GLENLYON ESTATE (previously Ellender Estate)…read more Situated in the beautiful Australian countryside this winery had long been our favorite place to spend an afternoon while savoring their delicious thin crust pizzas and sipping on quality local wines... but now it's even better! The new owners Simon & Lee have managed to keep everything that was great (local produce, beautiful setting) and make it better than ever. With a wonderful energy and zeal for outstanding customer service they make you feel like a close friend who's been invited to their estate to share good times and great food (did I mention the pizza is our all time favorite). Bookings aren't essential but highly recommended to ensure you don't miss out and I would be sure to allow a few hours to really relax and let the beauty of the place sink in... can't recommend this place highly enough. Visited February 2017

From the owner: An Estate visit will reward you with friendship, knowledge and an understanding of our special…read moreplace.

It's unusual these days to get a decent wine tasting, either where you have to pay an upfront fee,…read moreor when they push wine on you like a door to door Vacuum salesman. This place was nothing like that. The winer taster server (what's the name for that person??) was so kind, knowledgeable and generous with their pours (& and advice) that we were blown away. We ended up buying a few bottles but only because the wine was awesome and not because we were guilted into it. Check this place out if your are in torquay - 5-10min drive.

From the owner: Bellbrae Estate Winery was established in 1999 on a beautiful section of rolling hills, five…read moreminutes from world famous Bells Beach, in the Surf Coast region of Victoria.

First stop as part of our winery tour and what a great place to be. Lovely wines our favourite…read morebeing the Rose and Sparkling Pinot enjoyed a glass of Rose outdoors within the outdoor area which provided some great views of their lovely garden and winery. Was peaceful and perfect. Our hostess was nice and provided us with great service and was accomodating. Would revisit for lunch to enjoy the beautiful views

Wines are all top-notch (and some a massive bargain considering the quality!), situated in a…read morebeautiful property, with warm and friendly cellar door staff (shout out to Jason - knows his stuff and is up for a chat!). They do lunches and dinners there too, but book out especially in nice weather, so plan ahead.

We love this place! Always welcoming, great and passionate knowledge from everyone we've…read moreencountered and breathtaking views of the surrounding country side. Probably the best cellar door we've ever been to. Tip, try the general store at the end of the street for a great nosh.

From the owner: We started this business with the aim of making Australia's best sparkling wine. Many in the…read moreindustry would say that we have done that with our Macedon Brut Cuvee LD. Our other main specialty is Heathcote Shiraz, Something we have prided ourselves on for nearly 30 years.

Superb winery. Beautifully located in an elevated location with lovely gardens lining the road in…read more Hard to praise the winery and its staff member enough for a wonderful tasting here today. The wine is of a very high quality but generally very accessible and well priced. We bought several sparklings and reds and left extremely happy with the product and the excellent service. Bravo. Do not miss this winery.

From the owner: Taltarni Vineyards is one of the pioneering wineries of Victoria's Pyrenees, dedicated to making…read moreexceptional wines from the unique terroir of the region. Taltarni Vineyard and Winery was founded on the principles of individuality, independence and expression, which still guide them today. Combining old-world traditions with innovative new-world techniques, Taltarni produces a diverse range of high-calibre still red and white wines, and méthode-traditionnelle crafted sparklings.

Fantastic venue with friendly staff, lovely wine and yummy pizzas. Felt like we had been…read moretransported to a relaxing country venue. Cute, friendly animals too. Forgot to take photos of the food, but got some pretty cute ones of tinkerbell the donkey

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Delightful setting overlooking Westernport Bay. Friendly service. Shady seating outdoors was…read moreperfect. Loved the wine flight option, tasting 5 wines at your own pace and at a very reasonable price. The sparkling red was beautiful and served chilled, so not poured initially; brought to the table when you are ready to drink it!! Great cheese platter option too, using several local products. Good coffee and a sweet treat even comes with it!! Will definitely return.

Now owned by Dick Wettenhall, this winery has improved the quality of its wines exponentially. Wine…read moreshow awards are starting to flow as improvements across the board are evident. Helped out by local winemakers like Marcus Setchell, Dick has been meticulous in his approach to improving the wines. The 2017 Orchid Label Chardonnay won Best White Wine of 2018 at the Gippsland Wine show, the cabernet, shiraz and riesling have all done well in various shows. Want a chat about wine? The Gurdies is the place to go! Well worth a visit.

I am amazed that The Romantic Vineyard has no Yelp reviews till now. This is the must-visit Dinner,…read morelunch and B&B in Victoria. Great food, a great welcome, hosts with the most (Renee and Dave), delightful wines and beer. And of course, my Aussie canine BFF, Millie! Next time, I intend to stay for longer.