Established in 1983, Hanging Rock Winery is one of the Macedon Ranges' most storied estates, situated at 88 Jim Road, Newham. The winery is celebrated for over three decades of Heathcote Shiraz and for its Macedon sparkling wines — two styles that showcase the contrast between warm inland and cool high-altitude growing. Grapes are grown organically where possible (the winery is not certified organic), and sustainability runs deep: a 90 kW solar system covers around 85% of energy needs, marc is composted back into the vineyard, and Australian-made packaging is prioritised throughout. The cellar door is open seven days a week from 10 am to 5 pm and also hosts art exhibitions and functions.
No — Hanging Rock Winery grows grapes organically where possible but is not certified organic. They do operate an active sustainability program: a 90 kW solar system, vineyard composting of grape marc, recycled-content packaging, and plans for soil health initiatives and cover crops.
The winery is best known for its Heathcote Shiraz (with over 35 years of vintages) and its Macedon sparkling wines. The two regions — warm Heathcote and cool Macedon — give the range great stylistic breadth.
The cellar door at 88 Jim Road, Newham is open 7 days a week, 10 am–5 pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day). Functions and art-in-the-vines exhibitions are also hosted on the property.
Key initiatives include a 90 kW solar system (covering ~85% of energy), composting grape marc back into the vineyard, using Australian-made bottles, cartons and labels to reduce transport, an on-site glass recycling machine, eco-friendly cleaning products, and donations to causes like BlazeAid.