Must-do Stanthorpe winery experiences!

ridgemill estate’s winery experiences are fun and interactive.

Choose a self-guided exploration to discover Stanthorpe’s regional wine trails or frolic in the sun alfresco style on a picnic play day! Take a winery tour to dive deeper into our world of wine and buffer up your vino lingo by spending personal time with our experienced staff or head winemaker Peter McGlashan.

Unleash your silent adventurer!

Fuel your curiosity, create lasting memories and learn something new along the way.

‘Pick Crush Plunge’ – Wine Immersive Experience

Join us for the ‘Pick Crush Plunge’ wine immersive experience from February 25 to March 20, 2025. Discover the art of winemaking, taste exquisite wines and enjoy exclusive access.

Experience includes:

Vineyard walk and educational experience
Tour of wine production space
*Grape picking experience
*Observation of grape crushing activities
*Plunging of red wines under fermentation
Complimentary wine tasting in our cellar door | optional upgrade options | 10% discount on wine purchases.
*Depending on schedule

Cost: $ 80 p/p
People: 1 — 6 (group bookings available on request)
Optional Upgrades: Cheese Platters | Grazing Board | Picnic Hamper | BBQ PACK
Duration: 9:30 -11:30am
Booking times: Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | 9:30 -11:30am

Strange Bird Flight of 3 Wine & Cheese Experience

Sit back amongst the vines at a table set especially for you with some of our strange birds. Indulge a flight of three wines paired with local cheese and condiments from the region.

The Granite Belt has a growing reputation as one of Australia’s top producers of alternative variety wines- known here as ‘strange birds.’

Jointly founded by our winemaker Pete McGlashan one Sunday afternoon over a beer, these alternate varieties are now celebrated across the region via a trail aptly named the ‘strange bird alternative wine trail.’ At ridgemill estate, you’ll discover Saperavi, Tempranillo , Viognier and Verdelho.

Experience includes:

A table set for your special tasting experience @ ridgemill estate // Self guided Strange Bird discovery // Flight of 3 wines (80ml) from our Strange Bird Wine collection // Tempting cheese platter of local cheeses, chutney and olives.

Cost: $35 Per Person
Duration: Allow 90 minutes
People: 1-4
Booking times: Mon- Sat: 11:00am – 3:00pm | Sun: 11:00am – 1:00pm