D'Aguilar Ranges
Covering the areas of Kilcoy, Woodford and through to Caboolture, vineyards have been established in this region for approximately five years.

Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Many vineyards are being established in this region including Flaxton, Montville, Maleny, Kenilworth, Gympie and Eumundi. The vineyards have been showing promising results.

South Burnett
Located north west of Brisbane, the South Burnett is bordered by the Great Dividing Range and the flourishing red paddocks of Kingaroy. This region is the fastest developing wine area in Queensland.

Western Downs
In Queensland's Western Downs, the Maranoa region offers visitors a look at our pioneering past, wide open spaces and natural unspoilt landscapes.

Scenic Rim
A number of wineries and vineyards have been established close to Brisbane. From Mt Cotton to the picturesque Brisbane Valley including Ipswich, Purga, Samford, Harrisville, Mt Alford, Boonah, Stockyard and Marburg.

Granite Belt
Wake up to the beauty of south-east Queensland country and the Granite Belt of the Southern Downs and enjoy the wineries and orchards, country hospitality, good food and spectacular landscapes.

North Queensland
Australia's most beautiful tropical destination North Queensland has several fruit wineries ideally located to capture the tourism market. The combination of climate and magnificent natural beauty make North Queensland an ideal tourist location.

Gold Coast Hinterland
Encompassing the rainforest beauty of Mt Tamborine and the emerald countryside of Albert River and Canungra, is one of Queensland's boutique wine regions.

North Burnett
Currently there are several established wineries in the region including Monto, Bargara, Mt Perry, Gin Gin, Childers, Biggenden, Gladstone and Hervey Bay.

Darling Downs
The Toowoomba region in southeast Queensland country was a flourishing wine producing area at the turn of the century but the industry declined soon after.

Queensland National Parks
Australia has 11 world heritage properties. Five are in Queensland, one of the most naturally diverse places on earth.

Paradise Estate Wines

Address:PO Box 220, 6 - 3 Dewar Street, Mission Beach QLD 4852

Contact Details

Name: Ms Mary Lankester

Phone: 07 4088 6888

Fax: 07 4088 6889

A/H Ph/Fax: 07 4068 7535

Email: mary@paradisewines.com.au

Web Site: www.warregowines.com.au

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Details:Paradise Wines is Australias first and largest winery to specialise in gourmet banana wine. A wine that stands alone in its uniqueness.

Mary Lankester, Rural Woman of the Year, founded Paradise Wines Pty Ltd in 2000.

The family owned Company has researched and developed a range of gourmet tropical wines utilising exotic fruits grown in the pristine environment of tropical North Queensland Australia.

Paradise Wines has blended its remarkable product, banana table wine with tropical fruits grown from the region to create a range of wines that have a richness, texture and style of their own.

Brian Wilson, renowned winemaker who is developing innovative wines globally has assisted our company. Currently we are equipping our winery to meet international standards and food safety requirements.

Established: 2000

Winemakers: Brian Wilson and Mary Lankester.

Products/Varieties:

>>Tropical Red - This tropical blend of Bananas, Red Mango and Dragon fruit (Pitaya) combines with tantalising vanilla oak characters to produce a unique wine that has soft delicate flavours and fine tannins.

>>Rainforest White - The spirit of the Australian Rainforest is reflected in this combination of Bananas, Bush Limes, Mangoes and Persimmon (Kaki).

>>Rainforest Red - A delightful blend of Australian Native Davidson Plums, Wild Strawberries, Blueberries and Bananas has created an attractive rich wine that combines intense fruit aromas with soft French Oak.

>>Paradise Gold - The subtle nuances that come from making a Banana Wine have combined well with French Oak to create an exciting full-bodied wine with soft floral overtones.

>>Opening Times: 10.00am to 5.00pm (7 days a week)

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