Bannockburn Vineyards is one of Geelong's most celebrated estates, farming a long-established property at 92 Kelly Lane, Bannockburn since 1974. Owned by the Hooper family, the estate produces Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot — with several certified organic blocks at its heart. The Grigsby block, planted in 2007, is a close-planted certified organic Chardonnay. The Serré block, planted in 1984 and certified organic in 2021, is believed to be one of Australia's oldest high-density Pinot Noir plantings. All wines are made with wild yeast fermentation and minimal additions, letting the Geelong terroir speak clearly.
Yes. Several key blocks are certified organic, including the Grigsby Chardonnay (certified organic) and Serré Pinot Noir (certified organic since 2021). The estate avoids herbicides across all blocks and uses composting, straw mulching, and cover crops.
Bannockburn is particularly renowned for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Serré Pinot Noir — from vines planted in 1984 — is considered one of Australia's most concentrated and age-worthy Pinot Noirs.
The cellar door is at 92 Kelly Lane, Bannockburn VIC 3331, in the Geelong wine region. Call +61 3 5281 1363 for current opening times.
The estate was established in 1974 and has been in the Hooper family continuously, remaining committed to estate-grown fruit and minimal-intervention winemaking throughout.