Bannockburn Vineyards Public Tasting Thursday 25Th June 4pm – 6pm

We’re excited to welcome Bannockburn Vineyards to LeRoi Brighton on Thursday 25th at 4pm. One of Australia’s great wineries, Bannockburn needs little introduction — but our friend Tal will be there to do it justice, pouring the latest vintage and sharing the stories that make these wines so special. Come and taste for yourself.

Bannockburn Vineyards is a family-owned estate in the Moorabool Valley, founded in the early 1970s by Stuart Hooper — a businessman whose vision was simple: produce Australian wine to rival the great regions of France. He chose the site for its exceptional soils, planted Burgundian varieties when the rest of Australia was focused on Bordeaux, and built everything on an uncompromising commitment to quality.

Today, Stuart’s daughters carry that philosophy forward as custodians of the estate. The Serré vineyard is now home to Australia’s oldest close-planted Pinot Noir vines, and the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines are among the oldest in the region — a testament to the foresight of their founder.

In the vineyard, Vineyard Manager Doug Clarke leads a dedicated team with 17 years of hands-on experience across the property. Guided by respect for the land, their practices — organic composting, straw mulching, and inter-row cover crops — reflect the same purist ethos Stuart established from the start. After 37 years with the vines, Grounds Manager Lucas Grigsby continues that stewardship across the broader property.

At Bannockburn, every bottle tells a deeper story of soil and site — crafted with integrity, rooted in place, and shaped by generations of care.

• Venue: LeRoi Brighton, 347 Bay Street, Brighton Vic 3186

On Tasting:

Bannockburn Chardonnay 2025

Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2025

Bannockburn Gamay 2025

Bannockburn 1314 Shiraz 2025