About Us

Alistair Hicks and his wife Catherine were looking for a lifestyle change. They planted 7 acres under vine after subdividing land from the dairy farm owned by Catherine's father in 2004.

Situated high on a hill, Blue Gables Vineyard is an exposed site that is warmer than most in Gippsland by day, yet with the absence of any sea breeze, the nights cool off significantly. These day/night temperature extremities are perfect for viticulture and this unique microclimate has resulted in the wines displaying intense varietal flavour and elegance.

The now established boutique vineyard has 2 acres of Shiraz, 2 acres of Pinot Gris, 2 acres of Sauvignon Blanc and 1 acre of Chardonnay. The vineyard has also expanded with plantings of Sangiovese and Pinot Noir in the spring of 2017 and then again with more Pinot, Chardonnay and Shiraz planted in 2022. Now totalling 14,000 vines, the vineyard produces 30-50 tonnes of estate grown fruit.

Wnemaker Alastair Butt has set a high benchmark for us with his first few vintages, commencing 2015. Blue Gables was awarded a 5 Star James Halliday Winery rating in 2019 and continues to deliver premium quality award-winning wines.

We have a very busy Cellar Door, open all year round, where people come to enjoy our wines paired with our Wood Fired Pizzas amidst magnificent views of the Newry Flats in the Macalister Irrigation District.