Australia's most unusual wine region, located in the subtropical highlands of southern Queensland near the New South Wales border at 800–1,000 meters elevation. The Granite Belt is Australia's highest wine region, with granite boulders and sandy loam soils producing wines of remarkable freshness and mineral character. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and increasingly alternative Italian and Spanish varieties (the 'Strange Bird' movement) are winning critical acclaim.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | Balanced vintage with excellent alternative variety expression. |
| 2022 | — | Record recognition; Granite Belt wines listed at Brisbane fine dining restaurants. |
| 2021 | — | Strong recovery vintage; Queensland wine tourism rebounded strongly. |
| 2020 | — | Bushfire smoke affected some lots; granite belt less impacted than other Australian regions. |
| 2019 | — | Best vintage in region history; Strange Bird movement gained international recognition. |
| 2018 | — | Strong vintage; alternative varieties gained significant national media attention. |
| 2017 | — | Some drought challenges overcome by granite subsoil moisture retention. |
| 2016 | — | Outstanding vintage; Granite Belt wines won national show awards in all categories. |
| 2015 | — | Cooler than average subtropical summer; excellent balance in whites and reds. |