The Banca Ridge wines are made to the highest possible standards from fruit largely grown in the surrounding Stanthorpe State High School and QCWT vineyards and many of our wines are locally produced alternative varieties.
White
2018 Methode Traditionelle Sparkling – $40
This extra brut style wine has been produced using the traditional sparkling method. Fermentation in the bottle and extended ageing on yeast lees has produced durable delicate creamy bubbles and patisserie characters typical of quality sparkling wine. Full flavoured with a fresh dry finish. Perfect wine for a celebration.
Sparkling Marsanne – $28
This pale straw wine has pear, citrus and honey aromas. Fruity in the palate with a nice crisp and persistent finish. Perfect wine for a spicy Asian dish.
2023 Albarino – $34
Pale yellow with aromas of golden delicious, pear and stone fruit. Medium body with a crisp acidity, subtle bitterness and fleshy fruity flavours. Perfect wine for grilled octopus, ceviche or a seafood risotto.
2023 Marsanne – $25
This pale straw wine has blood orange, white peach and honeydew melon aromas with citrus flavours. Fresh, medium bodied wine with a long dry finish. Perfect wine for a rich seafood dish.
2023 Fiano – $25
Pale yellow in colour with honeydew melon, citrus and floral aromas. Medium body, complex round palate with a waxy texture, zesty acidity and a dry generous finish. Perfect for baked chicken with pesto or potato gnocchi with burnt butter and sage.
2023 Verdelho – $25
Pale straw with a green tinge wine that shows citrus, passionfruit, guava and pineapple aromas and flavours. Medium bodied, well-balanced acidity with a zesty crisp finish. Seafood or spicy dishes match perfectly with this wine.
2021 Chardonnay – $25
Pale straw vivid wine that shows stone fruit, pear, honeysuckle and almonds aromas and flavours. Medium bodied, well-balanced acidity with a persistent finish. White fish, roasted chicken creamy pasta dishes matched perfectly with this wine.
2022 Wild Verdelho – $34
Pale straw wine that shows citrus and tropical fruits combined with a subtle vanilla aroma. Unctuous mouthfeel, medium bodied wine with a well-balanced acidity and lingering finish. Seafood or mushroom pasta matches perfectly with this wine.
2022 Wild Viognier – $34
This pale yellow wine has aromas of apricot and white flesh peach opening to white floras, white pepper and a hint of vanilla. Creamy, medium bodied wine with a juicy acidity and dry long finish. Perfect wine for a roast/grilled chicken or vegetables.
2023 Skin contact Pinot Gris – $28
This wine has a copper hue. Grapefruit and floral aromas are carried out to the palate. The skin contact makes this wine have an elegant structure with a bit of grip and fresh long finish. Perfect for a seafood or pasta dish.
Red
Sparkling Red– $28
Our sparkling red has black and red fruit aromas and flavours. It is a great alternative choice for a festive occasion and should always be enjoyed in good company.
2022 Rosé – $28
Medium pink wine with strawberry and raspberry aromas that are carried out to the palate. Medium body, soft wine with a refreshing acidity and generous dry finish. Perfect wine for a cheese platter, light salads or pasta and rice dishes.
2023 Tempranillo – $28 – Bronze Medal QLD Wine Awards
This young wine has a deep ruby colour with strawberry, cherry and plum aromas. Light body wine, with soft tannins and a generous dry finish. Perfect wine for a roast duck or vegetable stack.
2022 Tinta Cao – $28
Purple wine with floral cherry and spice aromas and red fruit flavours. Medium body, balanced with round tannins and long finish. Braised pork chops with sage match perfectly with this wine.
2017 Shiraz Viognier – $28
This deep ruby coloured wine is aging gracefully and full of surprises. The 4% Viognier lifts the plum and dark cherry aromas from the Shiraz, with the corresponding flavours developing towards luscious prunes and stewed plums. While this medium-bodied wine is relatively low in alcohol, its robust flavours, tannin and acid backbone will hold it in good stead when paired with hearty meat dishes any time in the next ten years.
2022 Merlot – $28
Vibrant red berries dominate the nose of this wine. The palate is medium bodied with a flavoursome length, subtle oak and soft tannins. A softer style of red, the wine highlights the red fruit characters typical of the variety. Enjoy this Merlot with a wild mushroom stroganoff.
2021 Petit Verdot – $28
This wine is deep ruby in colour with red and black fruit characters and oak aromas, dark berry flavours, balanced tannin structure and long dry finish makes this wine rich and flavoursome, perfect for a slow cooked lamb shoulder.
Sweet Wine
2021 Late Picked Verdelho – $25
This pale yellow wine has tropical fruit salad aromas with a hint of citrus. Rich fruity palate with tropical fruit start and orange marmalade finish. Perfect for a cheese platter.