As Asia’s thirst for Australian wine continues to grow, wine lover-cum-investors are not just satisfied with wine tasting, more are looking to go to the source. Growing demand has given the rise of investment in Australian vineyards and wineries.

According to a 2017 study by Wine Intelligence, Australia’s exports to mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan accounted for over 80% of the country’s total wine exports to Asia, followed by Singapore, Malaysia and Japan.

With increasing demand comes with greater demand for the land where it is produced. The buying spree from Asian investors—from high-net-worth individuals to institutional investors and conglomerates—is mainly a result of Australian wine’s growing popularity in Asia, especially China. With Australia being a popular travel destination among rich Asians, visits to wineries and tastings have also become part of their itinerary. Winery owners are increasingly transforming their scenic wineries into inns, private label shops, restaurants, and event spaces for visitors from around the world.

With extensive local knowledge and robust understanding what investors look for in a vineyard or winery, List Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to present a private and exclusive selection of Australian wineries and vineyards across South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland. 

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Featured Australian Vineyards

Adelaide Hills

South Australia
Property ID: 8077

South Australia is the heavyweight wine state, producing most of the country’s wine and boasting some of its oldest wines. The dry, hot climate ripens grapes fully, making bold, dense and concentrated wines.

These cool hills just east of the city provide the perfect ingredients for lemony Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

Established in 1890, this premium vineyard is one of the oldest wineries and cellar doors in the Adelaide Hills, and is recognized as one of the finest sites for growing fresh, crisp sparkling white wines in the area.  This vineyard is also an iconic function venue. Price upon request.

• Cellar Door
• E-Commerce
• Restaurant
• Function Venue

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Barossa Valley

South Australia
Property ID: 8078

This Barossa Valley has a rich viticultural history with patches of bush-trained vines, many more than 100 years old. It is the first and foremost red wine region. Shiraz is kind but cabernet sauvignon, grenache and mourvedre play an important part, too.

Recognized as creating one of the world’s best wine estates in the heart of the Barossa Valley, this vineyard is home to some of the oldest vines in the world. Continually recognized by James Halliday as one of Australia’s best wines. Price upon request.

• Cellar Door
• E-Commerce

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Margaret River

Western Australia
Property ID: 8080

Elegant, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon originally put the spotlight on Margaret River and is still its trump card. Chardonnay shines here, too, as do the vibrantly fruity, zesty Semillion/Sauvignon Blanc blends.

A 5-star private country house hotel, restaurant and culinary retreat in the heart of Margaret River. One of the country’s all-inclusive properties with private helipad for direct transfer from Perth Airport. Price upon request.

• Accommodation
• Restaurant
• Function Venue

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Scenic Rim

Queensland
Property ID: 8079

Queensland wine is renowned for producing enticing “wildcard” wines across a handful of uniquely stunning wine regions. The creation of quality Queensland wines has had wide acceptance nationally and internationally. Scenic Rim is a smaller Australian wine region in southeastern Queensland. Its wine growing area lies in the eroded interior of an ancient shield volcano.

This beautiful vineyard is a grand 50-acre property with luxurious residence, vineyard, olive grove, cellar door and restaurant facilities, located at the foothills of Lamington National Park in the Scenic Rim district. Price upon request.

• Cellar Door
• Accommodation
• Restaurant

Originally published in COLLECTION, 1 April 2019