Our Review
Banca Ridge was an initiative of the Stanthorpe State High School, which established the first commercial school winery in Queensland. Plantings have expanded from the initial marsanne and merlot to 10 varieties, including fiano, albariño, tinta cão and petit verdot. Students are involved in all stages of the grape growing and winemaking process under the direction of Arantza Milicua Celador. More recently the business has become part of the Queensland College of Wine Tourism, designed to train students in the wine, hospitality and tourism industry, and the wines produced are a credit to the school and the program. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
It started with marsanne and merlot grapes, nowadays there are 6 grape varieties (albariño, marsanne, merlot, tempranillo, tinta cao and petit verdot) on the Stanthorpe State High School grounds, and chardonnay and fiano on the Queensland College of Wine Tourism grounds.
Cellar Door
Details are correct at time of writing
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Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Arantza Milicua Celador |
| Region |
Granite Belt |
| Address |
22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe, Qld 4380
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| Established |
2001 |
| Dozens |
1500 |
| Vineyards (area) |
1.6 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Tue–Sat 10.30–4 |
| Telephone |
(07) 4685 5050
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| Website |
www.qcwt.edu.au
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