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What to do and see in Yarra Valley, Victoria: The Best Wineries & Vineyards
Discover the best top things to do in Yarra Valley, Australia including Seville Hill Winery, Maddens Rise, Corniola Wines, Yileena Park, Sir Paz Estate, Warramunda Estate, Morgans Winery & Distillery, Pimpernel Vineyards, Cosmo Wines, De Bortoli Winery.
Restaurants in Yarra Valley
1. Seville Hill Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
2. Maddens Rise
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By 828haydnb - Frankston, Australia
Outstanding little cellar door at this winery. Customer service was the name of the game with Em and Ben being genuinely lovely people, they went out of their way to do anything and everything for us. Thanks for a great time!
3. Corniola Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By LindsayMann - Melbourne, Australia
We had a fantastic tasting experience at Corniola. The owner/winemaker Vince gave us a very personal guide through his wines including insights into his history and the history of the wines and vineyard. We enjoyed all the wines and I particularly enjoyed the Bin 518 blend.
4. Yileena Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 165 reviews
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.
Reviewed By stevewO9834NT
Dropped in to see Bob for a quick chat, so we decided to order a meat and cheese platter for lunch as well as a wine tasting WOW the food arrived promptly and what a delicious feed, combined with a tasting of such high quality wines we were blown away. A fantastic way to while away a Saturday afternoon. We were that impressed with his boutique wines that we purchased a couple of bottles which we will enjoy very soon. Will definitely return Thanks Bob and Dianne
5. Sir Paz Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
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.
Reviewed By sandymQ7506JW
Looking for a new wine region and stumbled upon Sir Paz. Intended on having a tasting but ended up staying a few hours as we tasted the impressive wines over an excellent meal. A wonderfully enthusiastic and knowledgeable host tended to our needs. Would highly recommend a visit even if you just want a spectacular view over the valley.
6. Warramunda Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
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.
Reviewed By evolutiontime - Melbourne, Australia
My daughter selected this vineyard for a relaxed Sunday afternoon late lunch. An easy drive from Melbourne and for us even easier coming from Wonga Park. Stunning entrance, long tree lined one way drive, ample parking and seating inside and outside within newly created zones. Our service was just so welcoming and we ordered a cheese platter and another larger alfresco style platter to share. The bread, cheeses, cold cuts and salad were of high quality and our crisp chilled Rosé from the estate was delightful. 10 out of 10 and yes we will be back for sure.
7. Morgans Winery & Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
"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.
Reviewed By TrendyTravellerOhYea - Melbourne, Australia
This is a lovely little winery to visit of you're in the Yarra Valley. Beautiful scenery, delicious wines, friendly staff, and nice atmosphere. We really enjoyed our visit. You simply MUST try to Old Roger Fortified. It was absolutely wonderful!
8. Pimpernel Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
9. Cosmo Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Cosmo Wines boutique authentic handmade wines. Specialising in Traditional Method sparkling wines, and shiraz (Estate, Yarra Valley and Heathcote). Verduzzo, the wonder wine!! Enjoy the relaxed and informative Cellar Door experience, wine tasting and sales. World famous Yarra Valley, less than 1 hour from Melbourne CBD. Winemaker/owner Lindsay Corby in attendance most days. Weekdays 11.00-4.00, weekends 11.00-5.00
Reviewed By robbrain
Firstly, let's clarify some recent changes in this locality. Bianchet and Cosmo are next door to each other. There were recent ownership changes and Bianchet is now focused on their restaurant operation. The Cosmo Wines business next door which WAS the winery and cellar door for Bianchet is now a separate enterprise, and continues to be a vineyard, winery and cellar door using long established facilities. The entrance driveway into Cosmo Wines is a bumpy gravel track adjacent to the roadside sign (so look for the sign). Proceed slowly past the vines, then turn left and drive up to the small winery complex. Parking is not extensive, so park where you can. The winemaker and operator, Lindsay, came out to welcome us on arrival (he does this when he's not busy in the vineyard). On the day we visited there were quite a few wines on tasting, and Lindsay was keen to answer all questions, and describe the wines. We tasted 14 wines in all from whites to reds, including sparkling and some sourced from Heathcote grapes. We also liked the 2015 Reserve Yarra Valley Shiraz which is not yet on sale (if you express enough interest, Lindsay might bring out something that's not on the regular tasting list). The wines are also available for purchase from the website. Well worth a visit. And make sure to ask about the logo on the bottle labels.
10. De Bortoli Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
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.
Reviewed By Dreben - Greensborough, Australia
Had lunch at the Winery Restaurant approximately a week ago. Absolutely brilliant. Beautiful restaurant set in the grounds of the Winery overlooking the Yarra Valley. The restaurant is spacious and comfortable, but of course, the main thing that people are interested in is the food, it is outstanding, an excellent Menu with numerous choices, the food is beautifully presented and most importantly, delicious. We were a group of four we had an entree followed by a main and three of the group chose a dessert, we also drank a bottle of wine and a carafe of wine with the total cost being $370, very reasonable for the quality of the restaurant, the food and drink. I would not hesitate to recommend this restaurant if looking for a special place to eat to compliment a great day in the Valley.
