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Scotchman's Hill winery changes hands for $10.6 million

by Larry Schlesinger
A Victorian investment syndicate has paid $10.6 million for the Scotchmans Hill winery and vineyards on the Bellarine Peninsula, near Geelong.
The sale – one of the most significant this year – includes 34 hectares of ­vineyards as well as wine-processing facilities, a cellar door, inventory and a dozen wine brands, including Cornelius, Swan Bay and Henry Frost.
Scotchmans Hill was established by winemakers David and Vivienne Browne in 1982, turning a derelict dairy farm into the region’s second vineyard and first winery, producing about 150,000 cases a year.
Their first vintage was in 1986 with the winery quickly establishing a reputation for its pinot noir and chardonnay ­varieties. In 1994, the Brownes acquired historic Spray Farm and turned it into a function centre and outdoor concert venue. This was sold to horsebreeder Rick Jamieson in 2010 for $7.05 million and then to ANZ boss Mike Smith in March this year.
In 1998, a winery and cellar door was added at Drysdale and, in 2012, the Brownes acquired a lease over the ­Pettavel winery at Waurn Ponds as the business expanded to include wines ­produced in the Mornington Peninsula, New Zealand and South Australia.
The financial burden of Pettavel and a family feud over a $4.5 million debt proved the downfall of the Scotchmans Hill Group with the business placed in the hands of administrator from Ferrier Hodgson in August last year.
In September, receivers Kate Warwick and Guy Edwards from PwC were appointed by Rabobank to sell the assets of the company to realise an $8.4 million debt.
Directors of Scotchmans Hill Pty , the new owners and operators, include ­Hamish Giles, chairman of ASX-listed bathroom products manufacturer ­Marbletrend and Marbletrend director, Peter Reilly.
The syndicate took over the running of the winery earlier this year under a lease arrangement and recently settled on the land and business assets.
The sale of Scotchmans Hill was ­negotiated by Tim Altschwager and Nick Dean of Colliers International.
Mr Altschwager said the winery sold for a “reasonable price" in the ­current market.
“The land is well-placed being close to Melbourne. It has a lot of good things going for it. We had a lot of inquiry from domestic and international purchasers," he said.


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wine type	Name, Type, Locale	Year
White - Sparkling	Scotchmans Hill Cornelius Blanc de Blanc (View Label Image) White - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
White - Sparkling	Scotchmans Hill Jack & Jill Pinot Chardonnay Vintage Brut Bellarine Peninsula White - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2022 2021 2017 2016
White - Sparkling	Scotchmans Hill Prosecco White - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, North East, King Valley	2021
White - Sparkling	Scotchmans Hill Prosecco Swan Bay White - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, North East, King Valley	2021
White - Sparkling	Scotchmans Hill Swan Bay (View Label Image) White - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2021 2020 2017 2016 2015 2013 2012
White - Sparkling	Scotchmans Hill Swan Bay Cuvée Brut White - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2023
White - Sparkling	Scotchmans Hill Swan Bay/Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) White - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2022 2021 2020 2019 2016 2013 2012
White - Sparkling	Scotchmans Hill The Hill Cuvee Brut White - Sparkling, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	NV
Rosé	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Rosé Jack & Jill (View Label Image) Rosé, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2022 2021 2019 2018 2017
Rosé	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Swan Bay Rose Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) Rosé, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Rosé	Scotchmans Hill Swan Bay Rose Rosé, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2010 2005 2004 NV
White	Scotchmans Hill Cape Le Grand Sauvignon Blanc Semillon White, Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Great Southern	2009
White	Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay (View Label Image) White, Australia, South Australia, Adelaide	2019
White	Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1993 1992 1991
White	Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2006
White	Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay Cornelius (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
White	Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay Cornelius Airds Vineyard (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2012
White	Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay Cornelius Armitage Vineyard White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2019 2014
White	Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay Cornelius Kincardine Vineyard (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
White	Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay Cornelius Sutton Vineyard (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2019 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
White	Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay Estella (View Label Image) White, Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills	2022 2013 2010
White	Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay Ferryman (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Mornington Peninsula	2013 2012 2011 2009 2008
White	Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay Jack & Jill Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2021 2019 2016 2015
White	Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay Mount Bellarine (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2021 2020 2019 2016
White	Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay Sutton Vineyard (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2002 2001 2000
White	Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay Swan Bay (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
White	Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay Swan Bay/Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2023 2021 2020 2018 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
White	Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay The Hill (View Label Image) White, Australia, South Australia, Adelaide	2021 2019 2016 2015 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2006 2005 2003
White	Scotchmans Hill Moscato Hill White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2011 NV
White	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Grigio Swan Bay (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2015 2013 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
White	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Gris Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
White	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Gris Cornelius Single Vineyard Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
White	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Gris Estella (View Label Image) White, Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills	2017 2015 2013 2010
White	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Gris Ferryman White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Mornington Peninsula	2013 2012 2009
White	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Gris Jack & Jill Bellarine Peninsula White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2021 2020 2018 2017 2016
White	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Gris Mount Bellarine White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2020
White	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Gris Pebble Bay White, New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough	2014 2012 2009
White	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Gris Scotchmans Hill (View Label Image) White, New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne	2011
White	Scotchmans Hill Riesling White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2023 2022 2021 2019 2014 2008 2007 2005 2004 2003
White	Scotchmans Hill Riesling Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2009 2003
White	Scotchmans Hill Riesling Henry Frost (View Label Image) White, Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley	2013 2012 2010
White	Scotchmans Hill Sauvignon Blanc (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1998 1996
White	Scotchmans Hill Sauvignon Blanc Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2022 2021 2020 2014
White	Scotchmans Hill Sauvignon Blanc Charlotte Sound White, New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough	2014 2012 2011 2010
White	Scotchmans Hill Sauvignon Blanc Cornelius White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2018 2011 2007
White	Scotchmans Hill Sauvignon Blanc Estella White, Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills	2013 2012 2010
White	Scotchmans Hill Sauvignon Blanc Jack & Jill Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2022 2021 2017 2015
White	Scotchmans Hill Sauvignon Blanc Pebble Bay White, New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough	2012 2009
White	Scotchmans Hill Sauvignon Blanc Swan Bay (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2022 2019 2017 2015
White	Scotchmans Hill Sauvignon Blanc The Hill White, New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough	2008
White	Scotchmans Hill Sauvignon Cornelius Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
White	Scotchmans Hill Swan Bay (View Label Image) White, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2001
White	Scotchmans Hill The Hill White, New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough	2010 2008
Red	Scotchmans Hill Cabernet Merlot (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2001 2000 1999 1998 1996 1994
Red	Scotchmans Hill Cabernet Sauvignon (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2013 2012 2011 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2001 2000 1994
Red	Scotchmans Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Estella Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2010 2008
Red	Scotchmans Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Hill (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Adelaide	2014 2013 2012 2011
Red	Scotchmans Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Spray Farm Red, Australia, Victoria	1996
Red	Scotchmans Hill Cabernet-Shiraz Hill Red, Australia, South Australia, Adelaide	2013 2009
Red	Scotchmans Hill Cape Le Grand Red, Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Great Southern	2007
Red	Scotchmans Hill Corsair Rock Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2006
Red	Scotchmans Hill Henry Frost (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley	2012 2010 2009
Red	Scotchmans Hill Hill Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2011 2010
Red	Scotchmans Hill Merlot Hill Red, Australia, South Australia, Adelaide	2014 2013 2012
Red	Scotchmans Hill Merlot The Hill (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria	2018 2009
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 NV
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir 1960 Mount Bellarine Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2019 2015
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Armitage Vineyard Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2016 2010
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Cornelius (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2011 2007
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Cornelius Armitage Vineyard Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2019 2017
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Cornelius Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 1996 1995 1992 1990
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Cornelius Kirkaldy Vineyard Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2019 2013
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Cornelius Norfolk Vineyard Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2019
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Ferryman (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Mornington Peninsula	2013 2012 2011 2009 2008
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Jack & Jill (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2019 2017 2016 2015
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Jack & Jill Bellarine Peninsula Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2019
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Mount Bellarine Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2021 2020
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Norfolk (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Norfork Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2016 2014 2001
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Pebble Bay Red, New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough	2008
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Swan Bay (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir Swan Bay/Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2023 2021 2020 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2008 2003 1998 1996
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir The Hill Reserve Red, Australia, Victoria	2011
Red	Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir The Royal Sydney Golf Club Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2011
Red	Scotchmans Hill Sangiovese Henry Frost (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley	2017 2012 2010 2009
Red	Scotchmans Hill Shiraz (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
Red	Scotchmans Hill Shiraz Estella (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale	2010 2008
Red	Scotchmans Hill Shiraz Henry Frost (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley	2018 2012 2010 2009
Red	Scotchmans Hill Shiraz Hill Red, Australia, South Australia, Adelaide	2014 2013 2011
Red	Scotchmans Hill Shiraz Jack & Jill Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2017 2014
Red	Scotchmans Hill Shiraz Mount Bellarine (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2020 2019
Red	Scotchmans Hill Shiraz Mount Bellarine Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2020
Red	Scotchmans Hill Shiraz Reserve Henry Frost Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2009
Red	Scotchmans Hill Shiraz Swan Bay (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2018 2017 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2001 2000
Red	Scotchmans Hill Shiraz Topsail (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2019
Red	Scotchmans Hill Swan Bay Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2017
Red	Scotchmans Hill Swan Bay/Bellarine Peninsula Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2017
Red	Scotchmans Hill Syrah Cornelius (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2014 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Red	Scotchmans Hill Syrah Cornelius Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Red	Scotchmans Hill Syrah Cornelius Spray Farm Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Red	Scotchmans Hill Syrah Cornelius Strathallan Vineyard Red, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2019
Red	Scotchmans Hill The Hill Shiraz Cabernet (View Label Image) Red, Australia, South Australia, Adelaide	2017 2014 2013 2011 2010 2009 2006 2005
White - Sweet/Dessert	Scotchmans Hill Late Harvest Riesling (View Label Image) White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2016 2015 2012
White - Sweet/Dessert	Scotchmans Hill Late Harvest Riesling Bellarine Peninsula (View Label Image) White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2023 2020 2019 2016 2015 2012
White - Sweet/Dessert	Scotchmans Hill Riesling Swan Bay Late Harvest White - Sweet/Dessert, Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Geelong	2009 2007