About Us


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.

Our first vintage was 2009, with wines initially made by Mal Stewart, who continues to make our sparkling wines.

Our current winemaker 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 on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 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.

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Our busy cellar door is open Thursday through Sunday 11am till 5pm

We offer Al-fresco dining in a casual style, with the added option of a fully air-conditioned inside area for the hot summer months and an open fire to combat that Victorian winter chill.

Coupled with our enclosed deck area, where our cafe blinds can be up or down whilst still providing magnificent views of the vineyard and the surrounding Gippsland landscape.

Our fully licensed bar offersWine tastings,Local beersand Ciders, plus our amazingWood-fired Pizzas andPlatters prepared using local Gippsland produce.

We regularly have LIVE MUSIC on weekends.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.

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Since planting our vines in 2004, our mandate has always been to produce the best wine we possibly can.

We believe we are getting better at this as each year passes, as we improve our industry knowledge, viticultural practices and winemaking techniques.

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