Glenhope Vineyard, Macedon Ranges
At 34-hectares, the Glenhope Vineyard is the largest in the burgeoning Macedon Ranges, a young-ish region with a chillingly cold climate and a small cluster of wine brands developing a cult-like following. Glenhope Vineyard is actually positioned in the most northern area of the region, making it a slightly warmer ‘sub-region’ of the Macedon Ranges comparative to the dress circle of Lancefield, Woodend, Gisborne and Daylesford where most of the chardonnay and pinot noir producers reside. Under the stewardship of Scott Harrington since 2018, and embraced by its new owners James and Marlin Gevergizian in 2021, Glenhope has embarked on a journey to make the vineyard increasingly more sustainable. From its inception in 1995, this vineyard has been dedicated to producing a diverse array of varieties, including chardonnay, riesling, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, malbec, merlot, pinot noir, and shiraz. These go into Glenhope’s own label (launched 2023), as well as a list of the who’s who of producers in the area, including: Bindi Wines (Dhillon range), Silent Way, Latta Vino, ECK Wines, Defaily, Ben Ranken, Josh Cooper and more.
