Premium wines and spirits from the Granite Belt, Australia
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Located in the scenic Granite Belt region of South-East Queensland, Bent Road Winery and Distillery creates unique wines and spirits that reflect our adventurous winemaking philosophy. Our cellar door offers immersive and educational experiences, inviting visitors to discover our passion for wine and spirits. Join us on a journey to taste the distinct flavors of our creations.
Discover our three brands — La Petite Mort, Wilhelm Scream, and Bent Road —each showcasing our commitment to innovation, courage, and pushing boundaries.
Winery
Bents Road Winery is located in Ballandean on the Granite Belt, Queensland. Purchased in 2000 by the current proprietors/wine maker, the property encompasses 40 hectares of vines, winery, wilderness and granite boulders along a kilometre of frontage onto the pristine Severn River. Perched on the western reaches of the Great Dividing Range at an altitude of over 750m, many people are surprised to discover that our climate is both cool and continental - in fact, Ballandean is one of the coolest growing regions in Australia. This cool climate (and possibly our taste for European wines) lend subtlety and elegance to our wines, often expressing spicy, savoury notes and generally lower alcohol than some of our broader 'Southern Sisters'.
Our Labels
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La Petite Mort
La Petite Mort wines: avant-garde, loved by seekers of unique experiences. Our core range includes experimental extended skin-contact wines made with ancestral methods.
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Wilhelm Scream
Wilhelm Scream wines: Classic yet thrilling. Crafted through traditional methods, they're irresistibly drinkable—perfect for indulging in the moment, made for drinking not thinking.
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Bent Road Distillery
Bent Road's dynamic range includes gins and cane-based spirits, with exciting plans for rums, brandy, whisky, and exotic flavoured liquors in the works. Embark on a journey through our evolving creations!
Distillery
Bent Road Distillery, found within the Bent Road Cellar Door, boasts the iconic Knapp-Lewer 500-litre hybrid pot still, designed by Bill Lark - Australia's artisanal distillation pioneer, regarded as the father of Australian distillation. Reflecting our winemaking ethos, our spirits embrace innovation, originality, and transformation, daring to disrupt norms. We constantly push boundaries, crafting diverse liquors to offer unique experiences. Experience our range through guided tastings, where we inspire customers to envision their own liquor journey—whether sipping neat or concocting bespoke cocktails. Currently we offer gins, botanical vodkas, and cane-based spirits, and in the future we’ll have rums, brandy, whisky, and a selection of exotic flavoured liqueurs. Join us in an ever-evolving adventure of taste and imagination.
