Passing Clouds

Passing Clouds Passing Clouds is a 2nd generation wine company started in 1974 by Graeme Leith & Sue McKinnon.
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Making wine for over 50 years from the Bendigo and Macedon Ranges regions. Passing Clouds was originally established in the Bendigo region where Graeme Leith & Sue McKinnon planted their first Shiraz and Cabernet vines at the Kingower estate in 1974. Since then Passing Clouds has built a stellar reputation for its distinctive reds. The grapes are traditionally vinified to make elegant wines which

are expressive of their site. Now places at Musk,in the Macedon Ranges, Passing Clouds is renowned for producing world-class cool climate wines. It is the coldest region for growing grapes on the Australian mainland. Passing Clouds focuses on the varieties that excel in a cool climate - Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. At 771m ASL, the Fools on the Hill estate vineyard provides an extraordinarily slow ripening climate for producing intense, delicate and yet complex wine.

We’re delighted to welcome you to The Dining Room at Passing Clouds. Open Friday–Sunday for lunch.Our food isn’t defined...
03/09/2026

We’re delighted to welcome you to The Dining Room at Passing Clouds.
Open Friday–Sunday for lunch.

Our food isn’t defined by a single cuisine. Instead, our menus respond to the seasons, the landscape and the wonderful local and regional producers around us — including what’s growing here on the Estate and in our Kitchen Garden near Bendigo.

Fixed lunch menu
2 courses
$75pp — food only
$105pp — food + Passing Clouds wine match

3 courses
$95pp — food only
$135pp — food + Passing Clouds wine match

Bookings recommended via our website
https://www.passingclouds.com.au/dining-room

And if you’re visiting the Cellar Door, we also invite you to discover The Cellar Menu — a selection of exclusive snacks and dessert designed to complement your wine tasting. Available Friday–Sunday.

🍷 Happy International Cabernet Sauvignon Day!There’s no better excuse to open a bottle of our flagship Cabernet, The Ang...
03/09/2026

🍷 Happy International Cabernet Sauvignon Day!

There’s no better excuse to open a bottle of our flagship Cabernet, The Angel.

Crafted from 100% Bendigo Cabernet Sauvignon, The Angel is renowned for its elegance, depth, and remarkable longevity—rewarding careful cellaring for 20+ years.

Celebrate with us by visiting our Cellar Door for a tasting or shop online to enjoy this iconic wine at home.

Cellar Door: Open 7 days a week
Online: www.passingclouds.com.au

Hello Spring — we’ve been waiting for you!  🌱🌸🍷The days are getting longer, the vines are waking up, the paddocks are tu...
01/09/2026

Hello Spring — we’ve been waiting for you! 🌱🌸🍷

The days are getting longer, the vines are waking up, the paddocks are turning green and there’s a little more sunshine sneaking into our days. ☀️

September is a beautiful time to visit the Macedon Ranges — crisp mornings, fresh country air and, of course, a glass of Passing Clouds waiting for you.

Our Cellar Door is open 7 days a week from 10am, so come and welcome spring with us.

Taste a few wines, enjoy a glass, wander the Estate and soak up the season.

Here’s to spring, longer days and plenty of good wine ahead! 🥂

📍 Passing Clouds Cellar Door, Musk
⏰ Open daily from 10am

Forget the socks. Skip the novelty mug.This year, give Dad what he really wants… good wine and good company! 😉Bring Dad,...
30/08/2026

Forget the socks. Skip the novelty mug.
This year, give Dad what he really wants… good wine and good company! 😉

Bring Dad, Grandpa, Brothers, Uncles or your favourite father figure to Passing Clouds and spend the day enjoying the beautiful Macedon Ranges.

🍷 Taste through our current wines
🥂 Share a glass together
🍽️ Enjoy a long lunch in the Dining Room
🌿 Soak up the Estate and vineyard views
❤️ Most importantly — spend some quality time together

Our Cellar Door is open from 10am, so make a day of it and celebrate the Passing Clouds way.

Good wine. Good food. Good company. A pretty perfect Father’s Day.

📍 Passing Clouds, Musk
🍷 Cellar Door open 7 days from 10am

Lunch Bookings essential for our 2 or 3 course lunch option via the website: www.passingclouds.com.au/dining-room

Tag Dad below and start making those Father’s Day plans!

Join us at Vines and Views, and maybe some wine too 😉Bookings via daylesfordcountryretreats.com.au
27/08/2026

Join us at Vines and Views, and maybe some wine too 😉
Bookings via daylesfordcountryretreats.com.au

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WORKING DOG DAY! 🐾Today we’re celebrating Magnus the Magnificent — our very handsome and very hardwo...
26/08/2026

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WORKING DOG DAY! 🐾

Today we’re celebrating Magnus the Magnificent — our very handsome and very hardworking Maremma!

Magnus has an important job here at Passing Clouds: looking after our Southdown Sheep, especially during the busy and very special lambing season. 🐑

He absolutely loves hanging out with our Cellar Door customers and is always happy to make a new friend (or two!).

When harvest and pruning roll around, you’ll often find him out in the vineyard — keeping an eye on the team, supervising the work and generally making sure everyone has some company.

He’s loyal, gentle, hardworking and a much-loved part of the Passing Clouds family.

And if you’re visiting the Cellar Door, keep an eye out… you might just get to meet the Magnificent Magnus yourself!

This Wednesday Wine Bank On ViewWe look forward to seeing you!
24/08/2026

This Wednesday Wine Bank On View
We look forward to seeing you!

This Wednesday Wine Tasting we will be showcasing wines from Passing Clouds.

Operating since 1973 when Graeme and Sue planted their first vines at their Bendigo Vineyard. With Graeme’s son Cameron taking over as winemaker in 2008 and continuing making wines that are true to the heritage and unique style of Passing Clouds whilst having a heavy focus on the vineyards to enhance terroir expression.

Come down this Wednesday between 5:30pm-7:30pm as this 5-star rated winery is not to be missed!

IT’S SATURDAY! 🥂✨Any excuse for a little bubbles, right?Whether you’re celebrating the start of the weekend, catching up...
22/08/2026

IT’S SATURDAY! 🥂✨

Any excuse for a little bubbles, right?

Whether you’re celebrating the start of the weekend, catching up with your bestie or simply looking for somewhere lovely to spend a few hours — we think a glass of Passing Clouds is a pretty good place to start.

Our Cellar Door is open all weekend from 10am, with plenty of wines to taste, bottles to take home and space to simply hang out, relax and enjoy the weekend.

Bring your bestie. Bring your crew. Bring your appetite for good wine. 🍷

📍 Passing Clouds Cellar Door, Musk
⏰ Open all weekend from 10am

See you this weekend! 🥂

Something for the wine rack...Winter is the perfect time to reach for a bottle with a little more depth, character and w...
19/08/2026

Something for the wine rack...

Winter is the perfect time to reach for a bottle with a little more depth, character and warmth.

Our wines are made from the cool-climate vineyards of the Macedon Ranges, alongside fruit sourced from our Bendigo origins — bringing together two special regions, plenty of patience, a lot of hard work and, ultimately, wines that tell a story of place.

Whether you're restocking an old favourite or looking for something new to discover, there’s plenty to explore in the Passing Clouds collection.

🍷 Browse the collection and find your next bottle.

Order online today and we’ll take care of the rest.
www.passingclouds.com.au/wines

We are looking forward to being part of this Wine Trade Day. Tickets available now. Details below.
17/08/2026

We are looking forward to being part of this Wine Trade Day. Tickets available now. Details below.

Address

30 Roddas Lane
Musk, VIC
3461

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 2:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

03 5348 5550

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