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Bass River Winery

Bass River Winery

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Bass River is a pioneering winery and vineyard in South Gippsland, Victoria, operated by the Butera Family. They craft handcrafted and distinctive wines using fruit grown only from their estate vineyard, with an emphasis on expressing terroir and sustainable viticultural principles. The winery is located 90 minutes from Melbourne towards Phillip Island, bordered by the Bass River and the Strzelecki Ranges.

Scenic viewsWalk-ins OKHas wine clubSparklingRoséFocus on whitesFocus on redsFamily-runFor serious wine lovers
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Varietals

GamayPinot GrisPinot NoirMerlotRieslingSauvignon BlancChardonnay

When to go

Monday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Good to know

Bass River Winery focuses on Gamay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Riesling, and more. Signature bottles include Bass River 1835 Sparkling Brut, Rosé 2025, Sparkling Vintage Brut 2021, Gamay 2024 North Side, Pinot Gris 2025, Pinot Noir 2023, Pinot Noir 2024 - River Block, Merlot 2024, Riesling 2025, Field Blend 2018, Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Chardonnay 2022, Chardonnay 2023. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Bass River Winery is in Glen Forbes, Victoria, in the Victoria wine region. Phone: (03) 5678 8252. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
The winemaking at Bass River Winery is led by Pasquale Butera, Frank Butera. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.
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Location

Glen Forbes, Victoria, Australia

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