View Wine, By Brad and Stacey

View Wine, by Brad and Stacey, is a small, host-run cellar door within the Sancerre Estate vineyard on the New England Highway at Ballandean. As the name suggests, the view is the point: outdoor terraces looking over the Ballandean Valley toward Girraween, best enjoyed late in the day.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor terraces and viewing areas, which is where you would want to sit anyway. The venue is listed as pet-friendly on an enquire basis, so it is worth a quick call ahead if you are travelling specifically with the dog. Keep them on-lead through the vineyard for the comfort of other guests, and bring a water bowl.

Good to know. This is a personal, boutique tasting with Brad and Stacey rather than a big commercial operation, known for premium Granite Belt wines including a Shiraz that made the James Halliday Top 100. Sunset tastings over the valley are the signature.

Getting there. The address is 6265 New England Highway, Ballandean. On-site parking is available, and there are EV charging points.

Aim for late afternoon to catch the sunset over the valley, and phone ahead to confirm the dog is right for the day you are coming.

Sources

• View Wine Cellar Door - Queensland · queensland.com
• Sunset wine tastings around Stanthorpe · granitebeltwinecountry.com.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.