Top Things to do in Rutherglen
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What to do and see in Rutherglen, Victoria: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Rutherglen, Australia including Warrabilla Wines, Gooramadda Olives, Andrew Buller Wines, James & Co. Wines, Campbells Wines, Renaissance Chocolates, Scion Wine, Stanton & Killeen Wines, Olive Hills Estate, Jones Winery and Vineyard.
Restaurants in Rutherglen
1. Warrabilla Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 89 reviews
Warrabilla Wines is located in the historic Rutherglen wine region. Andrew and Carol Smith have built a reputation of producing formidable red wines of heroic proportions. A range of whites, reds and high quality fortifieds are on offer 7 days a week 10am - 5pm.
Reviewed By rickl583 - Greater Sydney, Australia
We had an excellent tasting at this winery with Robin taking us through a number of his wines. He was very down to earth and quite entertaining and I thought the wines were outstanding quality and value for money. In particular the Parola’s Limited Release Shiraz & Durif are worth trying while the Smithy’s Blend Cleanskins are also really good value. If you are visiting this region I would highly recommend that you have this winery on your itinerary.
2. Gooramadda Olives
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 129 reviews
Gooramadda Olives is highly awarded within Australia and Internationally. We are located at 1468 Gooramadda Rd, Gooramadda Victoria 3685 just a short 10 minute drive from Rutherglen wine region in North East Victoria, Australia. Visit us for The Ultimate Gourmet Tasting Experience. Taste Olives, extra virgin olive oils, flavoured extra virgin olive oils, capers, caperberries. We stock local gourmet produce. We stock a fine selection of Australian, French & Specialty cheeses as well as cheeses selected by Will Studd, divine pate, vina cotto and so much more gourmet produce. Highly Awarded. Discover a new way to indulge yourself. We love to share recipes and ways to cook with our products. Visit us at the cellar door. Release your inner gourmet. Mid week visits can be accomodated provided you call ahead to verify we can assist you. Cheese Platters, wine and beer available, whilst relaxing in the shade of our Alfresco deck and enjoying the panoramic view. See you soon
Reviewed By Excursion644273
My wife and I visited Gooramadda Olives this morning based on a recommendation. Well it exceeded all our expectations. We spent over an hour there... tasting, learning, talking, and enjoying, with never any pressure to buy anything (mind you, we're happy that we DID buy things when we were there!). And we were certainly not rushed. The quality of the produce was fantastic (many world-class trophies & medals on the wall), and such a great variety & range! We certainly recommend visiting Gooramadda Olives, ***you will not be disappointed***. Even if you're not sure about olives, drop in and you'll be surprised at how wonderful, versatile and tasty this fruit can be. And our host Rob, had great recommendations about how olives can be used with food, how to have execute a "tree-change" in you life, and even about other places to see and eat in the area. My white-hat and I will be back!
3. Andrew Buller Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Sharport67 - Dubbo, Australia
What a nice place to visit. Great wines and great hospitality. One of the friendliest wineries we have been to, worth a visit
4. James & Co. Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By tikaw_91 - Maribyrnong, Australia
We were recommended by locals to come here for an arvo drink and platter and we can see why! our host was lovely (I assume he was the owner but wasn't 100% sure) we had a sample and ended up having a glass with his amazing idea of being able to build your own cheese platter! you grab a board and pick and choose from the fridge and just pay for what you like! it is such a great concept! bought a couple bottles to take with us back home which we are eager to open! great place!
5. Campbells Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 228 reviews
Welcome to Campbells where 145 years of tradition, passion and experience all combine to capture the full flavours of Rutherglen. Our wines spring from the unique qualities of the Rutherglen Wine Region, five generations of knowledge and a dedication to innovation. We have a hands on approach and an uncompromising commitment to quality. Great wine takes time, so come and join us on a great journey and discover the secret of Campbells Wines.
Reviewed By HelonHols - Australian Capital Territory, Australia
That's the advice I was given - for taste, service and hospitality. We were warmly welcomed, invited to take a look around the cellar, and then offered a tasting. We were quite selective with what we wanted to taste, conscious that we couldn't actually taste everything on their extensive list. However, they are very happy to share their knowledge and passion, through the tasting experience and they worked with our preferences to guide us through the list. The wines were good and the fortifieds were lovely - it was very nice to be offered the full range of fortified wines, appreciating the differences was a nice experience. I wish we'd coincided our visit with lunch as the platters on offer looked very appealing. We thoroughly enjoyed this visit.
6. Renaissance Chocolates
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Renaissance Chocolates and Renaissance Farm Bed and Breakfast are situated in the wine growing region of Rutherglen. It is in this wonderful food and wine area that we have opened our Couverture and Coffee Room where you can enjoy a unique chocolate experience! Visit the Couverture and Coffee Room at Renaissance Chocolates to share our chocolate passion, watch us hand crafting our truffles and pralines and experience the aroma and taste of unique, quality artisan chocolates. You can then choose a gift for friends or an indulgent gift for yourself from our wide range of handmade chocolates and Rutherglen Wine Truffles.Sit down with friends and relax with a coffee, pot of tea or hot chocolate - and enjoy with a chocolate or two - or three! Or perhaps some white chocolate scones, or a chocolate brownie.At Renaissance Chocolates you can also browse a select gift range and a supply of local preserves.Our philosophy at Renaissance Chocolates is to create unique, high quality hand made chocolates in small quantities for consumption when fresh, full of flavour and mouth watering complexity.
7. Scion Wine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 187 reviews
Scion is a producer of artisan wines, handcrafted from vine to bottle. Our vision is to produce premium wines guided by the creative and modern interpretation of traditional Rutherglen varietals. We grow and handcraft wines in small batches – from aromatic whites to elegant reds and delicate dessert wines. Located just 2km south of Rutherglen on our estate vineyard, Scion’s cellar door is nestled in the natural landscape among grey box gums. Visit to taste our focused range of artisan wines, or BYO picnic to enjoy with a glass overlooking the countryside and working winery. A sustainable future underscores our vision, from the use of solar power to run our winery and cellar door, to a small cluster of beehives enhancing biodiversity on our farm.
Reviewed By ferdisandthebulls - Frankston, Australia
I didn't think how much time and effort goes in to producing a wine. We see the end result but having visited Scion Wine my wife and I experienced great wines and a great family story. Our host clearly displayed her passion for her wines and gave my wife and I detailed backgrounds on not only the wines we were tasting (which were all fantastic) but the history of the property, her partner who went from Graphic Design into wine-making. It is a small family operated winery but so much thought has gone into each and every wine they produce. That makes the taste experience so much more enjoyable! If you're looking for a totally different experience in wine's then Scion is the place to go. PS: They have a Electric vehicle charging station to boot and they go off the grid on Sunday's. Loved this experience! (There is a $10 pp wine tasting fee but free if you purchase 3 x bottles of wine per person - which we easily accomplished!)
8. Stanton & Killeen Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Lush gardens, a warm welcome, and a fantastic range of award-winning wines makes Stanton & Killeen a must-visit on your tour of the Rutherglen region. Walk amongst 100-year-old fortified barrels and taste your way through wines exuding generations of flavour. With over 16 French and Portuguese varieties, some rare and unusual, and a ‘5 Red Star’ Halliday rating, there are many reasons to visit S&K.
Reviewed By 197mareea - Melbourne, Australia
Our visit was relaxed and enjoyable. We had a lovely chat with our server, enjoyed some delicious wines and walked away with a couple of delicious wines from the grapes grown on their vineyard.
9. Olive Hills Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Olive Hills Estate is a boutique winery,vineyard,cellar door and function centre.
Reviewed By 651Sandra67 - Melbourne, Australia
First time at this winery for the Rutherglen Wine Festival. What an absolute gem of a place every member of the family made it their mission to welcome us and have a chat and make sure we were enjoying and had everything we needed. A beautiful place to have a wedding as well. Been doing the wine festival for over 10 years now and this place is top of our lost now. Can’t wait to see you all again at Olive Hill.
10. Jones Winery and Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
We're real people with real vineyards making real wines and serving real food in our restaurant. We are lucky to own one of the most beautiful little cellar doors and restaurants in Victoria, dating back to the 1860s. I'm Mandy Jones, a 5th generation winemaker, a modernist in my approach to handcrafting wines from grapes grown by my brother, Arthur. Our wines have power and brightness of fruit that could only be made from our very own patch of Rutherglen dirt. Jones Winery Restaurant is headed up by Chef Briony Bradford who's "nose to tail" approach to food has been influenced by working with 3 star Michelin chefs in the UK. Briony loves to push the flavour boundaries using classic French techniques with her own modern twist.
Reviewed By JeannineO - Melbourne, Australia
We walked to Jones from town, which was a few km's. After tasting some wines we bought a glass and sat in the lovely garden. Excellent wine and lovely ambience.
