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They say when you find someone – or something – you love, time stops. And for many wine lovers, the solace found in a glass of their favourite wine has this same time-halting ability, where everything else merely fades away. It is my pleasure to bring you this lovingly curated edition of Wineries of Victoria – and I hope it can bring you some serious time-stopping moments of your own. Proudly manning the cellar doors and sprawling vineyards across the state, Victoria’s passionate winemakers are very much the mercy of Mother Nature during vintage. Meet The Winemakers on page 50 unearths nine respected winemakers’ career catalysts, humble beginnings and their hopes for the future. For a feature that glimmers endlessly bright, immerse yourself in Shimmer & Sparkle on page 214.…

After a COVID-19 enforced two-year hiatus, the Pyrenees Grape Growers & Winemakers along with the Grampians wine region, is pleased to announce the return of its much-loved annual wine event, the Red Series! Hosted in Ballarat, this highly anticipated wine festival hosts Western Victoria’s top winemakers and their wins on July 30th, 2022. And, due to popular demand, there are now two sessions available – session one at 11:30 to 2:30pm and season two at 3:30pm to 6:30pm. A gathering of the very best cellar doors within the Pyrenees and Grampians wine regions, this exclusive and elegant event takes place in the Mining Exchange – an ambient indoor space right in the heart of Ballarat. The Red Series celebrates the Grampians and Pyrenees regions’ more than 150 years of rich…

With the cool season setting in, Ocean Eight is proud to reveal its newest and premium quality vintage, the 2021 Ocean Eight Pinot Gris. Offering the smooth, fresh elegance you have come to expect from this cool climate variety, this 2021 vintage delights the palate with a generous and voluptuous concoction of fruit that brings a touch of exotic flavour to the Mornington wine scene. Reinforcing the popularity of this variety, this newest vintage continues to deliver the rich, oily texture that is associated with barrel fermented pinot gris. With each grape hand-picked to deliver a vintage of refined elegance, this wine is created using the same tried-and-true methods as Ocean Eight’s renowned chardonnay. Bringing its own complex palate that balances crisp and zesty flavours perfectly, this wine holds its…

Boat O'Craigo’s chic wine club is excited to offer wine packages and VIP pricing of up to thirty per cent off current vintage wines to its new members. This exclusive club is developing a stellar reputation for itself and is committed to providing a unique and rewarding experience for its passionate community of wine appreciators. The wine club’s selection is comprehensive, as are its offers for members, which include free delivery of all twelve-bottle orders throughout the year to local members, as well as invitations to exclusive wine experience events. The possibility of making your own selection from their exceptional range of uniquely crafted wines is, of course, an option that will allow you to customise your personal wine cellar and expand your knowledge of Australian wines and international wine…

“We haven’t reinvented the refrigerator, but we almost did.” This bold statement has seen the launch of Liebherr’s new and innovative range of energyefficient, fully integrated appliances. Having just landed in the market, this new range promises serious results, making the everyday functions much easier, while offering a new, streamlined definition for the future of cooling. Made in Germany, Liebherr is well-known for offering premium quality, innovative technologies and now, more than ever before, the forward-thinking company’s focus is on energy efficiency and intelligent features. Liebherr’s new fully integrated range merges design and functionality into smart appliances and is now available to make life easier. All Liebherr products are designed to meet customer needs, are equipped with smart features, and undergo rigorous testing. The new range includes features such as…

Russo Estate is now offering a truly unique getaway experience, Victoria’s first Luxury Domes. Situated in the countryside of Victoria, soothe your senses in a place of outstanding beauty and tranquillity with this lavish, exclusive accommodation. Choose from seven classic domes, which are furnished with orthopaedic queen-size beds, heating and cooling, and an en suite bathroom; or upgrade to one of two large honeymoon domes, with king sized beds, a jet spa bath and retractable roof, for an enchanting star gazing experience. All nine of these stylish domes are fully furnished and offer uninterrupted views of the vibrant surrounds, with grand, full-length windows showcasing the vineyard’s exceptional landscape whilst block-out curtains ensure complete privacy when needed. Just around the corner, Russo Estate’s a la carte restaurant and cellar door are…

De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate invites visitors to delve deep into the treasure trove within its iconic 1880s winery building and discover a modern conference and events facility that will transform your next business adventure. This newly-refurbished facility features a selection of event spaces, including a large conference room that can seat up to 110 people. Smaller, more intimate and character-filled boardrooms are available for team functions, and with a gorgeous light-filled fountain room that opens out into the outdoor courtyard, your event will be one not to forget. In addition to the traditional conference spaces, the Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery can also be hired for private events. Providing a harmonious location that ties together art, cultural heritage and wine, this gallery located within the historic cellar door complex and is a…

A short trip away from Melbourne’s bustling CBD, the Yarra Valley has cemented its reputation for winemaking excellence – attributed to its continual innovation in technique and status as a world-class holiday destination. Coupled with the region’s unique cool climate that breathes life into an array of elegant and distinct wine profiles, this region is certainly one to watch in the coming years. Yet perhaps above all else, it is the region’s unique history, and more importantly, its Yarra River life source, that indicates the true hidden gems that lie beneath a glass of its beloved shiraz. PLACE OF MISTS AND SHADOWS Having made wines for the past twenty years at her family winery, Yeringberg, Sandra de Pury is no stranger to the ever-plentiful virtues of the Valley. And it’s…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 54 – 56 Brumby’s Road, Warrandyte South Contact Details Tel: (03) 9844 4676 Email: info@pietrogallusestate.com.au Website: www.pietrogallusestate.com.au Cellar Door Tasting Bar open Restaurant Open 11:30am to 4:00pm, Wednesday and Thursday Open 11:30am to 4:00pm & 5:30pm to 10:00pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Check the website for seasonal mid-week dinner availability Weddings & Functions The winery offers a variety of unique spaces to host your special occasion, from a fabulous cocktail function, through to a sit-down affair with capacity from 20 to 150+ guests Accommodation No Additional Features Cellar door tasting bar overlooking the alfresco area Grappa distillery tours and tastings Pasta, gnocchi and salami masterclasses Pietro Gallus Estate was founded by Anna Gallo and John Di Pietro who purchased the land in South Warrandyte in 1997,…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 727 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream Contact Details Tel: (03) 9738 9200 Email: enquiries@domainechandon.com.au Website: www.chandon.com.au Cellar Door Open 11:00am to 4.30pm daily Restaurant Open seven days. Brunch and lunch seating available, serving modern seasonal cuisine Weddings & Functions Yes Accommodation No Additional Features No Sitting steady within the heart of the Yarra Valley wine region, Chandon provides a delightful experience reflective of this stunning cool climate wine region and an innovative exploration into the growth and transformation of luxury sparkling wines. Established in 1986, the Coldstream-based winery is the home vineyard of the Chandon Australia branch. Chandon was founded more than sixty years ago by Robert-Jean de Vogüé with a vision and drive to redefine the creation and experience of sparkling wines. Purchasing the historic Coldstream vineyard,…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 1-3 St Huberts Road, Coldstream Contact Details Tel: (03) 5960 7096 Mobile: 0477 617 944 Email: cdsthuberts@tweglobal.com Website: www.sthuberts.com.au Cellar Door Open seven days, 10:00am to 5:00pm Restaurant Open seven days, 10am to 6pm Casual-style, family-friendly dining Modern Australian and European cuisine Weddings & Functions 250 seated and 500 standing Harriett Function Space, run by Ryan Hospitality Accommodation Coming soon Additional Features Wine shop, cheese and charcuterie. St Hubert’s was established in 1862 by Hubert De Castella as one of the very first wineries in Victoria’s picturesque Yarra Valley, helping to position the region as a premium wine producing area. He did not name the winery after himself, but after St Hubert the patron saint of the hunt – a 7th century nobleman who turned his…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 187 Victoria Road, Chirnside Park Contact Details Mobile: 0408 519 461 Email: lindsay@cosmowines.com.au Website: www.cosmowines.com.au Cellar Door Open 11:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday Open Friday to Sunday, 11:00am to 5:00pm Restaurant Bianchet Yarra Valley, which operates as a separate business Weddings & Functions No Accommodation No Additional Features No As one of the Yarra Valley’s leading winemakers, Cosmo Wines finds its home amongst the picturesque Bianchet Winery & Vineyard, which has been producing unique and interesting wines since it was established in 1976. The old vines are dry-grown, and hand-tended to produce wines of exquisite quality and robust character. Having eight grape varieties on site has given Cosmo Wines the opportunity to perfect a diverse range of wine styles. The expert owner has always enjoyed…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 240 Tucks Road, Shoreham Contact Details Mobile: 0492 216 552 Email: cellardoor@mantonscreekestate.com.au Website: www.mantonscreekestate.com.au Cellar Door Open 11:00am to 4:00pm on weekends With extended hours over summer Restaurant Restaurant - Quattro Contemporary Mediterranean Cuisine Open 12pm on weekends and for dinner from 5.30pm Weddings & Functions Special occasions including wedding receptions, birthdays and christenings at Quattro restaurant Accommodation Four luxurious suites Hidden down a quiet country lane, Mantons Creek Estate is a secret gem not to be missed. With approximately 18-acres under vine, the property produces the highest quality maritime, cool-climate wines. The winery has a sustainable viticulture approach, producing small amounts of super-premium fruit. Mantons Creek Estate’s varieties include pinot noir, pinot gris, pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, muscat, rosé, gewürztraminer, tempranillo and shiraz. Mantons…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 555 Old Moorooduc Road Tuerong Contact Details Mobile: 0422 436 685 Email: cellardoor@dromanaestate.com.au Website: www.dromanaestate.com.au Cellar Door Open 11:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday to Sunday Restaurant Asian fusion cuisine within the heritage-listed Tuerong Homestead Winter hours: Open 12pm to 3pm, Friday to Sunday Weddings & Functions 400 cocktail or 350 seated Accommodation No Additional Features Year-round events including Creators’ Market, Vine Hop, Garden Party and Soul Night Market Nestled amongst open woodlands by the coastline of Victoria’s breathtaking Mornington Peninsula, Dromana Estate is a destination for any budding wine lover or connoisseur. Established in 1982, the winery proudly calls its heritage-listed Tuerong Homestead home. Built in the early 1900s this homestead boasts a glorious hundred-year-old weeping elm tree, alongside flourishing landscaped gardens that were designed by acclaimed…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 53 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South Contact Details Tel: (03) 5989 2838 Email: cellardoor@redhillestate.com.au Website: www.redhillestate.com.au Cellar Door Open seven days, 11:00am to 5:00pm Closed Christmas Day Restaurant Max’s at Red Hill Estate, modern Australian cuisine Open 12:00pm Wednesday to Sunday and from 6:30pm on Saturday for dinner Weddings & Functions For Enquiries Contact Max’s Restaurant Tel: (03) 5931 0177 Accommodation No Additional Features Wine club, online wine sales, regular cellar door and winemaker events Red Hill Estate is an iconic multi-award-winning Mornington Peninsula wine producer that is not only renowned for its fine wines, but also for the superb panoramic views of Western Port Bay that can be enjoyed upon arrival at the cellar door. Owner Frank Fabrizio oversees the team, ensuring each vineyard is…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 870 Steiglitz Road, Sutherlands Creek Contact Details Tel: (03) 5281 1799 Email: hello@austinswines.com.au Website: austinswines.com.au Instagram: @austinswines Facebook: /austinswines Cellar Door Open Thursday to Monday, 11:00am to 5:00pm Restaurant Cheese platters available Thursday to Monday Kitchen open Friday to Sunday Weddings & Functions Austin’s Wines hosts a limited number of weddings on Fridays at its cellar door Contact the team for further information Accommodation No Additional Features Annual Rent-A-Vine events, wine experiences and online wine sales Austin’s Wines is dedicated to growing and producing premium wines to celebrate life’s best moments. Grown in the rich limestone soils and cool climates of the Moorabool Valley, Geelong, Austin’s Wines creates quality wine to be enjoyed with family and friends. The recently opened cellar door showcases Austin’s Wines’ special…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 2490 Midland Highway, Bannockburn Contact Details Tel: (03) 5281 7274 Email: events@clydepark.com.au Website: www.clydepark.com.au Instagram: @clydeparkwines Twitter: @ClydeParkWines Pinterest: clydeparkwines Cellar Door Open seven days, 11:00am to 5:00pm Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday Please check Clyde Park’s website for updates Restaurant Open for lunch daily Weddings & Functions Max seated 200 and 350 cocktail Accommodation No Additional Features Spectacular functions and events, online wine sales, Club Clyde wine subscription, corporate conferences and celebrations, business networking events, birthday parties, romantic engagements and memorable weddings Delectably fine wine and magnificent views are the essence of the Clyde Park vineyard. Its location on the truly unique hills surrounding the Moorabool River, thirty kilometres north of Geelong, places Clyde Park at the forefront of cool-climate viticulture. Developed…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 30 Roddas Lane, Musk Contact Details Tel: (03) 5348 5550 Email: office@passingclouds.com.au Website: www.passingclouds.com.au Cellar Door Open seven days, 10:00am to 5:00pm Restaurant La famiglia-style dining Open from 12:00pm Thursday to Monday Weddings & Functions No Accommodation No Additional Features Various events are held throughout the year for the public and Wine Club members. During the summer months, the Passing Clouds Wine and Food caravan offers hamper packs. Bring a blanket and grab your hamper and sit over-looking the vines for a perfect day of food and wine. Available on Saturday and Sunday only, contact the winery for more details Established in 1974 by Graeme Leith and Sue McKinnon, Passing Clouds is a family-run winery in central Victoria. Today, Graeme’s son Cameron has full reign of…

EVENTS CALENDAR ITALIAN NIGHT Date: Every Friday Venue: Russo Estate Contact: www.russoestate.com.au Details: Embrace Friday evenings at Russo Estate’s new Italian night. Savour fresh, house-made pasta, and an all-new A La Carte menu. With $10 cocktails, and a delicious range of selected wines and spirits, it’s the perfect way to relax into the weekend. Built upon fertile soils and belonging to Greater Melbourne, the Sunbury wine region is the closest and oldest wine-growing area to Melbourne’s thriving metropolis – perfect for those who want to delve into some of the best wines Victoria has to offer without venturing past the city’s boundaries. The striking Mount Kororoit Volcano is located a mere 5-kilometres from Diggers Rest and gives way to the world’s greatest volcanic plain and rolling foothills. The heavily eroded…

EVENTS CALENDAR BARREL TASTING WEEKEND Date: Annual event in July Venue: Individual wineries Details: Bendigo’s winemakers swing open the doors of their barrel halls to give you a taste of their wines in barrel and a sneak peek into the romance of winemaking. SPRING WINE FIESTA Date: Saturday 15 October 2022 Venue: Garden of the Future, White Hills Details: Brand new for Spring 2022! The Bendigo Winegrower’s inaugural Spring Wine Fiesta will be held in Bendigo’s beautiful Garden of the Future. This exciting new event will bring together the region’s winemakers, the stunning spring wines of the Bendigo area and delicious food and music for a seasonal celebration. The historic Bendigo wine region is home to tremendous hidden gems just waiting to be explored. Wines are handcrafted at the vineyards,…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 51 Andrews Road via Edwards Road, Maiden Gully Contact Details Mobile: 0427 576 882 Tel: (03) 5447 3496 Email: enquiries@byronsvale.com.au Website: www.bryonsvale.com.au Cellar Door New tasting room, currently at planning stage Restaurant No Weddings & Functions Available to hire for small functions and events Max. 50 cocktailB Accommodation Converted stone stables now three luxurious self-contained apartments with private entrances Additional Features Open stone fireplace, full size pentaquin court, 130-year-old underground cellar available to book, heritage-listed stone buildings, large private gardens and lawns. Bikes available with ample walking and bike trails to choose from, wood fire cooking and gas barbeques available as well as exclusive wine tasting experiences Byronsvale Vineyard & Accommodation Bendigo is a private and peaceful 65-hectare farmland and vineyard estate. Surrounded by natural bushland…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 141-143 High Street, Heathcote Contact Details Tel: (03) 5433 2411 Email: cellardoor@mchapoutieraustralia.com Website: www.mchapoutieraustralia.com Cellar Door Open 10:00am to 2:00pm, Monday to Friday Open weekends 10:00am to 5:00pm Groups by appointment Restaurant No Weddings & Functions No Accommodation No Additional Features Free wine tastings and winery tours M. Chapoutier boasts some of the most iconic vineyards in the Rhône Valley and in Roussillon, France. Known for its production of esteemed, imported French wines such as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, M. Chapoutier also produces a range of great Australian wines from the Pyrenees and Heathcote wine regions of Victoria. Seeking to meet other like-minded winemakers to share knowledge and perfect the art of viticulture, M. Chapoutier laid foundations to establish its impeccable reputation in Australia, thereby building…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 1608 Midland Highway, Corop Contact Details Mobile: 0481 156 050 Email: info@lakecooper.com.au enquiry@lakecooper.com.au (Consumers Only) Website: www.lakecooper.com.au Cellar Door* Open daily (bookings essential) Restaurant* Modern Australian meets Asian fusion Open 12:00pm to 4:00pm on Sundays Weddings & Functions* YesL Accommodation* Yes Additional Features* Guided tours available upon project completion *Upon renovation completion in 2022 Located at the northern end of the Great Dividing Range, Lake Cooper Estate sits on a stretch of ancient, Cambrian-period land, which exhibits beautiful red clay-loam soil that is rich in both calcium and sodium. In the 1860s, German immigrant Henning Rathjen cultivated the first vines in Heathcote. However, it wasn’t until a century later that locals realised the area was exceptional for cultivating grapes, especially shiraz. Established in 1998 by Geraldine…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 389 Heathcote-Rochester Road, Mt. Camel Contact Details Tel: 0475 638 105 Email: admin@wrenestate.com.au Website: www.wrenestate.com.au Cellar Door Open weekends and public holidays, 10:30am to 5:30pm Restaurant Steamed dumplings Cheese and charcuterie platters Weddings & Functions 60 seated, 100 cocktail Accommodation No Additional Features A gift store selling Portuguese wines and olive oil produced from the Wren Estate olive grove, and outdoor seating is also available Uniquely intimate, Wren Estate hand-tends every vine and each is diligently cultivated to guarantee the optimum growing conditions. As a result, Wren Estate produces exquisite wines that reflect the impeccable care and attention given throughout the growing process. Standing as a testament to Wren Estate’s reputation, almost all of its wines have scored an impressive 95 points or higher by acclaimed…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 470 Mitchellstown Road, Nagambie Contact Details Tel: (03) 5736 2222 Email: mitchelton@mitchelton.com.au Website: www.mitchelton.com.au Cellar Door Open 10:00am to 5:00pm daily and until 6:00pm on Saturday Restaurant Muse Restaurant: Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 8:00am until late Weddings & Functions Multiple function spaces available Accommodation Mitchelton Hotel and Day Spa and Airstream RVs Additional Features Day spa and the Ashton Tower – Australia’s largest underground operating cellar, Australia’s largest commercial gallery of Aboriginal art, and an award-winning cellar door Mitchelton Wines was purchased in 2011 by the Ryan family with the vision to create an iconic wine, food, art, and hospitality destination within central Victoria. Its change of ownership and subsequent revitalisation has transformed Mitchelton into a bucket list destination for wine aficionados…

EVENTS CALENDAR TASTES OF RUTHERGLEN Date: Labour Day Long Weekend – March 2023 Venue: Various Rutherglen wineries Contact: www.explorerutherglen.com.au Details: Make Tastes Of Rutherglen your time to relax and recharge, as seventeen cellar doors invite you to the tasting table. Experience the regions’ finest cuisine with purposely paired wines and meet the winemakers themselves, as they connect your curiosity with their craft. With more than 200 wines to taste, masterclasses and special events on offer, our expansive outdoor spaces and lush lawns will be yours to unwind and indulge on, alongside a TAC shuttle bus for easy transportation. Rutherglen is considered one of Australia’s most historic and iconic wine regions. With more than 160 years of winemaking heritage, a beautiful climate, and a range of unique and outstanding wine varieties,…

EVENTS CALENDAR MELBOURNE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Date: Saturday 27th May 2023 Venue: Narkoojee Winery & Restaurant, Glengarry Contact: (03) 5192 4257 or www.narkoojee.com Details: Chamber music, food and wine come together beautifully at this popular annual event in Narkoojee’s barrel room. A glass of sparkling wine on arrival and matching wines with the lunch prepared by the winery’s restaurant are all inclusive. Bookings essential. TINAMBA WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL Date: Sunday 16th April 2023 Venue: Outdoors at The Tinamba Hotel, Tinamba Contact: www.tinambahotel.com.au Details: One of Gippsland’s most anticipated annual events will be held outdoors at The Tinamba Hotel, winner of the 2022 Best Regional Restaurant, AHA Victoria Awards. The wineries of Eastern Gippsland and The Tinamba Hotel will come together to present an excellent selection of Gippsland’s finest. Live music…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 5967 Stawell-Avoca Road, Moonambel Contact Details Tel: (03) 5467 2264 Email: info@summerfieldwines.com Website: www.summerfieldwines.com.au Cellar Door Open 10:00am to 5:00pm daily Restaurant Wood-fired pizza and café-style meals 12:00pm to 3:00pm for lunch, Wednesday to Sunday 5.30 to 8:00pm for dinner, Friday and Saturday Bookings essential Bakery with pastries, cake and coffee daily Weddings & Functions Please enquire for functions Accommodation Six self-contained apartments and one cottage Additional Features Summerfield Cellar Club Within the breathtaking landscape of the Pyrenees Ranges lies the scenic and peaceful Summerfield Wines, where the family history is as rich as the majestic vines that have flourished and grown on the site. Ian Summerfield planted the first 10 acres of shiraz vines in 1970, and from there his deep and underlying passion for…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 85 Polleters Road, Moonambel Contact Details Mobile: 0425 739 319 Email: info@bigibila.com Website: www.bigibila.com Cellar Door Open weekends, 11am to 5pm Restaurant Cheese, charcuterie and delicious local produce grazing platter Open weekends, 11am to 5pm Weddings & Functions Max 100 seated and 150 cocktail Accommodation Bigibila have partnered with The Harvest Inn to offer on-site, self-contained caravan camping Additional Features Beautiful deck overlooking the vines, giant chess set Bigibila Wines is a beautiful boutique vineyard and winery, with its sprawling 60-hectares nestled amidst the foothills of the Pyrenees Ranges. The winery is owned and operated by Peter Bicknell and Jillian Henderson, who are kept busy looking after the 30-acres of vines, 10-acres of olive trees, and an expanse of impressive native gardens surrounding the cellar door.…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 1477 Western Highway, Great Western Contact Details Tel: (03) 5356 2400 Fax: (03) 5356 2405 Email: cellardoor@grampiansestate.com.au Website: www.grampiansestate.com.au Cellar Door Open daily from 10:00am Closed Christmas Day Restaurant Cafe Weddings & Functions Max 35 seated and 80 cocktail Accommodation No Additional Features New additional indoor and outdoor space Grampians Estate has quickly become one of the region’s leading boutique wineries combining its premium range of cool-climate wines with its new winery café. This latest café venture serves delicious meals using local produce, and boasts a plethora of breathtaking seating options, including the 1878 Room and a spacious outside deck that overlooks the historic vines. Grampians Estate’s flagship wines, the Streeton Reserve Shiraz and the Rutherford Sparkling Shiraz head an impressive line-up that includes shiraz, grenache,…

EVENTS CALENDAR CRAFTED BY MILDURA - TASTE BETTER WALK Date: June 2023 Venue: Various venues around Mildura Contact: www.visitmildura.com.au Details: Bringing together some of the Mildura region’s premium food, wine, beer and gin at a range of iconic Mildura venues. Add some live music to the mix and you’ve got yourself the perfect Sunday afternoon. Participants will be walking from venue to venue in groups, each with their own ‘Tour Guide’ and all starting at a different location. AUSTRALIAN ALTERNATIVE VARIETIES WINE SHOW Date: November 2022 Venue: Various venues around Mildura Contact: www.aavws.com Details: The Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show aims to provide a dedicated forum for alternative or emerging wine varieties and to encourage cutting-edge judging procedures. It includes an alternative wine seminar, as well as an entrant tasting…

Pietro Gallus Estate is thrilled to have recently opened Melbourne’s first ever Grappa Tasting Bar in Warrandyte South, sitting elegantly alongside the charming Olivigna restaurant. The launch of this new bar allows customers to experience good quality grappa in a truly unique environment, situated among the picturesque 20-acre Pietro Gallus Estate. Excitingly, Pietro Gallus is also launching a new grappa product, the limited-edition grappa stravecchia ex-cognac cask 24-month aged barbera grappa, which is the estate’s first release in a series of barrel aged grappas. This refined and robust drop creates the perfect harmony of oak and beautiful barbera grape spirit. The barbera grape is found across most of Italy and is now grown in the Yarra Valley, creating a connection between the region of origin and the local area. The…

Mitchelton Wines is proud to release the Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi Collection – a selection of premium wines showcasing the work of leading Indigenous artist, Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi. Situated behind the picturesque Goulburn River precinct near Nagambie, Mitchelton Wines is home to one of Australia’s largest commercial Aboriginal art galleries. Established by Adam Knight and Gerry Ryan OAM, the Mitchelton Gallery of Aboriginal Art was created out of their shared love and passion for Indigenous Australian art. The works on display are representative of fifteen different art centres and communities in Australia, including the local Taungurung Clan. The gallery is on Taungurung Country, whose ancestors and descendants are the traditional owners of this Country. Mitchelton Wines acknowledges their living culture and unique role in the life of this region. The gallery…

Passing Clouds is proud to release its 2020 Bridgewater Shiraz, a nod to its ultravintage and a testament to the power of the Bendigo climate. Bridgewater is a unique vineyard on the banks of the Loddon River, located just north of the Bridgewater township and owned by the Lawsons. While it may seem like a prototypical Bendigo vineyard, its viticultural practices are what truly set it apart: the vines are farmed according to organic principle, and the attentive canopy management such as shoot thinning place Bridgewater fruit at the height of quality and potency for the Bendigo region. The nose of the new 2020 Bridgewater Shiraz is a rich array of red fruits and plum, complete with a complexity of cocoa, an intense earthiness and the faintest hint of black…

Anderson Winery is proud to announce its recent gold medal achievements at several prestigious wine shows. Anderson Winery has small plantings of five different red grape varieties; shiraz, durif, petit verdot, tempranillo and saperavi. In 2021, each of these varieties excelled in the wine shows, with each Anderson Winery red variety picking up at least one gold or silver medal! Some of Anderson Winery’s accolades include gold medals at the 2021 Rutherglen Wine Show for its 2018 Storyteller Durif and 2018 Verrier Durif Shiraz. Anderson Winery’s 2018 Verrier Saperavi and 2019 Cellar Block Shiraz also received silver. The praise doesn’t end there; Anderson Winery also received golds at the 2021 Australian Small Winemakers Show for its 2019 Tempranillo, 2019 Petit Verdot and 2019 Cellar Block Durif. These professional recognitions are…

This year is full of new and exciting ventures for ABC2000. The award-winning print, merchandise and business gift supplier recently moved from Dandenong to a larger premises in Carrum Downs – perfect timing to accommodate all the fabulous new products to be launched in 2022. Adding to its extensive range of glassware – all of which can be personalised – ABC2000 is introducing the Leux brand. Oozing elegance and clarity, this range will spark a wealth of inspiration for those searching for the perfect gift for loved ones and colleagues, whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary or special occasion. After making your selection from the Leux range, you can choose to have the glassware printed or engraved with anything you desire – from names to logos and meaningful symbols, adding…

Among many of the clichés that exist about Melburnians, one stands true above the rest: the love of brunch. Now, Chandon are joining the party, introducing their Chandon Sparkling Brunch, proudly launched in May 2022. There has never been a better way to start or end a weekend as the pioneers of sparkling wines take you on a journey of the beautiful Yarra Valley. A region chosen for its cool climate and diversity of terroir, guests will be immersed in its breathtaking scenery while savouring exceptional Australian sparkling wines. Held in Chandon’s restaurant with a 270-degree view of the Yarra Ranges, guests start brunch with a sparkling mimosa and enjoy a glass of their choice of either Cuvée Riche, Vintage Brut Rose or Vintage Blanc de Blancs. The Chandon brunch…

From delightful sparkling wines that imbibe the excitement of the special day, to the fresh whites or rich reds that bring the age and full-bodied flavours to carry you through each stage of the celebration, there is a perfect flavour and variety of wine to enhance each element of your wedding day. SAVOUR THE MOMENT Choosing the wine varieties to serve during your wedding day is an exciting exploration of flavour and a joyous way to curate a tangible sense of the celebratory experience. Wine can make an appearance throughout the course of the day, from the breakfast of champions to the final toast to happiness. “There is a romantic notion about celebrations and bubbles as being synonymous,” King explains, so starting your day with a “prosecco or a lighter…

EVENTS CALENDAR FIRESIDE YARRA VALLEY Date: Each July Time: Event times vary across venues Venue: Various wineries around the Yarra Valley Contact: www.wineyarravalley.com.au Details: Fireside is sixteen-day festival of events celebrating the Yarra Valley’s finest winter culinary experiences against the alluring landscape of moody skies, crisp nights, and the warmth of an open fire. Enjoy wines from some of the region’s best producers with a range of winemaker dinners, fireside brunches, long lunches and much more. There’s no place on earth like the Yarra Valley; it’s the birthplace of Victorian wine, and despite its 170-year legacy, it’s far from old. In fact, it’s a hub for innovation and home to some of the most progressive and dynamic winemakers in the world. Over eighty wineries span the Yarra Valley, each of…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 735 Old Healesville Road, Healesville Contact Details Mobile: 0492 993 446 Email: cellar@stefaniwines.com.au Website: www.stefaniwines.com.au Cellar Door Open 11:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday Thursday and Friday by appointment for groups of 20 or more Restaurant Café serving charcuterie platters Open 12:00pm to 3:00pm, Saturday and Sunday Weddings & Functions Max 20 inside and 30 outside seated, 50 cocktail Accommodation Two, two-bedroom units each containing two bathrooms, alongside a fully-equipped kitchen Additional Features An outdoor seating area on deck with beautiful views After spending his childhood immersed in vineyards and olive groves in the quaint village of Lonnano, Tuscany, Stefano Stefani’s passion for wine took off, reaching the same heights of his family before him. This passion stuck around as Stefano became a devoted collector of…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 458 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville Contact Details Tel: (03) 5962 6899 Email: info@boatocraigo.com.au Website: www.boatocraigo.com.au Cellar Door Open 10:00am to 5:00pm, Thursday to Monday Restaurant Yes, casual share-style menu with grazing boards, cheese boards, pizzas and salads Weddings & Functions Yes, 50-100 people Accommodation No Additional Features Wine Club Finding its home in one of Victoria’s oldest wine regions, Boat O’Craigo hosts two impressive vineyards within the luscious Yarra Valley, producing a number of varieties including sparkling, pinot grigio, chardonnay, pinot noir and shiraz, but also grüner veltliner, gewürztraminer and grenache. On average, dependant on the season and yields, the magnificent winery produces approximately 65,000 bottles per year. Named after the Scottish town in which the owner’s ancestors lived, this exquisite, family-owned winery has won numerous awards,…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 6 Maddens Lane, Coldstream Contact Details Tel: (03) 5964 9585 Email: bookings@tokarestate.com.au Website: www.tokarestate.com.au Cellar Door Open 10:00am to 5:00pm, Thursday to Sunday Restaurant Modern Australian cuisine Open 11:30am to 5:00pm, Thursday to Sunday Evening functions available by request Weddings & Functions Max 80 seated and 90 cocktail Accommodation Luxury bed and breakfast on-site, with vineyard views Additional Features Online cellar door specials Tokar Estate is a family-owned and -operated winery, restaurant and cellar door that boasts spectacular views of the Yarra Valley. At the beautiful estate, visitors are encouraged to taste wines in the cellar door or to dine in the award-winning restaurant where they can experience a seasonal menu of modern Australian cuisine. When owners Leon and Rita Tokar purchased the property in June…

100 Wills Rd Dixons Creek VIC • Ph: 03 5965 2393 • info@corniolawines.com.au • www.corniolawines.com.au The Yarra Valley is one of Australia’s premium wine regions, specialising in quality, cool climate wines. Handpicked fruit, together with low yields, contribute to limited releases of handcrafted premium wines wih intense colour, flavour, structure and regional characters. Corniola Wines are available through mailing list, online and cellar door sales, selected outlets and on-premise facilities. Our cellar door, open 7 days from 10.30am-5.00pm, is situated inside the barrel room and provides an intimate and personal experience, with a casual and friendly atmosphere.…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 271 Tucks Road, Shoreham Contact Details Tel: (03) 5989 6471 Email: mike@oceaneight.com.au Website: www.oceaneight.com.au Cellar Door Open 12:00pm to 5:00pm Thursday to Saturday, and 12:00pm to 3:00pm Sunday Extended January opening hoursO Restaurant No Weddings & Functions No Accommodation No Additional Features Private barrel tastings available by appointment Ocean Eight is a family-owned vineyard and winery. Winemaker Michael Aylward went into business with his parents in 2004, with a focus on making the highestquality pinot noir and chardonnay on the Mornington Peninsula. Plantings of pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot gris over two sites combine to make a total of 14-hectares under vine. Michael has travelled extensively through Burgundy, Alsace and Champagne to determine the Ocean Eight style and the best-quality winemaking techniques. His travels to Champagne…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 39 Paringa Road, Red Hill South Contact Details Mobile: 0419 393 145 Email: tonyhancy@prancinghorseestate.com Website: www.prancinghorseestate.com Cellar Door Open weekends 12:00pm–5:00pm Tutored tastings by appointment Bookings preferred Restaurant No Weddings & Functions No Accommodation No Additional Features Online newsletter and shopping cart Prancing Horse Estate is the biodynamic pioneer of the Mornington Peninsula. It first introduced cool-climate organic farming and winemaking in 2002, together with international expertise in site, soil and clonal selection. The wines, made by Richard McIntyre and Jeremy Magyar from Moorooduc Estate, are elegant and focused with a true strength of signal achieved from rigorously maintained vineyards. In the Red Hill South vineyards, Prancing Horse Estate proprietor Tony Hancy has advanced quality by using French-wine consultants to improve the biology of his soils,…

EVENTS CALENDAR WINTER SHIRAZ Date: Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July 2022 Contact: www.winegeelong.com.au Details: Enjoy two days of beautiful wine, food and entertainment as the Geelong region – Bellarine, Surf Coast and Moorabool Valley – basks in the mid-winter glow. This year, twenty participating wineries are running interesting and diverse programs, containing both free and paid events GEELONG WINE SHOW Date: Saturday 2nd November 2022 Contact: www.winegeelong.com.au Details: A prestigious event on the Australian wine show circuit featuring a three-course award presentation dinner and tasting event. Handcrafted with passion, Geelong wines are the expression of a cool climate, rich soil and the unique people who are compelled to make their wine in this vibrant viticultural region. Whether it’s the distinctive maritime flavours of the Bellarine Peninsula, the ancient richness…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 90 McAdams Lane, Bellarine Contact Details Tel: (03) 5251 5536 Email: hello@terindahestate.com Website: www.terindahestate.com.au Cellar Door Open seven days from 11:00am to 4:00pm Bookings recommended Restaurant Modern cuisine with local ingredients. The Shed: Open Thursday to Monday from 11:00am to 4:00pm Weddings & Functions Max 180 seated Accommodation Glamping available, subject to seasons Additional Features Disabled access (ramps and lift), fireplace, outdoor heating, air conditioning, private beach access, online wine sales and vineyard and winery tours Driving down McAdams Lane, you gain a sense that something spectacular is drawing near, when suddenly, you catch a glimpse of panoramic views ahead. To fully appreciate and capture the spectacular views across Corio Bay, the You Yangs and Melbourne’s city skyline, you must turn right into the driveway of…

EVENTS CALENDAR BUDBURST – THE MACEDON RANGES WINE FESTIVAL Date: Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th November 2022 Contact: info@macedonrangeswine.com.au www.macedonrangeswine.com.au Details: Head out of town to discover the hidden treasures of the Macedon Ranges. The region’s vignerons throw open their doors to everyone to celebrate Budburst – the buds bursting on a new vintage. There will be live entertainment, country hospitality, wine tastings, dinners, lunches, and so much more! SUMMERTIME FLING – CELLAR DOOR FESTIVAL Date: January 2023 Venue: Cellar doors across the Macedon Ranges Contact: info@macedonrangeswine.com.au www.macedonrangeswine.com.au Details: Three weeks of events held at cellar doors across the Macedon Ranges. Summertime Fling is a festival of everything wine, food and fun. Discover the fresh winemaking talent with this range of events celebrating wine, food, summer and good times! Located…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 1481 Burke and Wills Track Baynton Contact Details Tel: (03) 5423 7273 Mobile: 0427 843 676 Email: knights@granitehills.com.au Website: www.granitehills.com.au Cellar Door Open seven days, 11:00am to 5:00pm Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Restaurant No Weddings & Functions NoE Accommodation No Additional Features Personalised wine tastings with the winemaker, guided tours by request, panoramic views of Central Victoria and annual Budburst Wine Festival held in November Established in 1970 by fourth generation grazier Gordon Knight and wife Heather Knight, Granite Hills is one of Australia’s largest and most picturesque vineyards – perched atop the spectacular boulder-strewn hills of the Great Diving Range at 550 metres altitude, and only one hour north of Melbourne. As one of the region’s most acclaimed wineries, Granite Hills is…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 760–818 Holden Road, Diggers Rest Contact Details Tel: (03) 9740 0222 Email: info@russoestate.com.au Website: www.russoestate.com.au Cellar Door Open for appointments only Restaurant Open for lunch 11:30am to 3:00pm, Wednesday to Sunday Open for dinner 5:30pm to 9:00pm Wednesday and Thursday, and until 10:30pm Friday to Sunday Closed Monday and Tuesday Italian–Australian Cuisine Weddings & Functions Max 300 peopleT Accommodation Luxury Domes www.luxurydomes.com.au Additional Features Marquee Seating, picnics, function spaces, online wine sales, at-the-table wine tasting, cocktails The stunning vineyards and rolling grasslands of Russo Estate first opened in 2016, after founder Joe Russo and his family spent many hardworking years farming the land and establishing the cellar door and restaurant. The winery now specialises in sublime red wine varieties, from shiraz to cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There Cellar Door: 52 Garsed Street, Bendigo Vineyard: 3025 Heathcote-Rochester Road, Colbinabbin Contact Details Mobile: 0401 290 315 Email: sales@elliswines.com.au Website: www.elliswines.com.au Cellar Door Open 11:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday to Saturday Restaurant No Weddings & Functions NoS Accommodation No Additional Features Wine tastings, cellar door specials, online sales, Connoisseur Club, and pre-ordered cheese platters Situated on fertile volcanic soils, Ellis Wines began its life in 1999, when Bryan and Joy Ellis planted the very first vines. Strategically positioned to harness the natural environment, Ellis Wines planted its vines facing north to south, allowing the cool winds to lower the temperature, in turn producing succulent grapes that capture the perfect level of acidity. Until 2009 Ellis Wines sold its highly coveted produce to numerous wineries across the state…

EVENTS CALENDAR HEATHCOTE WINE SHOW Date: July 28th to July 30th 2022 Venue: Heathcote RSL Hall Contact: www.heathcotewinegrowers.com.au Details: Over two days, Heathcote winemakers put their wines before a panel of Australia’s leading judges. The show concludes with a celebratory dinner with the presentation of award-winners and announcement of the prestigious Heathcote Wine of Provenance. HEATHCOTE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Date: Saturday 1st October to Sunday 2nd October 2022 Venue: Heathcote Showgrounds Contact: www.heathcotewinegrowers.com.au Details: Featuring more than forty wineries from across the region, visitors can enjoy free tastings of famous full-bodied shiraz, and explore an array of emerging Mediterranean varieties. Sit back, relax and immerse yourself in the regional produce, entertainment and children’s activities. The Heathcote wine region is recognised as one of the most exciting in Australia, offering…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 503 Heathcote Rochester Road, Mount Camel Contact Details Mobile: 0412 167 927 Email: vineyard@silverspoonestate.com.au Website: www.silverspoonestate.com.au Cellar Door Open 10:30am to 5:00pm, Friday to Sunday and public holidays By appointment Monday to Thursday Restaurant Modern Australian, Winery Bistro Open 10:30am to 5pm, Friday to Sunday Seasonal wine and food pairing dinners available in the eveningsI Weddings & Functions 50 inside and 50 in outdoor courtyard Or 90 inside for cocktail dining Accommodation No Additional Features 100 per cent off-grid cellar door and winery. Large timber deck and outdoor courtyards with ornamental wine gardens. Online sales available and pet friendly In the heart of Heathcote, nestled within the vast and flourishing acreage of 100-hectares, Silver Spoon Estate is a family-owned and -operated boutique cellar door and winery.…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 1129 Northern Highway, Ladys Pass Contact Details Tel: 0429 804 360 Email: munariwines@bigpond.com Website: www.munariwines.com Cellar Door Open seven days, from 11:00am to 5:00pm Restaurant Café-style, shared charcuterie, pizza Weddings & Functions Max. 36 seated Accommodation No Additional Features Tea and coffee, small gift shop, family and dog-friendly premise A boutique winery, Munari Wines sits at the epicentre of the Heathcote wine region, nestled at the base of Mount Ida among gum trees and the quaint, ‘Ladys Creek’. Established in 1992, the winery is lovingly and expertly run at the hands of Adrian and Deborah Munari, whose passion for winemaking has secured Munari Wines’ exceptional reputation. Where there once stood a small vineyard, shearing shed, and stables, now proudly stands a beautifully restored and repurposed cellar…

EVENTS CALENDAR TASTES OF THE GOULBURN Date: Saturday 15th October 2022 Venue: Station Street, Seymour Contact: www.tastesofthegoulburn.com.au Details: Wine lovers and foodies can experience the finest food and wine from Victoria’s Goulburn Valley. This special one-day event celebrates the Goulburn River Valley’s wonderful natural at tributes and stunning local produce. Located just ninety minutes from Melbourne, the Goulburn Valley is a fascinating region. It calls to wine explorers from around the country to come and experience the best of Australian history, as well as contemporary wine and food culture. Set among the stunning natural backdrop of majestic red gum-lined waterways, billabongs, lagoons, streams and the beautiful Goulburn River, this region is a treat for all the senses. The Goulburn Valley region dates to the 1850s, with some of the world’s…

EVENTS CALENDAR HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL Date: 6th to 7th May 2023 Venue: Delatite Winery and the local area Contact: www.harvestmoonfestival.com.au Details: Explore earth, air, fire and water while having the opportunity to explore and harness the power of nature, while learning about the positive effects of regenerative farming. The Upper Goulburn region covers some of Victoria’s most beautiful high country between Melbourne and Victoria’s north-east. Crystal-clear mountain streams and dense natural forests merge into rolling grazing land dotted with vineyards and wineries – all of which are small, family-owned businesses, and many follow organic principles. One of the most picturesque cool-climate regions in Australia, it encompasses a wide variety of soils and climates, with the different areas around the main towns of Mansfield, Alexandra and Yea specialising in different grape…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 1619 Chiltern Road, Rutherglen Contact Details Tel: (02) 6032 8111 Email: sales@andersonwinery.com.au Website: www.andersonwinery.com.au Cellar Door Open 10:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Saturday Closed Sunday Restaurant No Weddings & Functions No Accommodation No Additional Features Online wine sales and cellar club Combining modern knowledge and traditional methods, Anderson Winery is highly regarded in the Rutherglen region. Though one of the smaller wineries in Rutherglen, Anderson Winery boasts a large range of sought-after wines. Howard Anderson has spent his entire working life in the wine industry, and was a senior winemaker at Seppelt Great Western for fourteen years. As winemaker and general manager of Rutherglen’s Jolimont Wines, Howard made the first sparkling white and red wines in North-East Victoria in 1986. In 1991, Howard purchased 24-hectares of…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 220 Francis Road, Glengarry North Contact Details Tel: (03) 5192 4257 Email: wines@narkoojee.com Website: www.narkoojee.com Cellar Door Open 10:30am to 4:30pm, Wednesday to Sunday Restaurant Restaurant at Narkoojee – Mediterranean-inspired fare Open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday, and seasonal dinners Weddings & Functions Max 100 seated and 200 cocktail Accommodation No Additional Features New-release luncheons and dinners held in Gippsland and Melbourne throughout the year. Guided wine tastings, local produce and cheeses available at the cellar door, with group wine and food appreciation tutorials available on request Nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, Narkoojee Winery & Restaurant enjoys a beautiful setting boasting magnificent views of the vineyard and the Strzelecki Ranges. The winery is located in East Gippsland’s Glengarry, where the long and…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 339 Taltarni Road, Moonambel Contact Details Tel: (03) 5459 7900 Email: info@taltarni.com.au Website: www.taltarni.com.au Cellar Door Open 11:00am to 5:00pm, Wednesday to Sunday Restaurant Coffee and tea available for purchase, and cheese and antipasto platters available for pre-order Weddings and Functions Available on request Accommodation No Additional Features Taltarni Cellar Key Wine Club, online wine sales, and opportunities to attend events at winery For more than fifty years, Taltarni has crafted world-class wines that start in the pristine environment of its Pyrenees vineyards, just a few hours north of Melbourne. The winery’s ethos of balance, elegance, and sustainability pays homage to a deep connection with the land and commitment to producing exceptional wines that display those distinctive regional characteristics. Located amongst the beautiful ranges and sweeping…

1. DALWHINNIE Taltarni Rd, Moonambel 2. TALTARNI Taltarni Rd, Moonambel 3. SUMMERFIELD Stawell-Avoca Rd, Moonambel 4. BIGIBILA Polleters Rd, Moonambel 5. PEERICK Wild Dog Track, Warrenmang 6. CAMFIELD FAMILY WINES 7. SALLY’S PADDOCK Sunraysia Hwy, Redback 8. KARA KARA Edelston Rd, Carapooee West 9. BLUE PYRENEES Vinoca Rd, Avoca 10. MOUNT AVOCA Moates Ln, Avoca 11. FOREST GATE ESTATE Redpath Rd, Avoca 12. DAVID K JONES WINES 13. AMHERST Avoca Rd, Amherst 14. MRS BAKER’S STILL HOUSE 15. DOGROCK Degraves Rd, Crowlands 16. GLENLOFTY WINES 17. M. CHAPOUTIER Just thirty minutes outside of Ballarat, the Pyrenees wine region is brimming with some of the state’s finest wineries, cellar door experiences and expansive views. Enjoy a day trip to the likes of Avoca or Moonambel, or stay for a weekend in…

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Trentham Estate is pleased to debut its very first vintage of 52 & Cloudy! This special edition wine is aptly named for the number of grape varietals it contains, and for its unique and cloudy red hue. With a limited release beginning in 2021, 52 & Cloudy has an intimate history with Trentham Estate. What makes this wine so special is that it was harvested from the nursery block at the entrance of the estate, which was planted in 2004 by brothers Anthony and Patrick Murphy. This display vineyard, which comprises of three rows of vines using fifty-two varieties, serves mainly to allow guests to explore the many different grape varietals on offer, including leaves and berries of each. It also provides a resource for Trentham Estate’s viticulture practices. The…

Tahbilk Winery is proud to debut a new nature experience to the winery: the Tabilk-Tabilk Wetlands Indigenous Flora Walking Trail. A beautiful and historically significant addition to the pre-existing Tahbilk Wetlands and Wildlife Reserve, the new walking trail was developed in collaboration with Taungurung Land and Waters Council, Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, Angela Ten Burren, Shane Monk, Mick Harding and the Purbrick family. By working with the local indigenous group, the Taungurung Land and Water Council, twelve native flora species were identified as historically important. Among the flora discovered was the Mirnong (Yam Daisy) which is a staple plant food, Dhulangi (String Bark) which is traditionally used to construct yilam (shelters) and weaving Garrawan (baskets) as well as Bracken Fern which is used for food and medicine. Information on…

Silver Spoon Estate is proud to be the worthy recipient of a 2021 Business Excellence Award in the Sustainable and Environmental category. This recognition is well earned by the team at Silver Spoon Estate who have dedicated the past thirteen years to reducing the winery’s carbon footprint by implementing exceptionally sustainable solutions across the property. Silver Spoon Estate’s most recent environmentally conscious endeavour comes in the form of its new 100 per cent off-grid cellar door in the heart of the Heathcote wine region. The cellar door is not only friendly to the earth, but a fantastic new destination to drink award-winning Heathcote wines and relax while overlooking Silver Spoon Estate’s dry-grown ornamental wine garden. Guests can enjoy a delicious lunch cooked on premise, savour an afternoon dessert and wine…

Celebrating its outstanding vintages, del Rios Winery is proud to unveil its esteemed collection of delectable wines – the del Rios AD range. The AD range is reserved only for incredible wines produced during exceptional vintages and is named after the initials of the winery’s owner and winemaker, Agustin del Rio. This range features only the best, and thus far just two wines have made the cut under the AD label: the del Rios Winery 2017 Chardonnay and 2018 Pinot Noir. Both these vintages are excellent quality wines that express the winemaking ethos at del Rios, a marriage between the highest quality fruit and meticulous winemaking. The del Rios Winery is owned and operated by the del Rio family, and their strong bond is the foundations upon which the winery…

Dromana Estate is thrilled to announce its new wedding venue is now hosting special functions, and with the royal grounds ready to entertain major arts, culture, and music events, the estate offers a calendar of love, joy and celebration across the year. In addition to this, Dromana Estate is considering the restoration of the Thomas Hut as a visitor centre, offering unique historical insights into the estate and the region. Replete with a rich history while always looking to satisfy contemporary visitors, Dromana Estate is enhancing this experience even further by scoping an immersive nature-based glamping experience. This exciting project dubbed ‘The Dell’, overlooks a picturesque valley and sprawling vineyard views helping visitors to relax, renew and inspire. Dromana Estate, once known as ‘Tuerong Park’, being only a short forty-five…

Celebrating twenty-five years of hosting amazing weddings at its breathtaking venue, Clyde Park is adding yet another location option for couples to choose from: the Vue Marquee. The exclusive Vue Marquee will launch in the spring of 2022, and sits on the edge of the valley overlooking the picturesque Moorabool backdrop. This marquee will seat 300 guests or accommodate 400 for a cocktail-style wedding. The vineyard’s premium winery wedding experience boasts stunning views across the Moorabool Valley, which help to evoke the perfect mood for your special day, with Clyde Park’s dedicated team of event specialists promising to work closely with you to plan your dream wedding. With many of Clyde Park’s couples now approaching their silver anniversary, the winery is privileged to be a longstanding part of the community,…

Stefani Estate is delighted to announce that its incredible Belaradah accommodation is ready for visitors seeking an idyllic staycation among the vines. This original homestead has been converted into two modern units – and promises the luxuries of resort-style living all within the peaceful Yarra Valley, a mere five-minute drive from the Healesville township. Each self-contained unit features two expansive bedrooms, two bathrooms, alongside a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table, a woodfire to warm on the cold nights, as well as outdoor decking and the convenience of Wi-Fi. Peacefully nestled between Stefani Estate’s vineyards, olive grove and fruit orchard, rest and relaxation are at the very centre of this tranquil accommodation, with each unit able to accommodate up to four guests. Savour your stay at Stefani Estate in…

When you hear the name M. Chapoutier, acres of vineyards and the company’s rich, decadent traditions immediately spring to mind. With more than five million bottles in its esteemed production history, M. Chapoutier is thrilled to announce two new vintages of Tournon Mathilda Viognier Marsanne and Tournon Mathilda Shiraz from its fully certified organic facilities. Both Tournon wines are aged in cement or stainlesssteel tanks and bottled twelve months later, each excellent valued at just $20.00 per bottle. M. Chapoutier has been combining tradition and modernity since 1808. From Jasper Hill in Central Victoria to Heathcote, Beechworth and Victoria’s Pyrenees, M. Chapoutier’s wines are the embodiment of patience and boldness, an impetus the wine company believes will lead them to new and exciting possibilities. With a great respect for natural…

The Heathcote Winegrowers Association represents the wineries and vineyards that call Heathcote home. With more than sixty members, the association supports these local establishments by hosting events, tastings and coordinating visits from international wine buyers. The Heathcote Winegrowers Association also helps visitors plan their trips to the region with helpful guides to accommodation, wineries and upcoming events. THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HEATHCOTE Originally Jaara Jaara country – named for its traditional owners, the Jaara Jaara people – Heathcote was coined by European settlers during the gold rush in 1853, following the discovery of one of the state’s richest sources of gold. After the gold ran out, many settlers moved on to more profitable sites, however those who stayed on soon discovered that Heathcote’s famous red soils yield more than one…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 1568 Melba Highway, Dixons Creek Contact Details Tel: (03) 5965 2016 Email: cellardoor@mandalawines.com.au Website: www.mandalawines.com.au Cellar Door Open 11:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday to Friday and 11:00am to 5:00pm on weekends Restaurant DiVino Ristorante, traditional Italian cuisine Open for lunch 11:30am to 3:00pm on Wednesday to Sunday, and for dinner 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday and Saturday Weddings & Functions 140 seated and 180 for cocktail Accommodation No Additional Features Bocce court, family-friendly winery with plentiful parking for larger vehicles Mandala Wines is the realisation of a dream for the Smedley family, who always wanted a place to grow grapes, make wine, and share the lifestyle and dream with friends and family. The Smedley’s favourite wines led them to the Yarra Valley, where they established the first…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 2010 Melba Hwy, Dixons Creek Contact Details Mobile: 0402 052 287 Email: info@sutherlandestate.com.au Website: www.sutherlandestate.com.au Cellar Door Open 10:00am to 5:00pm on weekends and public holidays Platters available Restaurant No Weddings & Functions 100 seated and 160 standing Accommodation Yes Additional Features Large timber deck, fully estate grown fruit, wines made on site, 200-metre elevation with spectacular views Located amongst the rolling hills of Dixons Creek, Sutherland Estate is a family-owned boutique winery and vineyard with the northern-most cellar door in the Yarra Valley. Ron and Sheila Phelan first started the winery in 2000, along with Cathy Phelan and Angus Ridley, who have been the chief winemakers since 2006. Across the estate, 10-acres of various varieties have been planted that sit alongside the undisturbed bushland. Stylistically,…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 473 Warburton Highway, Seville Contact Details Tel: (03) 5964 4755 Email: info@wildcattlecreek.com.au Website: www.wildcattlecreek.com.au Cellar Door Open 11:00am to 4:00pm, Thursday to Sunday Restaurant Thursday to Sunday for lunch from 12pm Friday to Saturday for dinner from 6pm Weddings & Functions Max 120 seated and 250 cocktail Accommodation On-site, self-contained accommodation including two and three-bedroom suites Additional Features No Wild Cattle Creek Estate offers the ultimate winery experience for all visitors. With beautifully manicured gardens and vines, a cellar door for wine tastings, and an on-site restaurant, Wild Cattle Creek Estate is the perfect place to spend a day in the picturesque Yarra Valley. The entrance to the cellar door is adorned with gorgeous 200-year-old antique doors that create a welcoming and warm atmosphere for all…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 225 Shaws Road, Arthurs Creek Contact Details Mobile: 0437 393 736 Email: info@shawsroad.com.au Website: www.shawsroad.com.au Cellar Door Open weekends, 11:00am to 5:00pm Restaurant Yes Modern Australian cuisine Weddings & Functions 120 cocktail or 70 seated Accommodation Two luxury self-contained bed and breakfast units Additional Features On-site produce shop opening mid-July 2022 Situated high within the hills overlooking the Strathewen valley, Shaws Road Winery was founded thirty-five years ago by George Apted Senior and continues to thrive within the Nillumbik region of the elegant Yarra Valley. With 17-acres under vine, this family-run winery produces up to ten wine varieties each year, with a primary focus on the delectable cool-climate varieties that thrive within the region, such as chardonnay, pinot noir and a variety of sparkling wines. The…

EVENTS CALENDAR PIERS & PINOTS Date: Labour Day Sunday in March Venue: Flinders Foreshore Contact: www.morningtonpeninsulawine.com.au Details: Who doesn’t like the allure of a Labour Day weekend spent sipping beautiful Mornington Peninsula pinot by the bay at Flinders Pier!? Bookings essential. MORNINGTON PENINSULA WINERY WALK Date: First Saturday in May Venue: From Red Hill to Merricks Contact: www.morningtonpeninsulawine.com.au Details: Walk from Red Hill to Merricks with local vignerons and friends to celebrate the end of harvest and experience current vintage wines. Bookings essential. WINTER WINE WEEKEND Date: Queen’s Birthday Weekend in June Venue: Various wineries in the region Contact: www.morningtonpeninsulawine.com.au Details: ‘Winter Wine Festival’ on Saturday: Forty-plus cellar doors participate in this event with more than 160 premium wines on tasting, as well as delicious food. The Mornington Peninsula is…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 24a Shoreham Road, Shoreham Contact Details Mobile: 0418 325 342 Email: wine@wynntonridge.com.au Website: www.wynntonridge.com.au Cellar Door Open by appointmentE Restaurant No Weddings & Functions No Accommodation No Additional Features No Established in 1994 by David and Marilyn Jones, Wynnton Ridge Vineyard is a family-owned winery that is situated on the 6-hectare grounds of an old dairy farm, which served the Red Hill and Shoreham region more than a century ago. The rustic cellar door and tasting room was converted from the original four-cow milking shed, while the small vineyard preserves the local charm and family-friendly atmosphere of the original farmstead. Located on the gentle undulations of Red Hill/Shoreham, the non-irrigated vines produce awardwinning wines that are infused with the richness of the local soil and the…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 85 Harrisons Road, Dromana Contact Details Tel: (03) 5981 8688 Email: info@trofeoestate.com Website: www.trofeoestate.com.au Cellar Door Open seven days, 10:00am to 5:00pm Restaurant Modern Australian cuisine Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11.30am to 5:00pm Weddings & Functions 120 cocktail or 80 seated Accommodation No Additional Features A uniquely converted 1930s passionfruit cannery building, surrounded by stunning vineyard views, is available for your special occasions Sitting proudly within the foothills of Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula, Trofeo Estate is a family-owned winery established by Jim and Kath Manolios in 2012. At the heart of this boutique winery, a converted 1930s cannery serves as the cellar door, imbibing an elegant rustic character into the experience. And with large windows opening out onto panoramic views of green vineyards, wine…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 190 Scotchmans Road, Drysdale Contact Details Tel: (03) 5251 4431 Email: bookings@scotchmans.com.au Website: www.scotchmans.com.au Cellar Door Open 11:30am to 4:00pm daily Restaurant Lunches and shared platters inspired by local produce Open 11:30am to 4:00pm, Wednesday to Monday. Closed Tuesday Weddings & Functions Yes Accommodation No Additional Features Scotchmans Hill Wine Garden – open weekends from 11:30am to 4:00pm Cheese and charcuterie boards are also available to purchase and enjoy in the garden, and bookings are essential Guided tours, wine masterclasses and online sales are available, alongside a private tasting room for six to twenty-five people upon request Established in 1982, Scotchmans Hill is located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula and is the oldest and largest winery in the region. As producer of premium, cool…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 2290 Ballan Rd, Anakie Contact Details Tel: 1300 171 259 Email: orders@delrios.com.au (wine) reservations@delrios.com.au (restaurant) Website: www.delrios.com.au Cellar Door Open Fridays from 5:30 to 9:30pm, Saturdays 11:30am to 5:00pm and 5:30 to 9:30pm, and Sundays 11:30am to 5:00pm Restaurant Open Fridays from 5:30 to 9:30pm, Saturdays 11:30am to 5:00pm and 5:30 to 9:30pm, and Sundays 11:30am to 5:00pm Weddings & Functions Vista Room – 110 seated and 130 cocktail Family Room – 60 seated 60 and 80 cocktail Balcony – 60 seated and 80 cocktail Entire Venue – 200 seated and 250 cocktail The Ledge Bar – 60 cocktail Outside – enquire with the team Accommodation No Additional Features No A family-owned vineyard, winery, restaurant, and cellar door, del Rios Winery was established in 1996 by…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 88 Jim Road, Newham Contact Details Tel: (03) 5427 0542 Email: hrw@hangingrock.com.au Website: www.hangingrock.com.au Cellar Door Open seven days, 10:00am to 5:00pm Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday Restaurant Picnic platters available Weddings & Functions No Accommodation No Additional Features Art in the Vines – Sculpture exhibition, runs between October and March with free entry. Fresh and frozen estate grown Hanging Rock Beef available for purchase all year-round Hanging Rock Winery was established in 1983 and is located in Victoria’s coolest grapegrowing region, the Macedon Ranges, just an easy one hour drive from Melbourne. In 1982, with a wealth of knowledge behind them, John and Ann Ellis decided to purchase a block of land to fulfil their dream of building their own winery and making Australia’s…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 856 Romsey Road, Hesket Contact Details Tel: (03) 5427 0707 Mobile: 0408 398 470 Email: info@hesketestate.com.au Website: www.hesketestate.com.au Cellar Door Open weekends 11:30am to 4:30pm Other times by appointment Restaurant No Weddings & Functions Max 75 seatedL Accommodation The Spud Diggers Hut Additional Features No Located just one hour away from Melbourne in the cool-climate village of Hesket is the humble Hesket Estate. What was once an old shearing shed has since been converted into the estate’s cellar door and small function centre, adding to the charming appeal of the estate. First established in the 1980s, the estate has seen many expansions and refinements by the Hudspeth-Stevenson family, who acquired the property in 1993. The family’s commitment to winemaking and passion for the craft has shaped…

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VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 764 Spring Flat Road, Heathcote Contact Details Tel: (03) 5433 3133 Email: winery@wdce.com.au Website: www.wdce.com.au Cellar Door Open by appointment Thursday, Friday and Saturday Restaurant No Weddings & Functions No Accommodation NoW Additional Features Members Allocation Only wines With its first vine being planted in 1974, Wild Duck Creek Estate has a long and rich history of winemaking within Heathcote’s famous red soils. Established by David Anderson, Wild Duck Creek Estate planted its Original Shiraz Vineyard back in 1988. Today, this vineyard is the site of the main winery, with its first commercial vintage made in 1991. Specialising in shiraz, cabernet and rhone whites, Wild Duck Creek Estate has ten vineyards across the region from Colbinabbin in the north, to Mia Mia in the south. With…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 77 Shurans Lane, Heathcote Contact Details Tel: (03) 5433 3111 Email: jodi@sanguinewines.com.au Website: www.sanguinewines.com.au Cellar Door Open 10:00am to 5:00pm on weekends and most public holidays By appointment Monday to Friday Restaurant No Weddings & Functions No Accommodation NoT Additional Features Wine tastings, winery tours, Wine Masterclasses and Winter Dinner in the Barrel Room over June long weekend, annual family dinners in Melbourne in August, annual Burning of the Canes September event and annual Sanguine Estate Music Festival in October The Sanguine Estate vineyard was established by Tony and Linda Hunter in 1997 and is located on the famous 510-million-year-old Cambrian earth belt in central Heathcote. More than a decade since the first vines at Sanguine Estate were carefully planted by family and friends, it was…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There A8 Shurans Lane, Heathcote Contact Details Mobile: 0417 391 622 Email: brigowine@gmail.com Website: www.thebridgevineyard.net.au Cellar Door Open seven days, 10am to 4pm Restaurant No Weddings & Functions No Accommodation No Additional Features No Just 5-kilometres north of the Heathcote township, The Bride Vineyard is a hidden gem nestled in the tranquil valley. This beautiful secret opens from Bridge Way, dipping down to the valley floor, complete with a beautiful stone bridge that gains you access to the sprawling vineyards. A small wine-growing property, The Bridge Vineyard is humble about its quality wines and the peacefulness found on the property. Its first plantings were made almost twenty-five years ago in 1998, when the site was chosen for its potential and superior climate conditions for creating premium red…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 254 O’Neils Road, Tabilk, via Nagambie Contact Details Tel: (03) 5794 2555 Email: admin@tahbilk.com.au Website: www.tahbilk.com.au Cellar Door Open 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday Open 10:00am to 5:00pm on weekends and public holidays Restaurant Open 10:00am to 4:00pm, Thursday to Monday Weddings & Functions Max 120 seated Accommodation No Additional Features Private winery tours, specialised blending workshops, daily wine tastings with wines from the Tahbilk Museum program, scenic walking tracks, and guided boat tours are available. The estate also has a lovely orchard facility for picnics and games, and holds the Nagambie Farmers’ Market on the fourth Sunday of every month Established in 1860, the Goulburn Valley’s Tahbilk Winery has been run by the Purbrick family for the last five generations, since their purchase of…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 390 Pollards Road, Mansfield (Corner of Stoney Road and Pollards Road) Contact Details Tel: (03) 5575 2922 Email: info@delatitewinery.com.au Website: www.delatitewinery.com.au Facebook: /delatitewines Cellar Door Open 11:00am to 5:00pm daily, until 6:00pm on various weekends during summer. Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and ANZAC Day morning Restaurant Lunch from 12:00pm to 5pm daily Dinner on Friday and Saturdays, 6:00pm to 10:00pm Weddings & Functions Max seated 90 and 200 standing Accommodation No Additional Features Guided tours by appointment, guided personal wine tastings for groups of eight to ten people (pre-booked), cellar door specials, online wine sales, Summit Wine Club Robert and Vivienne Ritchie planted their vineyard in 1968 on the family property, nestled within the foothills of Mount Buller, before establishing Delatite Winery in…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 13-35 Drummond Street, Rutherglen Contact Details Tel: (02) 6033 6100 Email: ruth_cellardoor@debortoli.com.au Website: www.debortoli.com.au Cellar Door Open seven days, 10:00am to 5:30pm Restaurant Tuileries Restaurant, modern Australian cuisine Lunch from 12pm to 2pm, Tuesday to Saturday Dinner from 6pm, Tuesday to Saturday Weddings & Functions Function Room (Max 120 seated and 150 cocktail) Tuileries Restaurant (Max 60 seated) Fountain Room (Max 40 seated) Accommodation Tuileries Boutique Accommodation Additional Features Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery, online wine sales and cellar club De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate is home to Rutherglen’s largest vineyards and cellar door – formerly Rutherglen Estates – along with the Tuileries Accommodation and Restaurant complex. Located in the heart of Rutherglen, De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate offers visitors a number of reasons to stay. With the cellar door,…

EVENTS CALENDAR PYRENEES UNEARTHED WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Date: 22nd April 2023 Venue: Avoca River Bank, Dundas Street, Avoca Contact: www.pyreneesunearthedfestival.com.au Details: Those who enjoy a journey of the senses to a destination off the mainstream tourist track will love discovering the Unearthed Wine & Food Festival. A one-day festival showcasing all that the Pyrenees has to offer, Visitors can enjoy the region’s best wines, with breweries, gin distilleries and cider houses also in attendance, alongside food stalls, live music and an epic vintage wine auction. THE RED SERIES Date: During Ballarat Winter Festival, July 2022 Venue: Ballarat, Victoria Contact: www.facebook.com/redseriesballarat Details: Discover the world-famous shiraz and other wine varietals of the Pyrenees and Grampians wine regions, as these two regions join forces at a special tasting event. Explore the…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There Moates Lane (via Vinoca Road), Avoca Contact Details Tel: (03) 5465 3282 Email: friends@mountavoca.com.au Website: www.mountavoca.com Cellar Door Open seven days, 11:00am to 4:00pm Restaurant No Weddings & Functions By arrangement Accommodation Three eco-lodges Additional Features Picnic area, electric barbecue and rotunda, and children’s playground. Fully certified organic winery and vineyard As the second oldest winery in the region, Mount Avoca was pivotal in transforming the beautiful Pyrenees region into the renowned centre of wine known today. First established in 1970 by John and Arda Barry, the winery has strived to improve its viticulture with every passing year since its inception. The results of this careful cultivation can be observed today; Mount Avoca is the only Australian Certified Organic winery in the region and its stewardship…

EVENTS CALENDAR GRAMPIANS GRAPE ESCAPE WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL Date: First weekend in May Venue: Halls Gap Village Oval Contact: www.grampiansgrapeescape.com.au Details: Eat, drink and learn all about the best food and wine on offer in Western Victoria! Get involved with the hotly contested Barrique Auction, enjoy two days of live music, relish exhibitor tastings and festival food trucks, let the kids make a mess in the Little Foodies Marquee, learn from a masterclass, and support the best food, wine, beer and cider artisans in the region. RED SERIES Date: During Ballarat Winter Festival, July 2022 Venue: Ballarat, Victoria Contact: www.facebook.com/redseriesballarat Details: Discover the world-famous shiraz and other wine varietals of the Pyrenees and Grampians wine regions, as these two regions join forces at a special tasting event. Explore the…

VISITOR’S GUIDE Getting There 111 Best’s Road, Great Western Contact Details Tel: (03) 5356 2250 Email: info@bestswines.com Website: www.bestswines.com Cellar Door Open Monday to Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday from 11:00am to 4:00pm Groups of 10 or more must book tastings in advance, fees apply Restaurant No restaurant on site Pick a platter; guests can select from a range of small goods and cheeses to accompany their wine. Available through the cellar door Weddings & Functions Maximum of 50 seated inside cellar door and up to 150 guests outdoors – booking and fees apply for large groups and own catering is required Accommodation For a detailed list of nearby lodgings head to the blog on Best’s Great Western’s website Additional Features A self-guided cellar walk through the 1870s…