Collection: Passing Clouds Wines - Macedon Ranges & Bendigo

Passing Clouds Wines - Victorian Family Winery Since 1974

Discover the exceptional wines from Passing Clouds, a family-owned Victorian winery making wine for the people who drink it since 1974. Their wines are elegant and pure, with a focus on allowing them to express a sense of place and time. Operating vineyards in both Macedon Ranges and Bendigo, including a biodynamic estate in Musk, Passing Clouds offers great value on premium Victorian wines including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Passing Clouds Heritage

Passing Clouds was the name co-founders Graeme Leith and Sue Mackinnon gave to their small family-owned winery when in 1974, having tirelessly hand-planted their central Victorian Bendigo vineyard, they were hoping for rain. Rain clouds would come, threaten and pass, and on old gold diggings and a deserted creek bed, they planted Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.

Now under the watch of Cameron Leith, there is a focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from their new home in the Macedon Ranges, which when coupled with their ongoing traditional Passing Clouds offerings from Bendigo, compounds to form a formidable stable of wines.

Passing Clouds Wine Range

Passing Clouds Bendigo Shiraz - Classic Bendigo Shiraz from their traditional vineyard.

Passing Clouds The Angel Cabernet Sauvignon - Premium Bendigo Cabernet from Victoria.

Passing Clouds Maiden Gully Cabernet Sauvignon - Single-vineyard Bendigo Cabernet.

Passing Clouds The Graeme's Shiraz Cabernet - Premium blend honouring co-founder Graeme Leith.

Passing Clouds Estate Chardonnay - Quality Victorian Chardonnay.

Passing Clouds Serpentine Shiraz - Premium Bendigo Shiraz expression.

Victorian Wine Regions

Passing Clouds operates vineyards in two Victorian regions:

• Macedon Ranges - Cool-climate Victorian region, home to their biodynamic estate in Musk
• Bendigo - Central Victorian region, their original 1974 vineyard
• Victoria - From one of Australia's great wine states
• Biodynamic Estate - Run using biodynamic and regenerative agricultural principles
• Multiple Growers - Working with four other growers across regions

Passing Clouds Winemaking Philosophy

As winemakers, they are very much of the ilk of letting the hand of god (mother nature) rather than the hand of man do the talking. Always having the aim of creating wines that speak of the vineyards, the seasons, and their particular style:

• Elegant & Pure - Focus on purity of expression
• Sense of Place - Wines expressing vineyard character
• Biodynamic Principles - Sustainable, regenerative agriculture
• Natural Winemaking - Minimal intervention approach
• Family Owned - Three generations of winemaking

Food Pairing Excellence

Passing Clouds wines offer excellent pairing options:

• Shiraz - Red meat, lamb, hearty stews
• Cabernet Sauvignon - Grilled steaks, aged cheeses
• Chardonnay - Roast chicken, seafood, creamy pasta
• Pinot Noir - Duck, salmon, mushroom dishes

Quality & Value

Our Passing Clouds collection represents excellent value in Victorian wines, offering quality expressions from a family-owned winery with 50 years of winemaking heritage. These wines are perfect for discovering elegant Victorian wines, enjoying biodynamic expressions, or experiencing wines that speak of place and time.

Serving Suggestions

Passing Clouds wines deserve proper service:

• Red Wines - Serve at 16-18°C for optimal flavour
• Chardonnay - Serve at 10-12°C
• Decanting - Brief aeration enhances aromatics
• With Food - Best enjoyed alongside quality cuisine

Victorian Wine Excellence

Our Passing Clouds collection showcases the finest expressions from Macedon Ranges and Bendigo. From biodynamic estate wines to traditional Bendigo expressions, these wines represent authentic Victorian quality and outstanding value.

Whether you're discovering Passing Clouds' elegant wines, enjoying Bendigo Shiraz and Cabernet, exploring biodynamic Macedon Ranges expressions, or experiencing wines from a family winery with 50 years of heritage, our selection delivers exceptional quality and authentic character. These wines represent outstanding value from a Victorian winery that lets nature do the talking.