Old Kingower Vineyard
Established in 1972, when the first cabernet and shiraz vines were planted. The first vintage followed in 1975.
Read MoreSituated in the heart of Victoria and just a stone’s throw from the renowned Bendigo Wine Region, the Loddon Valley is a hidden gem for wine lovers and is home to award winning wineries and a brewery. Here, rustic cellar doors invite you to slow down and savour bold reds, crisp whites, and a growing range of Italian varietals. It’s not just about the wine—it’s about the experience.
Meet the passionate owners behind each label, often pouring your glass and sharing stories from vineyard to vintage. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or simply chasing a weekend escape, the Loddon Valley offers an authentic, down-to-earth taste of regional excellence.
You could also pair your meal at a local eatery with a drop of local wine or beer from Newbridge Wines and Lake Meran Brewery.
Cellar Doors to visit:
- Water Wheel Vineyard - Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, and closed Sunday
- Both Banks Vineyard - Call to make an appointment
- Old Kingower Vineyard - Call ahead or visit in if the gate is open
- Connor Park Winery - Open Monday – Friday 10-5pm and Weekends 11am-5pm – call before visiting
- Black Wallaby Wines - Call to make an appointment
More detail on each of the key winery or vineyard is below:
Both Banks Vineyard Kingower
In their courting days in 1985 Mark Gilmore and Christine Stevens planted the initial Gilmore Vineyard.
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Water Wheel Vineyards
Water Wheel Vineyards have been making wines in Bridgewater since 1974.
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Connor Park Winery
Connor Park Winery Bendigo uses traditional winemaking methods with minimal chemical intervention ...
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Black Wallaby Wines
In 1997, the Lawson family established their first block of Shiraz vines in the deep, sandy clay loam soils, at their Avondale property, along the banks of the Loddon River in Victoria Australia.
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