'The Brown Magpie cellar door is backed by a row of cypress trees populated, appropriately enough, by an extended family of industrious magpies who stalk around the vineyard with a proprietorial air. This is a tranquil spot in the Surf Coast hinterland with a plot of vineyard that looks towards Mount Moriac's gentle slopes. It's well worth a detour when you're in the region for its award-winning Shiraz and Pinot Noir.' Ralph Kyte-Powell

Brown Magpie Wines is located in the picturesque hinterland of the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road, 15 minutes Anglesea and Torquay, and 25 minutes south west of Geelong.

Shane and Loretta Breheny selected the property specifically for the purpose. Planted in 2000 and 2001 the vineyard consists of nine hectares of north facing gentle slope. Dense, well established cypress trees along the borders shelter the vineyard from strong winds and moderates temperature.

All wines are handcrafted on site from estate grown, hand picked fruit, and are a true reflection of the vineyard. The vineyard is ideally located for producing premium quality shiraz, pinot noir, gris and grigio, wine.

The quality of the wines has been acknowledged since the first vintage in 2003, with multiple gold medals and trophies being awarded.

Recent awards include:
- Gold Medal and Trophy - Shiraz 2006
- Geelong Wine Show October 2007
- Silver Medal - Pinot Noir 2008
- International Wine Show 2010
- Bronze - Pinot Gris 2010
- Geelong Wine Show2010
- Silver - Blanc de Noir 2008
- Concours de Vins 2010
- Bronze - Pinot Grigio 2010
- Pinot Noir 2010
- Pinot Noir 2009
- International Cool Climate Wine Show 2011

The Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road hinterland is a treat for all wine and food lovers, abounding with great restaurants, produce and wineries.

Facilities

Activities

Opening hours

Sat and Sun _closed Jun,July,Aug Everyday - Dec and Jan
12:00pm -3:00pm
or by appointment

Disabled access

Contact operator for further details.