Award winning winery, conference and function venue catering for small and large groups located in picturesque Bendigo. Luxurious and private venue surrounded by vineyards and picturesque gardens. Situated close to motels and golf course.
Established in 1998, Big Hill Vineyard provides its visitors with a relaxing setting in which to enjoy wines and gourmet meals.
The reception centre overlooks a magnificent array of roses, 12 acres of Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon Vines and a gazebo, providing the perfect venue for weddings.
Big Hill is a popular venue for functions, weddings, conferences and major concerts. The contemporary style cellar sales, free BBQ facilities and manicured gardens are a fitting showcase for its outstanding wines.
Recent Reviews
The PENGUIN Good Australian Wine Guide 2007
Big Hill Vineyard Merlot
The Bendigo gold rush led to the planting of a number of vineyards to slake the diggers’ insatiable thirst, but the dreaded phylloxera bug and efforts to eradicate it led to their demise in late-Victorian time. Today many vineyards have been replanted on the same sites as those pioneering plantings, and Big Hill is one of them.
2004
An emphatic young merlot, deeply pigmented, with intense stewed-plum and raspberry-fruit character and a leafy varietal touch. The palate is well-concentrated with mint, plum and spice-like varietal fruit, medium body and firm tannins. Serve it with lamb’s fry and bacon.
Rating 91
SOLD OUT – 2005 Now Available
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2008 Edition
Bendigo Merlot 2004
Deep colour; lots of rich and juicy blackcurrant fruit giving a supple mouthfeel; not particularly varietal, but that hardly matters.
Rating 91
Drink To 2012
SOLD OUT – 2005 Now Available
Bendigo Shiraz 2003
An elegant, medium-bodied wine reflecting the controlled alcohol; blackberry and raspberry fruit supported by fine tannins and oak.
Rating 90
Drink To 2013
Still Available – 2005 Also Available
Bendigo Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Slightly dull colour; tannins take hold early in the mouth, and don’t loosen their grip, though there is good fruit underneath.
Rating 87
Drink To 2011
SOLD OUT – 2005 Now Available
Vineyard History
Big Hill Vineyard - Information
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Trading Hours
Open daily from 10am - 5pm
BBQ Facilities
Open daily from 11am - 3pm
