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5 Wineries & Vineyards in Melbourne That You Shouldn't Miss
Lovely, laid-back Melbourne has something for everyone: family fare, local and international art, haute boutiques, multicultural dining, Australian and Aboriginal history, spectator sports, and pulsing, swanky nightlife. Cruise on the free City Circle Tram loop to check out unique attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Healesville Sanctuary, which buzzes with local animal species.
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1. Wildwood
2. Panton Hill Vineyard and Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Discover magnificent stone buildings reminiscent of Tuscany at this boutique, family-owned winery in an Australian bush setting. 45 minutes from central Melbourne, 35 minutes from Airport. Sample high quality estate produced wines: dry, sweet, sparkling and fortified. Enjoy light,rustic Italian style food with a glass of wine. Fire in winter, courtyard overlooking bush and vineyard in summer. Use Google maps as this one isn't clear! NB There are two Manuka roads that appear to access the winery. Enter ONLY at the Manuka Rd at the Panton Hill end of Cherry Tree Road and NOT the one 1/2 way along Cherry Tree Road.
Reviewed By robbrain
We visited in early February 2021 for a wine tasting, and byo picnic lunch. The kitchen is open with a reasonable dining menu on some days, but no food is available on Sundays as that is "byo picnic" day. Wine tasting - No tasting fee. Dorothy led a few of us through the history of the property (very interesting with European influenced architecture), then a tasting of several of the wines available for purchase. I found all wines to be rather good, with my red wine preference for the 2014 Stockbrokers Shiraz ($30) and the 2010 Cab Sauv Merlot Franc (Bordeaux style blend, $45). A glass of wine to consume with lunch costs ($10), which some people might think is a little pricey - but it's my preference. Our group of 10 people booked in advance with a wine tasting from 12 noon, and a large table for lunch. There are a few under cover-tables outside in the Tuscan building setting, including two 10 seater tables (with bench seats). Because of the inclement weather we sat inside around a large 14-16 seat table in the middle of the cellar door main room adjacent to a large toasty open fire. Some visitors have a little difficulty finding this venue because it is 1.5km down Manuka road from the junction of Manuka road and St Andrews Yarra Glen road. On our first visit many years ago our sat nav device took us to the other end of Manuka road, which goes to a dead end. Also, it's worth mentioning that of all the wineries and cellar doors nearby in the Nillumbik region, this seems to be about the only one currently open all weekend, and with food offerings.
3. Boat O'Craigo Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Nestled in Victoria’s acclaimed Yarra Valley, Boat O’Craigo is a second generation, boutique vineyard renown for producing some of Australia’s finest hand-crafted wines. The Healesville Cellar Door has enormous floor to ceiling windows and an outside deck that takes in the vineyard and rolling hills beyond. Come and enjoy a relaxed tasting or grab some lunch and enjoy our spectacular piece of paradise.
Reviewed By robbrain
Six of us booked for a wine tasting and lunch for 1pm Sunday. Our tasting was done seated at a table in the cellar door, before moving outside into the open sided marquee for lunch over looking the vineyards and valley - a very pleasant view over lunch. There's a $5 tasting fee for about 5 wines - very reasonable. We chose gourmet pizzas for lunch, which were up to standard and not cheap, but very enjoyable. Wine bottle prices are scaled, with two levels of discount for "members" (includes a regular delivery of wines). This winery was not very busy when we visited and it is a member of the Yarra Valley Smaller Wineries group, offering a loyalty scheme on purchases (grab a multi winery brochure and get it stamped on purchases, with a future free bottle).
4. Limofo
We offer Private Tours to great ocean roads. Wineries tours in Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula areas
5. Flowerale Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
