Our Review
Shy Susan (Tetratheca gunnii) is a critically endangered wildflower endemic to a tiny part of Tasmania. Her survival depends completely on a little native bee, who alone is capable of pollination. Their fate is forever entwined. Glenn James worked with Tasmanian fruit for nearly 2 decades before producing the unique Shy Susan range from some of Tasmania’s most exciting vineyards. Glenn relocated to the Alpine Valleys in ’20; that vintage was wiped out by bushfires and ’21 is his first vintage produced from the Alpine Valleys. Partner Jo Marsh is the owner and winemaker of Billy Button Wines (see separate entry) and Shy Susan shares its Bright and Myrtleford cellar doors. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Riesling, pinot gris, chardonnay, pinot noir, sangiovese, shiraz
Cellar Door
Information
Visiting Bright? Pop in any time – our small space has big offerings. Conveniently located in the heart of Bright, our cellar door offers visitors the opportunity to taste the full range of Billy Button wines, including our extensive varietal range, or sample our alternative varietals. Our other brands are available for purchase here, including Shy Susan Wines and Clay Pot Wines. Rated a 5-red-star winery in the 2023 Halliday Wine Companion, twice shortlisted for 'Best Value Winery of the Year' 2024 and 2025, and voted as Star Cellar Door of the Alpine Valleys in Gourmet Traveller Wine in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, it is a must-visit while in the area. Have a chat to our friendly and knowledgeable staff about our wine club options and new releases as well as any special functions coming up. Don’t forget, if you join our e-newsletter, you can stay up to date with our new releases, wine specials and upcoming events – direct to your inbox.
Find our cellar door at 11 Camp St, Bright, Vic 3741.
Hours
7 days 12–6
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Food
Information
Cheese and produce platters available.
Cuisine
Cheese and small-goods.
Hours
Sun–Thurs 11–5, Fri–Sat 11–6
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Fesq & Company
Stockist
Online and through the Billy Button Wines cellar door.
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Glenn James and Jo Marsh |
| Traditional Place Name |
We acknowledge the Dhudhuroa, Taungurung, Waywurru, Gunaikurnai and Jaithmathang as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the Alpine Shire, which encompasses the land, water and sky of Bright and surrounds. |
| Region |
Tasmania |
| Address |
11 Camp Street, Bright, Vic 3741
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| Established |
2015 |
| Dozens |
300 |
| Opening Hours |
7 days 12–6 |
| Telephone |
0447 850 060
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| Website |
www.shysusanwines.com.au
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| Social Media |