Golden Grove Estate Wines

Golden Grove Estate is a long-standing family winery on Sundown Road in Ballandean, working the same ground since 1946. It is an easy, welcoming stop for dogs, built around spacious garden and lawn areas where you can settle in with a glass and a grazing platter.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome across the outdoor garden and lawn, with generous shade and plenty of room. Water bowls are typically available on-site. The focus is firmly on the outdoor spaces rather than inside, so plan to be on the grass. Keep your dog on-lead for the comfort of other guests.

Good to know. Golden Grove is best known for its range of alternative or Strange Bird varieties, think Sangiovese, Barbera, Tempranillo and Vermentino, made by third-generation winemaker Raymond Costanzo. The grazing platters built on local produce are the natural pairing for an afternoon on the lawn.

Getting there. The address is 337 Sundown Road, Ballandean. On-site parking is available and the cellar door has accessible features; contact them directly for specific needs.

Nearby with the dogs. Symphony Hill is a short drive away, and the wider Ballandean area is quiet and rural for a scenic leg-stretch between cellar doors.

Come on a mild afternoon when the garden shade is doing its work, and settle in with a platter rather than rushing the tasting.

Sources

• Dog Friendly Cellar Doors - Granite Belt Wine Country · granitebeltwinecountry.com.au
• Golden Grove Estate - Queensland · queensland.com
• Golden Grove Estate - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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