Bellbrae Estate Winery was established in 1999 on a beautiful section of rolling hills, five minutes from world famous Bells Beach (home of the Rip Curl Pro, the world’s longest running surfing competition), in the Surf Coast region of Victoria. 

“Best Wineries of the Regions” + “5 black stars”

Halliday Wine Companion 2021

Appropriately, Bellbrae Estate wines are named after the acclaimed local surf breaks along its world famous Great Ocean Road: ‘Sparrows‘, ‘Boobs‘, ‘Bird Rock‘ and ‘Bells‘.

Originally planted to grapes around 150 years ago by Swiss settlers, at one stage the area from Bellbrae to Geelong and beyond was one of Australia’s largest wine growing regions. For most of the 20th century, however, the land had reverted to grazing but the wonderful climate and the enticing north facing slopes led Bellbrae Estate to plant the first vineyards here for over 100 years – better late than never!

The wines produced at Bellbrae Estate from the 7 hectares of vines all have strong varietal character with excellent flavour intensity.  The flagship Bellbrae Estate wines are the pinnacle of the releases – they exhibit the best of the vineyards plus high levels of care and commitment in the winery.  Quality French oak and traditional winemaking techniques add to the excellence of this range. These wines are wonderfully drinkable now but are all made to benefit from further cellaring.

Bellbrae Estate also produce the Longboard range of wines, which are a true expression of the region with their exuberant flavours and are a great match for the local produce.  Made more to drink now, they are all bursting with freshness and taste, perfect for the relaxed lifestyle loved on the Surf Coast.