News The Gurdies Winery: Stop, Sip, Savour

From revived vines to sweeping Bass Coast views, The Gurdies is where great wine meets unforgettable scenery.

It’s the perfect pitstop for Melburnians on their way to Phillip Island - a chance to pause, sip, and soak up the scenery before continuing the coastal adventure.

In 2020, Wendy and Bruce purchased The Gurdies Winery from longtime custodian Dick Wettenhall, bringing together their own vineyard with one of Gippsland’s oldest cellar doors. Since then, they’ve given the place fresh energy - combining rustic charm with a welcoming cellar door that has become a favourite meeting spot for both locals and visitors.

And the setting? Simply spectacular. Perched high on the Bass Coast, The Gurdies offers sweeping views over Western Port Bay, where rolling vineyards meet glimmering water, and the horizon seems to stretch on forever.

By February 2025, they had unveiled a sleek new winemaking shed - modern and climate controlled, setting the stage for bottling on-site. With expansive lawns already popular for weddings and community celebrations, plans for a dedicated events space are also on the horizon, making the winery as much about gathering as it is about grapes.

On pour is a line-up of cool-climate classics: riesling, chardonnay, rosé, pinot noir, shiraz, cabernet and even a sparkling red for a touch of fun.

Rustic yet refined, The Gurdies is all about good wine, great views, and that unhurried Gippsland magic.