Open Cellars of Nillumbik
Open Cellars in 2012 will be held on the third weekend in October
Come and experience something different!
Just 40 minutes from the centre of Melbourne -
Visit Cellars not always open and taste wines not always on offer!
Come and meet the winemakers of 17 boutique wineries and share their passion for the exceptional quality wines they produce in this special part of the Yarra Valley. The weekend is an excuse for winemakers to make available some limited releases and offer some special prices or events they don’t do for the rest of the year!
Enjoy a rare insight into their unique wine styles that are hand picked & hand pruned by family & friends in the traditional style. You'll have the chance to sample exquisite wines from boutique Nillumbik wineries whose doors are not always open to the public. You'll also find excellent food to complement the wine as well as exhibitions and live music at some venues. As an added attraction this year you can also meet the 'wine dogs' of Nillumbik.
The cellar doors vary from contemporary design to buildings constructed from local stone and mud. Exhibits from local artists, including pottery, photography, paintings and textiles, are on display at many Open Cellars to offer you a truly memorable visit.
Click here to download the 2011 brochure
From 11am - 5pm
No entry charge or tasting fee
Telephone 1300 660 072 for more information
Wineries participating
Diamond Valley Vineyards
Diamond Valley Vineyards, established in 1976, is a five star producer of some of the Yarra Valley's very best wines.
Tasting only available during Open Cellars. (Sunday only) Mail order.
Wellers of Kangaroo Ground Restaurant (back bar)
Address: 150 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd, Kangaroo Ground (Mel 23 D1)
Phone: 03 9722 0840
Hildebrand Ridge Organic Winery
Food by Roger Moullet, Chef at the Swiss Club, Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Vegetarian Lasagna and salad with chef’s own dressing
Riz Casimer; a fruity chicken curry (mild or hot) with steamed rice
Warm apple strudel with cream
Music by Chris Natoli, Andrew Garton and Jeff Buckland
Art on display by Dunmoochin artists Nerina Lascelles, Mirranda Burton and Ixia Black
Dedicated to making organic wines and honoring sustainable farming. Preservative free wines available. Sculptures by local artist-blacksmiths on display during Open Cellars.
Regular wine pruchase: Cellar door and live music every Sunday 1-5. Mail order
Address: 160 Hildebrand Rd, Cottles Bridge (Mel 263 E1)
Phone: 03 9714 8423
Hills of Plenty Winery
Saturday Fine wine, beer and coffee to drink
Vertical Riesling tastings 2001 to 2010 and discussion
Donnybrook cheese plates to eat (the cheese and bread, not the plates!)
Sunday To drink: Fine wine, beer and coffee
To eat: Donnybrook cheese plates and BBQ gourmet sausages from Zacks
Afternoon live music with Cuban flair from Cariño
Regular wine purchase: Cellar door last Sunday of each month 11 - 5.30 or by appointment. Mail order.
Parking at 344 Yan Yean Rd for Open Cellars
Address: 370 Yan Yean Rd, Yarrambat (Mel 184 D12)
Phone: 03 9436 2264
Kings of Kangaroo Ground
A 'meet the maker" experience along with the sounds of heritage radios.
Specialist wines from Kangaroo Ground's black volcanic soil. Vintaged and bottled on site.
Kings of Kangaroo Ground is having a great year, a good medal haul and top reviews in the wine press, for example, Winestate Magazine July/August 2011 has the following to say about our “Pedersen” cabernet sauvignon. · “The Pedersen” vintage 2008. Vibrant, sexy aromas. Solid palate with good length and powerful oak but the wine can handle it. $40 § Ranked alongside Geoff Merrill Reserve 2002, Katnook Estate The Caledonian 2009, Clairault Margaret River 2007, Jokers Peak Volcanics cabernet 2008.· “The Pedersen” vintage 2006. Warm and intense, with developed aromas and enough fruit on the palate. Big tannic end. $50§ Ranked alongside Penfolds Bin 389 2006, Giaconda cabernet 2003, Saltram Winemakers Selection cabernet 2008, Voyager Estate Margaret River cabernet 2007 WEEKEND SPECIAL PRICING.
We have to clear space for the 2012 vintage so have some “cracker specials” , such as: ·Pedersen 2008 $30 unit price X6 pack $180.00·
Pedersen 2006 $35 unit price X6 pack $210.00·
Cabernet 2009 $20 each ·
Pinot Noir 2008 $15 unit price X6 pack $90.00·
“Hilda May” Chardonnay 2008 $12.50 unit price X6 pack $75.00·
Riesling 2008 $15 unit price X6 pack $90.00·
Top quality cleanskins Red $50 per 6 pack White $40 per 6 pack Links:
If you can’t make it to the Open Cellars weekend can ship any wine orders at the above prices plus freight at Australia Post rates
Regular wine purchase: Cellar door Mon-Sat, Sun 12-5. Mail order.
Address: 15 Graham Rd, Kangaroo Ground (Mel 271 D11)
Phone: 03 9712 0666
Lovegrove Vineyard and Winery
Winemakers, Stephen and Louise, welcome those with a love for food and wine to their unique and tranquil cellar door. On offer especially for Open Cellars - Come and enjoy the Lovegroves Winetasters Platter, consisting of local cheese, olives, cured meats, quince paste and cucumber relish. Enjoy with a Lovegrove Pinor Noir or try the individual flourless Orange and Almond Cake with a Sauvignon Blanc Liqeuer Enjoy our wines and food in a picturesque setting.
Regular wine purchase: Cellar door weekends and public holidays 11-5 or by appointment. Mail order.
Address: 1420 Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd, Cottles Bridge (Mel 263 K1)
Phone: 03 9718 1569
Nillumbik Estate
Award winning boutique winery using age old winemaking techniques from central Italy. Come and try the newly released ‘2009 Matteo Nebbiolo’.
Tasting by appointment. Mail order.
Watsons Creek Café & Antiques (on Saturday)
Address: 765 Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Watsons Creek (Mel 272 C5)
Phone: 03 9719 7518
Wellers of Kangaroo Ground Restaurant (on Sunday)
Address: 150 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd, Kangaroo Ground (Mel 23 D1)
Phone: 03 9710 1773
Panton Hill Vineyard & Winery
At Panton Hill Winery, visitors can sample a wide range of our delicious wines...red, white, dry, sweet, fortified, along with as much or as little wine education as they'd like. There will be a warm fire and ambient atmosphere inside. If it's sunny, there'll be a beautiful out door area overlooking bush, vineyard and Tuscan style buildings, to linger in with a glass of wine and something nice to eat
Guests can enjoy a glass with Visconti's special anti pasto platters (to be served on this weekend only). These will contain all manner of delicious surprises (with two types....catering for carnivores or vegetarians). These will be be served on Mary-Lou's special platters, and if you like the platter, you'll be able to buy it at a discounted price, as it is then classified as "used"! There will also be warm chocolate fudge brownies or sticky date pud with ice cream, and coffee and teas as well.
Along with gastronomic delights will come visual delights in the form of an exhibition and sale of a wide range of Mary-Lou Pittard's vibrant ceramics.
Tuscan Style stone buildings. Estate grown and produced wines. Delicious gourmet platters, home made pizzas and handcrafted jewellery.
Regular wine purchase: Cellar door weekends and public holidays 11-5 or by appointment. Mail order.
Address: 145 Manuka Rd, Kangaroo Ground (Mel 263 F8)
Phone: 03 9719 7342
RedBox Vineyard
Light food, espresso coffee, cheese, platters, Devonshire teas, loaded baked potatoes and superb wines - something for everyone
Regular wine purchase: Cellar door weekends, 11-6. Mail order
Address: 2 Ness lane, Kangaroo Ground (Mel 271 E8)
Phone: 03 9712 0440
Samson Hill Estate
Exceptional wine, delicious food in our restaurant situated on the highest vantage point in the area. Regular wine purchase: Cellar door open 7 days a week. Mail order.
Address: 360 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd, Kangaroo Ground (Mel 271 F10)
Phone: 03 9712 0715
Shaws Road Vineyards
Premium wines with local food platters -
Cellar door open every third weekend. Mail order.
Address: 225 Shaws Road, Arthurs Creek (Mel 394 A4/ Ed 34)
Phone: 03 9439 4144 BH 03 9710 1572 AH
Swipers Gully Winery
Experience the work of the students of Eltham College who present food and wine from their efforts.
Enjoy the wines and tempt your palate with some tasty morsels from our restaurant.
Wine tastings only available during Open Cellars. Mail order.
Address: 25 Eltham Yarra-Glen Rd, Kangaroo Ground (Mel 23 A1)
Phone: 03 9437 2222
Watson's Creek Wines
At Watson's Creek Wines we are releasing our 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon that has spent the last 12 months in new French oak.
As well, artist Caroline Kennedy will be exhibiting her range of abstract paintings across different media.
Ann Comper's fresh and flavoursome Forest Lodge Extra Virgin Olive Oil from trees grown next door to us, will be available for tasting and sale.
Tastings only available during Open Cellars. Mail order.
Address: 80 Kings Rd, Kangaroo Ground (Mel 271 J4)
Phone: 03 9712 0344
Wedgetail Estate
Cheese platters, gourmet cake and wine
Handcrafted wines with a European influence - a fusion of Burgundy tradition with an Australian reverence for grape quality. Regular wine purchase. Cellar door weekends 12-5. Mail Order
Address: 40 Hildebrand Rd, Cottles Bridge (Mel 263 E1)
Phone: 03 9714 8661
Yarrambat Estate Vineyard
Come and enjoy gourmet wood fired pizzas and great wine.
Yarrambat Estate is usually open by appointment, only when the owner is not fishing and it's not sunny!
Tastings only available during Open Cellars. Mail order.
Address: 45 Laurie St, Yarrambat, (Mel 184 G4)
Phone: 03 9717 3710
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Take a memorable journey through the wineries of Nillumbik and meet local winemakers - and their "wine dogs" at this years Open Cellars event. |
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Responsible consumption of alcohol is in everyone’s best interest. Therefore at the Open Cellars event:
· Liquor licensing laws will be observed at all times
· No alcohol will be served to under 18 year olds; and · No alcohol will be served to intoxicated patrons.
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