N[0]="Albert River Wines"; E[0]="info@albertriverwines.com.au"; A[0]="1-117 Mundoolun Connection Road, Tamborine Qld 4270"; W[0]="http://www.albertriverwines.com.au"; T[0]="+61 (0) 7 5543 6622"; F[0]="+61 (0) 7 5543 6627"; D1[0]=" Albert River Wines, one of Queensland's newest boutique wineries, is located at one of the State's oldest properties, Tamborine House. Their wines are handcrafted in limited quantities by winemaker Peter Scudamore-Smith, one of Q"; D2[0]="ueensland's two Masters of Wine. The Winery is owned and operated by former airline marketing executives David & Janette Bladin. The Bladins purchased the property in 1995 and the first vines were planted in 1998. A well known l"; D3[0]="andmark in the picturesque Albert River Valley of the Gold Coast hinterland, the Winery is centrally located a pleasant 45 minute drive from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast. As their wines are only available through the cellar do"; D4[0]="or, mail order, and at select restaurants, a trip to Albert River Wines is a worthwhile experience, whether you are an avid connoisseur or casual quaffer. Both the vineyard and the winery are situated high on the hill with panoram"; D5[0]="ic views to Tamborine Mountain and the surrounding hinterland. 'Terroir' is what the French call that magical combination of the right soil and weather conditions so essential to producing good wine grapes. At Albert River Wines, "; D6[0]="well-drained river loam above a sandstone base, combined with cool mountain breezes and long sunny days, provide an ideal micro-climate in which the specially-selected Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay grapes flou"; D7[0]="rish. Connected to the winery by massive solid Oregon doors, the Cellar Door Sales and Tasting Rooms are located in the former Auchenflower House, a famous Brisbane landmark that was home to three former Queensland Premiers, Sir T"; D8[0]="homas McIllwraith, Sir Arthur Palmer and Thomas Ryan. Auchenflower House was relocated to Tamborine House in 1998 to be the new home of Albert River Wines. Delightful lunches and brunches can be enjoyed on the spacious verandahs o"; D9[0]="verlooking the vineyards and surrounding hinterland, and of course Tamborine Mountain. The menu is seasonally updated, and offers an extensive range of homemade specialities and features fresh local produce. Albert River Wines is "; V1[0]=" Cabernet Blend, Chardonnay, Merlot, Other, Semillon, Shiraz, Sparkling red, Sparkling white, Tawny Port,"; V2[0]=""; V3[0]=""; L1[0]=" Jacaranda, Unwooded, Oaked, Roundelay, Grand Masters' Wine Series Shiraz, Red Belly Black Tawny Port,"; L2[0]=""; L3[0]=""; L4[0]=""; L5[0]=""; N[1]="Canungra Valley"; E[1]="vineyard@oreillys.com.au"; A[1]="Lamington National Park Road, Canungra Qld 4275"; W[1]="http://www.canungravineyards.com.au"; T[1]="+61 (0) 7 5543 4011"; F[1]="+61 (0) 7 5543 4162"; D1[1]=" Canungra Valley Vineyards is owned and operated by the O'Reilly family. The homestead, Killowen, was built in Warwick in 1858, and moved to its current site in 1989. The boutique vineyard was established in front of the sweeping v"; D2[1]="erandahs in 1998. The vines were planted by over a hundred and fifty locals, many who then helped harvest the first crop in March 2000. Nestled in the emerald Canungra Valley is a boutique vineyard filled with people passionate ab"; D3[1]="out fine wine and food. Canungra Valley Vineyards is an easy hours drive from Brisbane, and a half hour from the Gold Coast. Over 5,000 Semillon and Chamboucin vines have been planted. The Cellar Door is open for wine tastings sev"; D4[1]="en days a week, 0900 to 1700 hours. Gourmet picnic baskets are available everyday and start from AUD41.00 for two people, including a bottle of wine. Enjoy a relaxing lunch by the Canungra Creek, where you can often see the platyp"; D5[1]="us in the wild. A special hide has been built to encourage viewing of these unique creatures. Swinging in the Vines, live music on the gazebo, is on every Sunday and the restaurant overlooking the vines is open seven days. The vin"; D6[1]="eyards cater for group bookings, special events and weddings. Established: 1999; Varieties: Table, fortified and sparkling wines. Semillon, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet, Port, Liqueur Muscat. "; D7[1]=""; D8[1]=""; D9[1]=""; V1[1]=" Cabernets, Chamboucin blend, Chamboucin, Chardonnay, Muscat, Port, Red Blend, Semillon Blend, Shiraz, Sparkling red, Sparkling white, White Blend,"; V2[1]=""; V3[1]=""; L1[1]=" Picnic, Platypus, Argyle Blanc de Noirs, Molly O'Reilly Reserve Chardonnay, Viola O'Reilly Reserve Cabernet, Shane O'Reilly Reserve Shiraz, Bernard O'Reilly Reserve Chambourcin, Golden Gleam, Vince and Pete's Liqueur Muscat "; L2[1]=""; L3[1]=""; L4[1]=""; L5[1]=""; N[2]="Cedar Creek Estate"; E[2]="info@cedarcreekestate.com.au"; A[2]="104 Hartley Rd, Tamborine Mountain Qld 4270"; W[2]="www.cedarcreekestate.com.au"; T[2]="+61 (0) 7 5545 1666"; F[2]="No Fax"; D1[2]=" The Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard and Winery was officially opened on 4 November 2000. The property consists of 24.5 acres located on magnificent Tamborine Mountain approximately 550 metres above sea level, and as its name suggests,"; D2[2]=" Cedar Creek flows through the property. Its reaches are currently being rejuvenated to ensure the lasting protection of the platypus that make Cedar Creek their home. The property has been developed as a boutique winery with a vi"; D3[2]="neyard capacity of 10, 000 vine with the aim of the vineyard to be totally organic. The Cedar Creek Estate vineyard and Winery also acts as a satellite cellar door for some of Queensland's oldest and leading Granite Belt Wines. Th"; D4[2]="e property offers restaurant and reception facilities with the option of dining inside in either the Hamblin Room or Annexe or outdoors either in the Gazebo, the Verandah or on the Pier overlooking Wild Duck Lake and the environme"; D5[2]="ntal park.The vineyard consists of two varieties including Chambourcin and Verdelho, even though relatively young vines our Chambourcin in particular is producing a fabulous Rosè. Our other varieties of wines and grapes are source"; D6[2]="d from some of Queenslands top vineyards, which provides the winemaker with a wonderful resource when developing our wines. Open seven days for cellar door sales 10 am to 5pm. Restaurant open 11am to 3pm weekdays, 10am to 4pm week"; D7[2]="ends. "; D8[2]=""; D9[2]=""; V1[2]=" Cabernets, Chamboucin, Chardonnay Blend, Chardonnay, Merlot, Muscat, Rose, Semillon Blend, Semillon, Shiraz, Tawny Port, Verdello,"; V2[2]=""; V3[2]=""; L1[2]=" In The Pink Chambourcin Rosè, Revelation Red, Cedar Flame Tawny Port, Cedar Creek Estate 'White Gold' - Muscat, Cedar Creme,"; L2[2]=""; L3[2]=""; L4[2]=""; L5[2]=""; N[3]="Granite Wines - Henty Estate"; E[3]="info@granitewines.com.au"; A[3]="PO Box 134 Eagle Heights Qld 4271"; W[3]="www.granitewines.com.au"; T[3]="+61 (0) 7 5545 1099"; F[3]="+61 (0) 7 5545 1868"; D1[3]=" Granite Wines grapes come from Henty Estate a 200 acre vineyard at Ballandean near Stanthorpe Queensland. Their Cellar door is at Tamborine Mountain Gold Coast Hinterland."; D2[3]=""; D3[3]=""; D4[3]=""; D5[3]=""; D6[3]=""; D7[3]=""; D8[3]=""; D9[3]=""; V1[3]=" Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernets, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Red Blend, Shiraz, White Blend,"; V2[3]=""; V3[3]=""; L1[3]=" Timber Blush - Sweet Red, Scribbler - Sweet White, Sleepers Edge, Dukes Paddock,"; L2[3]=""; L3[3]=""; L4[3]=""; L5[3]=""; N[4]="Heritage Wines of Mount Tamborine"; E[4]="herwines@halenet.com.au"; A[4]="Bartle Road & Shelf Road, Mt Tamborine Qld 4272"; W[4]="www.heritagewines.com.au"; T[4]="+61 (0) 7 5545 3144"; F[4]="+61 (0) 7 5545 3155"; D1[4]=" Heritage Wines at Mt Tamborine is a small family owned and operated boutique winery. With its vineyards in Stanthorpe, the range of wines available in the cellar door has a long history of wine awards. The original vineyard was es"; D2[4]="tablished in 1993, with plantings of Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Roswal Shiraz 1998 is one of the signature wines of Heritage. Only a small amount of this premium wine was produced. Low crop yields and o"; D3[4]="ptimum ripening led to a wine of intense colour and flavour. It was matured in American oak barrels for 18 months. Heritage Wines of Mount Tamborine is the perfect way to enjoy a wine tasting in style, and to enjoy a beautiful mea"; D4[4]="l in the restaurant with views overlooking the rainforest and down to the Pacific Ocean in the distance. Focusing on premium Queensland wines and gourmet food, this is the perfect place for wining and dining. A visit to Heritage"; D5[4]=" Wines, Mount Tamborine is a visit to a by-gone era, as it is well known as the most elegant Winery in the Hinterland. The building was originally the Infant Saviour Catholic Church of Burleigh Heads, saved from demolition and re-"; D6[4]="located to Mount Tamborine, to the new home of Mount Tamborine. The building was meticulously taken apart piece by piece, than lovingly restored in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Heritage Wines Mount Tamborine serves lunch seven days "; D7[4]="a week, and also caters for busses and tour groups. Our al-a-carte menu can be viewed here. Heritage Wines Mount Tamborine is located on the Corner of Bartle and The Shelf Road, Mount Tamborine. Heritage Wines at Mt Tamborine are "; D8[4]="open every day (10.00am - 4.00pm) for cellar door tastings and lunch. Groups are welcome. Mail order also available."; D9[4]=""; V1[4]=" Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Muscat, Other Fortified, Port, Red Blend, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Tawny Port, White Blend,"; V2[4]=""; V3[4]=""; L1[4]=" Rabbit Fench Red, Club Red, Bootleggers Tawny Port, Moonshine Madness, Country Road Cream, Harvest Blend, Private Reserve Shiraz, Botrytis Chardonnay,"; L2[4]=""; L3[4]=""; L4[4]=""; L5[4]=""; N[5]="Mount Nathan Winery"; E[5]="info@mtnathanwinery.com.au"; A[5]="220 Clagiraba Road, Mt. Nathan, Qld 4211"; W[5]="www.mtnathanwinery.com.au"; T[5]="+61 (0) 7 5533 7780"; F[5]=""; D1[5]=" Mount Nathan Winery is the culmination of involvement in the wine industry by the Gibson family over several generations. The founder, George Gibson was born in Cessnock in 1920. George became fascinated in wine when as a teenager"; D2[5]=" he would pick grapes for the established wineries in the surrounding area. Years of experimentation led to the formation of the Central Coast Winery now situated at Holgate in the Matcham Valley, one of the most picturesque areas"; D3[5]=" of the New South Wales, Central Coast. George's son Peter joined the winery in 1979. George and Peter have expanded the product range over the years to include Premium wines, Fortifies and Aperitifs. After developing a unique ran"; D4[5]="ge of honey based products, Peter has established Mt Nathan Winery in Queensland's famous Gold Coast hinterland. Mount Nathan Winery is situated amongst the rich nectar of a Paulownia plantation on the lush Clagiraba Creek. Bee hi"; D5[5]="ves have been established on the property to take advantage of the natural environment to produce our desired additive free honey. Honey is extracted and packaged on site to be sold to the public as well as fermented/fortified on "; D6[5]="site to produce a truly unique range of products. These include snowy (white) and traditional red honey port, as well as a range of honey-based creams such as Coffee, Chocolate, & Pina Colada. Why honey? It has been used since a"; D7[5]="ncient times as a natural sweetener, as well as for medicinal use and beautification. Use of Honey in our products binds the product together providing a taste that lasts on the palate. The Paulownia trees on the Plantation produc"; D8[5]="e a beautiful purple colour flower laden with nectar which greatly assists honey production - especially during spring. The Cellar Door facility is open daily for tasting and sales from 10am to 5pm. "; D9[5]=""; V1[5]=" Brut, Chardonnay, Honey - Mead, Port, Shiraz,"; V2[5]=""; V3[5]=""; L1[5]=" Bubbly Brut, Autumn, Ridgeway Red, Ye Old Liqueur Port, Honey Port, Snowy Honey Port,"; L2[5]=""; L3[5]=""; L4[5]=""; L5[5]=""; N[6]="Mount Tamborine Estate & Winery"; E[6]="sales@mttamborinewinery.com.au"; A[6]="32 Hartley Road, Mount Tamborine Qld 4272"; W[6]="http://www.mttamborinewinery.com.au"; T[6]="+61 (0) 7 5545 3506"; F[6]="+61 (0) 7 5545 3311"; D1[6]=" The oldest winery and vineyard in the Gold Coast Hinterland, this stunningly beautiful property is now operated by Richfield Vineyard and Cassegrain Wines bringing French winemaking tradition and heritage to the region. Their Merl"; D2[6]="ot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec vines are hand picked early to retain freshness and fruit quality. The winery has a processing capacity of 60-80 tones and uses oak barrels in the French rustic tradition to produce hand-crafted wines"; D3[6]=" distinctive to the region. Tamborine Estate is the latest venture of two renowned winemaking business enterprises: Richfield Vineyard and Cassegrain Wines. Together award-winning Australian winemaker John Cassegrain and entrepren"; D4[6]="eur Bernard Forey pursue viticultural practices and winemaking methods closer to the French tradition than most Australian wineries. And, in doing so, they draw upon centuries of tradition and winemaking heritage. Their labels are"; D5[6]=" recognizable by our scarecrow. This emblem is a constant reminder of the value we place on the rich bird life of the Queensland Hinterland. Birds find the sweet fruit of vines particularly tasty and can destroy crops. But modern "; D6[6]="methods of control are often disruptive to the bird's nesting and breeding habits. So we decided on alternative methods that are environmentally sound. One of these, the scarecrow, has been used successfully for centuries. And the"; D7[6]="se whimsical characters certainly add to the picturesque charm of the Estate. The Tamborine Mountain plateau formed 20 million years ago by volcanic activity. It's 500m above sea level, and 20 km from the coast in sub-tropical tem"; D8[6]="perate rainforest. The plateau has deep and rich basalt topsoil - one of the best for fruit quality. It has good drainage and encourages deep root growth that's resilient to drought and heavy rain. The Gold Coast Hinterland mariti"; D9[6]="me climate is ideal for producing full-flavoured soft wines. Some of the best-known wine growing regions, such as Bordeaux in France and Margaret River in West Australia, boast a similar maritime climate. Only a half-hour drive fr"; V1[6]=" Brut, Cabernet Blend, Chardonnay, Frontignac, Grenache Blend, Merlot, Muscat, Port, Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon, Shiraz, Sparkling red, Traminer Reisling, Verdello,"; V2[6]=""; V3[6]=""; L1[6]=" Hinterland Mist, Dolce Rosso,"; L2[6]=""; L3[6]=""; L4[6]=""; L5[6]=""; N[7]="Smart Wine"; E[7]="smartwine@optusnet.com.au"; A[7]="48 Justin Ave, Mount Tamborine Qld 4272"; W[7]="www.smartwine.com.au"; T[7]="+61 0438 567 906"; F[7]=""; D1[7]=" Smart Wine is a boutique marketing and public relations firm based in SE Queensland. Their mission is to provide down-to-earth marketing that produces results and is within your budget and to promote the Queensland wine industry a"; D2[7]="s a whole. They specialise in down-to-earth marketing that produces results. Let us develop a marketing strategy for you that is professional, affordable, effective and personalised. Smart Wine undertakes comprehensive marketing s"; D3[7]="trategies for Queensland wine regions (currently setting up South Burnett Wine, and having set up both Sunshine Coast Wine and Gold Coast Hinterland Wine Country) and individual wineries, both boutique and large. They also underta"; D4[7]="ke broad industry marketing on behalf of the Queensland Wine Industry Association. Smart Wine is the only Marketing/PR company that specialises solely in Qld wineries and wine regions. Smart Wine represents some of the premier win"; D5[7]="eries in the state from boutique wineries through to the larger producers. Smart Wine has also undertaken the set up of two wine regions in Queensland, Sunshine Coast Wine and Gold Coast Hinterland Wine Country."; D6[7]=""; D7[7]=""; D8[7]=""; D9[7]=""; V1[7]=" "; V2[7]=""; V3[7]=""; L1[7]=" "; L2[7]=""; L3[7]=""; L4[7]=""; L5[7]=""; N[8]="Tamborine Mountain Distillery"; E[8]="info@tamborinemountaindistillery.com"; A[8]="87-91 Beacon Road, North Tamborine, Qld 4272"; W[8]="www.tamborinemountaindistillery.com"; T[8]="+61 (0) 7 5545 3452"; F[8]=""; D1[8]=" Hidden away in the Gold Coast Hinterland, is the Tamborine Mountain Distillery. This is South East Queensland's smallest Pot Still Distillery, but of world renown. With the Combination of rich red volcanic soils and fresh Spring W"; D2[8]="ater, the abundant fruit of the Mountain is fermented and distilled. The incredible range of fruit that is grown on Tamborine Mountain is a wonderful resource to draw from to produce their variety of Liqueurs and Schnapps. The Dis"; D3[8]="tillery also receives a considerable diversity of fruit from other growers which they turn into beautiful, smooth, Schnapps, Liqueurs, Fruit Brandy, Gins and Vodkas. Although Michael and Alla Ward's Distillery has only been open a"; D4[8]=" short time (July 1998) they have already established a very enviable reputation as creators of high quality Liqueurs. This reputation, largely developed by word of mouth, has seen people coming not only from all Australian states"; D5[8]=" but Europe and Asia as well. Tamborine Mountain Distillery takes great care and pride in the presentation of their fine products. The Liqueurs, Schnapps and Spirits are on display at the distillery's rustic showroom, which is ope"; D6[8]="n from 10 am to 3 pm Wednesday to Sunday. A visit to the distillery is a must for any day tripper to Tamborine Mountain."; D7[8]=""; D8[8]=""; D9[8]=""; V1[8]=" Liqueurs, Other Fortified,"; V2[8]=""; V3[8]=""; L1[8]=" Limoncello, Honey Vodka, Coconut Ice, Kurumba, Bobooshka's Vodka, B.O.S.C, Lemon Myrtle, Wild Peppermint, Tambo, St Alushka, Honey Dew Melon, Bucku Lukep, Choc Hazelnut, Grappa,"; L2[8]=""; L3[8]=""; L4[8]=""; L5[8]=""; N[9]="Thumm Estate Winery"; E[9]="winemaker@thummestate.com"; A[9]="87 Kriedeman Rd., Upper Coomera, Qld 4209"; W[9]="www.thummestate.com"; T[9]="+61 (0) 7 5573 6990"; F[9]=""; D1[9]=" Nestled in a magnificent majestic valley at the base of the Gold Coast's Mount Tambourine, Managing Director / Oenologist Robert Thumm continues his family's three hundred year heritage of viticulture and winemaking. Thumm Estate "; D2[9]="Winery presents an idyllic setting for picnics and walking, surrounded by handcrafted gardens and lakes. There are underground cellars for bottle storage and where ancient large port vats are housed as well as the world's first hi"; D3[9]="ghly nutritional grape superspread manufacturing plant, all which can be viewed by the public. 'The nurtured vineyard is the cradle of great wines, and this statement forms the cornerstone for our winemaking direction', said Rober"; D4[9]="t Thumm. 'To reflect the true regional nature of our wine, we source only premium fruit from regions best suited to the particular varieties'. The Winery, Cellar Door / Tastings and Alfresco dining are open every day of the year e"; D5[9]="xcluding Good Friday and Christmas Day."; D6[9]=""; D7[9]=""; D8[9]=""; D9[9]=""; V1[9]=" Cabernet Sauvignon, Other, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz,"; V2[9]=""; V3[9]=""; L1[9]=" Sweet Folley,"; L2[9]=""; L3[9]=""; L4[9]=""; L5[9]=""; N[10]="Witches Falls Winery"; E[10]="kim@witchesfalls.com.au"; A[10]="79 Main Western Road, North Tamborine Qld 4272"; W[10]="www.witchesfalls.com.au"; T[10]="+61 (0) 7 5545 2609"; F[10]="+61 (0) 7 5545 0189"; D1[10]=" Located on Main Western Road, Witches Falls is named after Queensland's first national park. Witches Falls Winery is located on Tamborine Mountain in the magnificent hinterland of the Gold Coast, only one hours drive from Brisban"; D2[10]="e and 40 minutes from Surfers Paradise. They believe in sourcing varieties that are suited to specific regions, not only from Queensland but also from other regions in Australia. As a result they are able to produce small quantit"; D3[10]="ies of excellent varietal wine. All of their wines are processed, fermented and finished on site. This provides their visitors with an opportunity not only sample the fruits of our labour but to also experience, first hand, the wi"; D4[10]="nemaking process. The new winery and cellar door opened in August 2004. All of their wines are available through their cellar door and at selected restaurants around Tamborine Mountain. Varieties: 2003 Granite Belt Chardonnay, "; D5[10]="Shiraz and Cabernet. 2004 Granite Belt Verdelho and Botrytis, 2004 Clare Valley Riesling. Opening Times: 10.00am - 4.00pm daily."; D6[10]=""; D7[10]=""; D8[10]=""; D9[10]=""; V1[10]=" Cabernets, Chardonnay, Riesling, Shiraz, Verduzzo,"; V2[10]=""; V3[10]=""; L1[10]=" "; L2[10]=""; L3[10]=""; L4[10]=""; L5[10]="";