Sanguine Estate
Highlights
- Explore 69 acres of thriving vines on the ancient Cambrian earth belt, experiencing a unique geological heritage.
- Savour award-winning wines, including Shiraz and Nebbiolo, crafted with passion by the Hunter family since 1997.
- Relax in cozy lounges or on the terrace, enjoying stunning vineyard views with a gourmet cheese platter.
- Bring your well-behaved dog to the outdoor area, making it a perfect day trip for the whole family.
Established in 1997 by Tony and Linda Hunter, Sanguine Estate is a family-owned, award-winning boutique winery just nine minutes from Heathcote. Set on the ancient 510-million-year-old Cambrian earth belt, the vineyard spans over 69 acres of thriving vines.
Sanguine reflects a true passion for winemaking, family, and history—producing a diverse range of premium wines, from full to medium-bodied Shiraz and Cabernets, to lighter to medium-bodied reds like Nebbiolo, Lagrein, and Tempranillo. The white wine selection includes Chardonnay, Fiano, and Verdejo, alongside a Rosé, a sparkling Rosé, and a semi-sweet wine made from vines brought to Australia by Tony’s great-grandfather in the 1860s.
Rated a Top 5 Red Star winery by the Halliday Wine Companion, the cellar door offers a warm welcome from the knowledgeable team—often family themselves—and the opportunity to taste current release and award-winning wines.
After your tasting, relax with a glass of your favourite wine in one of our cozy lounges or outside on the landscaped terrace. Enjoy a gourmet cheese and charcuterie platter you can build to your taste while taking in spectacular vineyard views. Well-behaved dogs are always welcome outdoors.
Sanguine Estate is the perfect day trip for lovers of great wine, rich family history, and breathtaking scenery.
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Accreditations
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HACCP Food Safety Certification
- Restaurant and Catering Australia
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.sanguinewines.com.au/accessibility-statement
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