News The Harman Wines Story
Where sustainability meets soul.
Tucked into the gentle farmland of Wattle Bank, just inland from Inverloch, Harman Wines is more than just a vineyard - it’s the heart-and-soul project of David and Nicole Harman, who turned a former horse stud into one of the Bass Coast’s most welcoming wine destinations.
Since opening their cellar door in 2018, the Harman family - alongside dog Banjo, a few alpacas, and free ranging chickens - have created a laid-back, rural haven where cool-climate wine, sustainability, and good food go hand in hand. The motto here is simple: Meet, Eat & Drink.
Harman Wines offers relaxed gatherings with family and friends, woodfired pizzas and seasonal tapas made with fresh produce from their own kitchen garden, and handcrafted wines that reflect the land and the vintage.
Winemaker David Harman brings a thoughtful, minimal-intervention approach to the cellar, favouring wild ferments, low-intervention techniques and old-world methods. The result? Elegant, site-driven wines that showcase the unique character of southern Gippsland.
Sustainability is at the core of everything here. Harman Wines is proudly off-grid, with solar power, rainwater tanks, and a worm farm septic system supporting daily operations. Chickens patrol the vineyard, garden beds flourish with seasonal veg, and visitors are encouraged to wander through the produce garden where ingredients for house-made relishes, sauces and pizza toppings are grown.
Whether you're here for a long lunch, to taste wines with the maker, or just to soak up the views, Harman Wines captures the best of Bass Coast living - warm hospitality, simple pleasures, and a deep respect for land and legacy.
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