From Vineyard to Bottle: Inside a Bellarine Peninsula Winery

Banks Road is a family-owned Bellarine Peninsula winery located in Marcus Hill, where every wine is grown, made and bottled on site. From vineyard rows to the cellar door, the process stays local, hands-on and deliberately small scale.

Estate Grown Wine on the Bellarine Peninsula

As an estate grown Bellarine Peninsula winery, all fruit comes directly from our own vineyard. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are planted to suit the cool maritime climate, allowing slower ripening and natural balance.

Low yields and careful vineyard management ensure each vintage reflects the conditions of the season rather than heavy intervention.

Winemaking at Our Marcus Hill Winery

At our Marcus Hill winery, winemaking follows a minimal-intervention approach. Fruit is processed only metres from where it is grown. Fermentation, maturation and bottling all take place on site.

This direct line from vineyard to bottle preserves structure, acidity and clarity — hallmarks of cool-climate Bellarine wines.

Why Estate Production Matters

Not all wineries on the Bellarine Peninsula grow and bottle entirely on site. Estate production allows tighter quality control and a clearer expression of place.

For visitors and wine club members alike, it means consistency, transparency and a genuine connection to the vineyard.

To experience our Bellarine Peninsula winery in person, visit our Marcus Hill cellar door or explore the current release wines online.

Family winery on the Bellarine Peninsula and Davey the winery dog