One of the Canberra District’s most celebrated wineries is up for sale. Four Winds Vineyard, the family-owned business that recently swept five major trophies at the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards – including the coveted 2024 Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy – is on the market.
The sale marks the end of an era for owners John and Sarah Collingwood, who took over the vineyard from Sarah’s parents Graeme and Suzanne Lunney 15 years ago.
Located 30 minutes from Canberra, Four Winds Vineyard has long been a destination for wine enthusiasts, producing award-winning Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet and Sangiovese.
Four Winds Vineyard’s 2023 Shiraz took out the Jimmy Watson award in November.
The Collingwoods sold out of the vintage within days.
The winery also scooped awards for Best Shiraz; Best Single Vineyard Wine; Best NSW/ACT Shiraz and Viticultural Excellence.
The vineyard’s cellar door has become a magnet for day-trippers – its signature woodfired pizzas and at-the-table wine tastings attracting nearly 30,000 visitors a year.
Ms Collingwood said that while sad to be leaving a place dear to three generations of her family, she and her husband and their two young children felt it was the right time to hand over the baton.
“We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built, but it’s time for new adventures,” Ms Collingwood says.
“Winning an award as prestigious as the Jimmy Watson feels like the perfect high note to step away on.
“This place has given us a great sense of purpose and achievement – and we’re excited to see who will take it forward.”
The sale includes the Collingwoods’ four-bedroom home with tennis court and woodfired pizza oven in the garden, 12-hectare vineyard and strong business infrastructure.
“This is more than just a home or a vineyard – it’s an established, profitable brand with national recognition,” selling agent Sam McGregor of Windrose Property says.
“It’s not every day a property of this calibre comes up for sale.”
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