Settlers Rise Vineyard and Winery :: Quality South East Queensland Wines

Cellar Favourite

2008 Sparkling Chardonnay

Soft, bright, crisp and fresh from our Winter snow covered high altitude vineyards in the Granite Belt. "Good wine with plenty of flavour and good balance." James Halliday. Wine Lovers Choice Awards: 5 Star

New Wine Partner

Settlers Rise is proud to announce that Spicers Clovelly Estate, Montville, has selected artisan wines crafted by Peter Scudamore-Smith, Master of Wine and International Wine Judge, to sit alongside some of the world’s most renowned labels on its wine list.

Flaxton Barn Cellar Door open

All Settlers Rise wines can be purchased at The Flaxton Barn Cellar Door, 3 minutes north of Montville
Phone 54457321 or email leah(at)flaxtonbarn(dot)com(dot)au.

Latest Award

Settlers Rise has beaten many of the world’s best chardonnays to win a Bronze Medallion for its 2008 Reserve Chardonnay at the prestigious San Francisco International Wine Competition in June 2009.

Wine Reviews

2005 Reserve Shiraz "Exceptional"
Rating: 91 points
The Courier-Mail Brisbane 25 August 2009

2008 Reserve Pinot Gris "Excellent"
2008 Verdelho "Excellent"
The Courier-Mail June 2009

2007 Queensland Classic (Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon)
"Recommended for above average quality and with clear varietal expression"

2008 Sparkling Chardonnay
"Good wine with plenty of flavour and good balance"

2006 Lake Baroon Cabernet/Merlot
"A good value everyday wine"
James Halliday

Settlers Rise Vineyard & Winery

Where artisan wines are about love and laughter with friends, the clinking of glasses, the enjoyment of food and savouring and sharing together the thrill of new discoveries. Its rewards are far beyond its cost.

What makes Settlers Rise so singularly special?

There are special moments and special wines that fill our days with equally special memories. You have arrived at the home of characterful handcrafted wines that evoke an era that predates mass production and uniformity. We are committed to creating boutique specialty wines that are touched by a human hand and given an artist’s care and passion.

What creates the point of difference?

Throughout the world, it is the artisan winemakers who craft the most exceptional wines.
Settlers Rise guarantees that its wines are crafted by a Master of Wine (Australia’s 2nd) – one of the most innovative and dedicated artisans in the wine industry today.
37 Awards in ten years for specialty wines of exceptional quality.
Settlers Rise guarantees its wines are not mass produced for the big retail chains.
Winter snow covered vineyards in the world acclaimed Granite Belt in South East Queensland, that produce premium fruit with exquisite varietal characters.

Looking for an exciting wine discovery tonight?

Come on in and continue your discovery as you taste why 18,000 Australians enjoy small scale artisan wines direct from the vineyard.

Savour the Memories

The Settlers Rise Team