centred around the town of Stanthorpe. The cool high country of the granite belt is found to the south of the Darling Downs and north of the New England Tablelands. The area gains its name from the predominantly granite rocks that distinguish it from other areas that makes up much of south-east Queensland. The Granite Belt ranges between 750-1200m above sea-level ensuring a cool summer growing period and long frosty winters.
Grape Varieties
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Sylvaner, Muscat
Our Brands
Ballandean Estate Wines
GI Region
Granite Belt

Find Us Online

Website
http://www.ballandeanestate.com

June 25, 2010 1:08:20 PM EST

in the topic Queensland Wine – The Truth in the forum Wine Chat

Is it true? Does it really get that cold?

www.ballandeanestate.com/freezing.aspx
June 23, 2010 4:00:16 PM EST

in the topic Queensland Wine – The Truth in the forum Wine Chat

Congratulations to the Queensland wineries who made the cut in The Big Red Wine Book by Campbell Mattinson and Gary Walsh. Its fantastic to see these wines make the list, no doubt if you visit their websites you will find some more great products.

Albert River Poinciana Cabernet Sauvignon 06,
Albert River Poinciana Merlot 05,
Ballandean Estate Family Reserve Shiraz 07,
Ridgemill Estate Cabernet Merlot 07,
Robert Channon Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 08,
Sirromet Seven Scenes Cabernet Sauvignon 07 and
Symphony Hill Shiraz 07.
June 11, 2010 1:28:09 PM EST

in the topic Queensland Wine – The Truth in the forum Wine Chat
What have you heard about Queensland Wines, the truth or something else? Contrary to popular belief, not all Queenslanders live at the beach, wear bikinis and grow pineapples.

Here are some facts to entice you to find a great boutique Queensland Wine and discover the truth.
- Queensland has been growing grapes and producing wine since 1860.
- The Granite Belt, with altitudes of 700 to 1250 metres above sea level, has a similar temperature range to central Victoria.
- It snows on the Granite Belt! Really!
- More than 185 wine makers across 10 wine regions
- Wine tourism is popular - over 90 per cent of the State's winemakers operate a cellar door.
- Queensland winemakers are regularly winning gold medals at national and international wine shows.
- There are over 950 Bottleshops and Restaurants in Queensland selling Queensland Wine
- Queensland Wines have been sold in southern restaurants such as Vue De Monde, Bilsons and Melbourne Convention Centre.
- In 2008, a Queensland Chardonnay was named the Winestate – Wine of the Year.
- Two Queensland Sauvignon Blancs have been named as Best of Style at the Australian Boutique Wine Show.
The truth is out there!
Have you experienced it?