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.

🍷 You've made it to the long weekend.The alarms can wait, the emails can wait, and the to-do list can definitely wait.No...
05/06/2026

🍷 You've made it to the long weekend.

The alarms can wait, the emails can wait, and the to-do list can definitely wait.

Now it's time to relax, unwind, and enjoy a glass (or two) of Passing Clouds.

Whether you're gathering with friends, sharing a meal with family, or simply putting your feet up by the fire, we've got the perfect wine to accompany your well-earned break.

Our Cellar Door is open all long weekend from 10am for tastings, wine by the glass, and take-home favourites.
Our Dining Room is open, but we highly recommend booking via our website for a lunch sitting.

Here's to an extra day of good wine, good company, and doing absolutely nothing in particular.

Cheers! 🍷

We are pressing pause… but only briefly.Over the coming weeks, our Dining Room will be closed, with the last day of serv...
04/06/2026

We are pressing pause… but only briefly.

Over the coming weeks, our Dining Room will be closed, with the last day of service this Monday June 8, as we take time to thoughtfully reshape the next chapter at Passing Clouds. A new direction is taking form behind the scenes — one that stays true to our roots while bringing a fresh energy to the experience.

We’re looking forward to sharing more with you soon, but for now, know that something exciting is on its way.

Our Cellar Door remains open as usual, open daily from 10am for wine tastings and sales.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to the table in a few weeks’ time.

Stay tuned.

🍷 Long weekend plans?Escape to the Macedon Ranges and spend some time with us at Passing Clouds. Whether you're joining ...
04/06/2026

🍷 Long weekend plans?

Escape to the Macedon Ranges and spend some time with us at Passing Clouds. Whether you're joining us for a tasting, enjoying a glass of wine overlooking the vineyard, or indulging in our food offerings we'd love to welcome you.

Our Cellar Door is open throughout the long weekend from 10am daily.
Dining Room open from 11am throughout the long weekend as well.
Bookings highly recommended via our website.

Gather your friends, embrace the slower pace, and make the most of an extra day to relax.

📍 Passing Clouds, Musk
🍷 Tastings | Wine by the Glass | Wine Sales | Lunch | Cellar Door snacks

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, our wines truly come into their own.From elegant Pinot Noir to rich ...
02/06/2026

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, our wines truly come into their own.

From elegant Pinot Noir to rich Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, winter is a season made for slowing down, sharing stories and enjoying wines crafted with care.

We invite you to experience Passing Clouds this winter.

🍷 Tastings available daily at our Cellar Door from 10am

Grab your train tickets for this Sunday 🚂 🍷 ❤️
30/05/2026

Grab your train tickets for this Sunday
🚂 🍷 ❤️

Escape to Daylesford and check out their Sunday market, then hop on a lovingly restored train 🚂

Our Cellar Door and Dining Room will be closing at 2pm today, Friday 15th May.We look forward to seeing everyone over th...
15/05/2026

Our Cellar Door and Dining Room will be closing at 2pm today, Friday 15th May.
We look forward to seeing everyone over the weekend, we will reopen as usual:
Cellar Door from 10am
Dining Room from 11am for lunch.

Thanks for your understanding,

The Passing Clouds family would like to sincerely thank everyone for the heartfelt messages and support received from ou...
12/05/2026

The Passing Clouds family would like to sincerely thank everyone for the heartfelt messages and support received from our community, both near and far, following the passing of Graeme Leith.

Many of you shared in Graeme’s love of wine, his stories, and his journey over the years. As we come together to honour his remarkable life and lasting contribution to the wine industry, we know many of you will wish to join us in remembering him.

For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the memorial service will be available:
https://funeralwebcast.com.au/live/?v=1190389146

Memorial Service
Passing Clouds Winery
30 Roddas Lane, Musk
Friday, 15 May 2026
3:00pm – 5:00pm

Vale Graeme Leith Co-founder of Passing Clouds and Winemaker 1974 - 2007Graeme Allan Leith05.01.1940 – 07.05.2026Son of ...
09/05/2026

Vale Graeme Leith
Co-founder of Passing Clouds and Winemaker 1974 - 2007

Graeme Allan Leith
05.01.1940 – 07.05.2026
Son of Mavis and Stanley (both dec)
Loving father to Ondine (dec), Sebastian, Cameron and Jesse.
Loved grandfather of Mackenzie, Ella, Lachlan, Bridget, Imogen and Caerulea.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Graeme at a memorial service held at
Passing Clouds Winery
30 Roddas Lane, Musk,
on Friday the 15th of May 2026
commencing at 3pm.

03/05/2026

Well that was fun - 2026 Harvest all done!
Thanks to our amazing winery team, picking team and anyone else who came to help out!
Grapes are all safely in the winery, all before the rain came down!

03/05/2026

2026 Harvest all done!
Thanks to our amazing winery team, picking team and anyone else who came to help out!
Grapes are all safely in the winery, all before the rain came down!

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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