Conveniently found within an easy drive of Brisbane and the Gold Coast sits arguably Queensland’s most famous winery, Sirromet. Opened back in 2000 this suave family-run establishment has since become well-regarded not only for its delicious wines (grown on 100 hectares of vines) but its regular live music program, with outdoor concerts aplenty held among the wines. (Photography: Sam Lindsay, Image: Tourism and Events Queensland.)

Right in the heart of Fortitude Valley, off swanky James Street is where Brisbane’s first urban winery since 1860 resides. Within a cluster of boutiques and hotels (including the eye-catching Calile) is this micro-winery housed within a refurbished warehouse that sources its grapes from across Australia’s key growing regions. Drop by for specialty classes (Including a wine blending workshop) or a bite to eat nudging the wine barrels.

Award-winning vines and olive groves mingle on land that’s been in the family for more than a century at Clovely Estate. A resident of the South Burnett region, this place boasts a climate similar to New South Wales’ Hunter Valley area, with the district now firmly a hub of wine making activity. The quaint cellar door at Clovely is open Thursday through Monday but you can stay longer – there are a trio of accommodation options on site.

Frequented for its smorgasbord of outdoorsy activities, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat is also host to increasingly popular vineyard – Canungra Valley. Sitting on the cusp of ancient Lamington National Park, this idyllic destination tempts guests to sip on its creations (ranging from pinot gris to nebbiolo) while you nibble on a picnic basket among the grapes. Plus there’s Mountview Alpaca Farm on site, with petting encouraged. Related story: 6 new Gold Coast bars to put you in a sunshine state of mind

In Tamborine Mountain lies Witches Falls Winery, a picturesque place focused on wild fermenting. Sure you’ll find plenty of traditional vino to guzzle, but you’ll also be able to get your hands on some natural yeast-laden grape juice, from chardonnay to lambrusco. Sample the vineyard’s wares at its cellar door, where there’s no adjoining restaurant but plenty of grazing platters to go around. (Image: Tourism and Events Queensland.)

A popular place to get hitched is the eye-catching Ocean View Estates tucked into Mount Mee near the Glasshouse Mountains, which is just under an hour’s drive from Brisbane central. This estate was born back in 1998 when the first vines were planted, which to this day contain a quartet of varieties – Viognier, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Ruby Cabernet. The award-winning wines are crafted from these by chief winemaker Thomas Honnef with the help of his daughter and son-in-law Hannah and Andrew Hathway.

Over in the wine-making region of the Granite Belt is where Twisted Gum Wines sits, a 40-hectare vineyard which wraps around a Queenslander cottage turned cellar door. Quality over quantity is the mantra here, with small amounts of premium single vineyard wines produced from the non-irrigated grapes on site. On your visit you’ll be able to get better acquainted with Twisted Gum’s purple-hued reds, and ever popular Pink Moscato. Related story: 10 of the best wineries to visit in Victoria for 2022

Another regular on the wedding circuit is the incredibly photogenic (and Instagram-friendly) Kooroomba Vineyard in the Fassifern Valley, a grape-growing hub and lavender farm in one. Picture six hectares of vines and purple fields, containing a cellar door, a sophisticated fine diner dubbed the Kooroomba Restaurant, and a designated gift shop where you can arm yourself with ample amounts of drinkable and floral goods grown on site. (Image: Tourism and Events Queensland.)

If you find yourself in the Granite Belt, you may just want to pay Hidden Creek a visit. The award-winning winery sits 900 metres above sea leve in a cool climate similar to north-eastern Spain and the upper Rhone Valley in France making this place a haven for Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Viognier grapes. The dog-friendly cellar door is open all weekend, with picnic baskets available for pre-order if you’re so inclined. (Image: Tourism and Events Queensland.)

Fellow Granite Belt resident Ballandean Estate is Queensland’s oldest family owned and operated winery. The enterprise was born back in 1932, a labour of love for the Puglisi family who have since seen five generations of winemakers evolve its grape juice creations. The cellar door was opened back in 1970 and remains open daily, with accompanying tours of the vineyard an option if you’d like to get better acquainted with the vines. Related story: What to do if your flight is cancelled, according to an airline worker