Four Winds Vineyard in the Yass Valley has come of age, and its owners believe it’s the perfect time to sell — despite the industry’s struggles.
Four Winds Vineyard, located at 392 Murrumbateman Road, Murrumbateman, includes a four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence and a cellar door that welcomes 29,500 visitors every year, with direct-to-customer sales accounting for 86% of wine revenue.
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Vendor Sarah Collingwood says this makes Four Winds “reasonably insulated” from challenges facing the industry including oversupply and difficulties finding new export markets.
“We’re 30 minutes outside Canberra, a city with the highest average income in Australia. We haven’t experienced what others have,” Ms Collingwood said.
The property includes a four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
The property spans 20.18 hectares, with 12.57 dedicated to grape growing. Five varieties — Shiraz, Riesling, Cabernet, Merlot and Sangiovese — were first planted here in 1998 and 1999.
Last year, the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy was awarded to the same family’s 2023 Shiraz at the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards.
The property has a cellar door that welcomes 29,500 visitors every year, with direct-to-customer sales accounting for 86% of wine revenue. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
Ms Collingwood and her husband, John, came to the farm in 2010 to give her parents Graeme and Suzanne Lunney a hand. She had limited knowledge of wine and John was a physiotherapist who’s since retrained in viticulture.
The vendors are willing to share their wine-making knowledge with the eventual buyer. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
“Winemaking was never part of our plan, but we have loved it,” Ms Collingwood said.
“The last 15 years have been amazing. Running a business like this offers so much scope for creativity, and we have such a great team working for us.
“We’ve raised two kids at the farm and they’ve grown up alongside the business, which has been fun. But now we’re ready for the next adventure.”
The winery attracts visitors from nearby Canberra. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
Agent Sam McGregor at Windrose Property Murrumbateman says the vendors are selling “while they’re on top”.
“Winning this prestigious award demonstrates their excellence, not only in wine production but also in the high-performing hospitality business at their cellar door, which is also loved for its wood-fired pizzas.”
Four Winds Vineyard grows five grape varietals including Riesling and Sangiovese. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
He says there’s been a lot of interest in the property, which is being sold by negotiation. Interested parties have included local winemakers, and buyers from as far away as the US and China.
Mr McGregor said the vineyard was likely to attract a broad market, from families and retirees seeking a lifestyle change, to institutional investors.
The home features meticulously landscaped gardens, a full-sized tennis court, and a large courtyard with a wood-fired pizza oven. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
“Someone will see it as a fantastic commercial acquisition, while others might view it as an incredible lifestyle opportunity, at a fraction of the price of what you’d pay in the NSW Southern Highlands.”
He describes the property as “a gorgeous architectural home full of natural light, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out across the vineyard”.
The expansive living area. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
The spacious house offers various living and dining areas that lead to meticulously landscaped gardens, a full-sized tennis court, and a large courtyard with a wood-fired pizza oven. There’s also an expansive master with ensuite, walk-in robe and separate sitting room.
“It’s clear that a lot of love has gone into creating the home, gardens, vineyard and business, which is reflected in its offerings and success,” said Mr McGregor.
The home has multiple outdoor entertaining areas. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
However, Ms Collingwood emphasises that you don’t necessarily need to be a viticulturist or even have extensive wine knowledge to buy the property, as they’ve also learned along the way.
“I’d had some experience because mum and dad had been on the property, but John had no wine background and built it up over time.”
Large windows offer sweeping views for the property. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
The couple is open to assisting with the transition and sharing their winemaking and cellar door management knowledge.
Sarah believes the property would suit a family “looking for a change”.
“They might want to move into a regional area and learn some new skills. Life on the farm is active — you’re on tractors, walking through the vines, or you’re down at the cellar door. It’s fantastic.”
The winery has had interest from overseas buyers. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
