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Yileena Park is a family owned Cellar Door, Winery and Vineyard located in the beautiful Yarra Valley just one hour drive north east of Melbourne. The vinyard was established in 1998 and comprises 5 acres of Pinot Noir, 5 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and 2.5 acres of Merlot. It is situated on a north facing slope at the base of the Christmas Hills which keep it cool and protected. And the grey loam soil surfaced over a rock studded clay base make it ideal for growing premium wine grapes. The vineyard is pruned to produce between 1-2 tones of fruit per acre which allows the vines the opportunity to completely ripen the fruit. Our watering system is an American Sub-surface drip irrigation type, which delivers the water and organic liquid fertilizer directly to the vine’s roots. It allows for excellent control over our watering which we judiciously monitor. The unique sandstone cellar door at Yileena Park was opened in 2006. It is anchored back into a steep hill to ensure cool cellaring of our premium wines as the ground floor is virtually buried underground. Climb the superbly timber panelled stair case to the warmly inviting tasting room which is swathed in Tasmanian Myrtle and features and open fire place, an ornate Victorian mantle and a beautifully detailed granite bar. French doors open onto an expansive deck affording views over the vineyard and the beautiful Yarra Valley. The deck is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine with a pre-ordered cheese platter. When you visit Cellar Door you must also sample our unique smoked delicacies. These are infused with the smoke from old wine barrels and the combination of wine and oak flavours imparts an amazing flavour that needs to be tasted to be believed. Our smoked products are only available at Cellar Door and include smoked salt, olives, nuts, mustard, olive oil, red wine vinegar and cheeses. With such close proximity to Melbourne this stunning Celar Door, Winery and Vineyard is so accessible. We look forward to seeing you when you are next in the Yarra Valley.

Sir Paz Estate Cellar Door is a unique food & wine experience that is sure to fire the senses. With sweeping views of our vineyard and the valley beyond, visitors can begin with a tutored wine tastings and when the appetite grow's … our signature Woodfired Lunch offering is available to ensure a most fulfilling experience like no other.

Warramunda Estate is a destination for lovers of good wine which is elegant, distinctive and still very approachable. A family owned and run winery, Warramunda Estate crafts premium handmade wines that deeply express our site and each variety. Visit us at Cellar Door to taste the wine, enjoy a bite to eat and take in the incredible vistas of the Yarra Valley.

"A perfect example of everything a Boutique Winery should be" First established in 1971 - Morgan Vineyards is one of the oldest vineyards in the Yarra Valley. Using traditional methods, Morgan's has for many years produced limited quantities of high quality wines from 100% hand picked estate grown fruit from its beautiful old vines. Set on the slopes above the valley floor, Morgan's is perfectly positioned to grow premium quality cool climate grapes. We also now have opened up our very own Distillery making our base spirit on site from local Yarra Valley Whey.

Less than an hour's drive from Melbourne, the De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate is a vibrant, family friendly winery, overlooking the valley's rolling hills. Enjoy the views and warm hospitality while sharing good wine, good food and good times with family and friends. Taste wines from the De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate, as well as wines from their King Valley, Heathcote, and Bilbul Estates. With the current restrictions due to Covid-19, our restaurant has re-opened as Locale Cafe, where we are offering a new-style cafe menu for you to enjoy. Our cafe is open Thurs - Mon 10am - 3pm. Our Cellar Door is open from 10am - 4.30pm for cellar door tastings by appointment.

Everything we do comes from our home in Coldstream. Ideas are born here, the grapes are grown here, and our wines are crafted and shared here. As a family-owned vineyard and winery, we aim to create wines that reflect the heritage of our site, and the independent, creative energy of the Yarra Valley. Winemaker Tim Shand guides the path of fruit from more than 150 acres of estate-grown vineyards. We have planted several varieties over the past 27 years to best suit this site, including pinot gris, chardonnay, pinot noir, gamay, shiraz, merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. These varieties shine in different ways across three distinctive expressions – Airlie Bank, Punt Road and our limited release ‘Block Series’ wines – with our full Punt Road range always available for tastings. Relax with a cheese platter, a glass or a full wine flight, chat with our team and experience why we spend every day here.