I LOVE Curly Flat wines. I'm a fan of Macedon ranges wines as it is, but Curly Flat definitely earns my 5 stars as one of the gem producers of Victoria. There are some excellent wines on tasting here and some really good value picks too. We came here (unwittingly) during the Budburst wine festival. There was a special menu on that day - so I'm not entirely sure if they regularly do food or if this, like the menu, was specific to the event. Still, we settled in by one of the two fires and enjoyed a MASSIVE glass of Chardonnay. Bottles are sold in the restaurant at cellar door prices, making it exceptional value. Food options were home style comfort cooking and also reasonably priced. The staff that attended to us at both the tasting and in the restaurant were helpful and chatty - great country hospitality. Put this on your list if you're touring through this wine region. read more

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Curly Flat is out of the way, far from main towns or other vineyards, so only the truly dedicated wine enthusiasts will probably find themselves here. But your effort will be rewarded. They're only open on the weekend, and at around 80 minutes from Melbourne it's possible to pay a visit on a nice day when you want a drive out in the countryside. They can also do a tasting on other days, but you'll need to ring ahead and make an appointment. In winter you will be warmly greeted and encouraged to sit where you like. There's no stand-up cellar door bar but rather large tables and chairs and multiple sofas by the warm and inviting fire. Watch out though, the resident cats love these spots too so be sure not to sit on them! A tasting here is relaxed, friendly and as in-depth as you want it to be. As we were the only ones there during our visit, we got to ask a lot of questions about their methods of wine making and the history of particular vintages. Pro tip: sign up for their newsletter for information about new releases and special events. read more

Curly Flat Vineyard - Wineries Near Me - Lancefield, VIC

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