The Yarra Valley is known for being a top wine-producing region in Australia, showcasing excellent climate wines like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Visitors can enjoy various cellar door experiences, from casual to upscale, with a focus on hospitality and a diversity of offerings.
Visit five unique cellar doors in Yarra Valley
Discover some lesser-known attractions in the region and learn about the cellars of the Yarra Valley, which are open for visits on Yarra Valley wine tours.
Visit Dominique Portet Winery
Dominique Portet, a ninth-generation winemaker from Bordeaux, and his son Ben are bringing French winemaking techniques to the Yarra Ranges. The cellar door at Dominique Portet is European, offering tours of the barrel room and winery after wine tasting. Visitors can relax on the lawn, play petanque, and enjoy stunning views while sipping on sparkling rosé and having a light lunch.
Kellybrook Winery & Distillery
Kellybrook Winery & Distillery is located in Wonga Park, on the outskirts of the Yarra Valley. The cellar door offers more than just wine tasting. They have a range of small-batch and sparkling wines made using traditional methods. Bring friends or a plus one, and enjoy a shared plate with cheese, charcuterie, and olives. Alternatively, you can order a picnic from the cellar door and enjoy it in the beautiful gardens.
The site was initially an apple orchard in the 1930s, and visitors can now enjoy tasting a variety of ciders made from locally sourced apples and pears, along with apple brandy.
Pimpernel Vineyards
Pimpernel is a winery offering a range of premium wines in a peaceful setting. The staff is knowledgeable and provides a fun and informative experience for visitors.
Visitors can sample and discover a variety of wines at this cellar door, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Viognier, Syrah, and Shiraz, along with some unique blends.
Soumah of Yarra Valley
Soumah offers a taste of Northern Italian cuisine and wine at their cellar door and restaurant in Italy.
Explore a wide range of wine varieties, including Navarro, Savagnin, and Brachetto, and enjoy a delicious meal with beautiful views before continuing your visit to Italian vineyards.
Sir Paz Estate
Sir Paz Estate Cellar Door is a wine and food experience in the Yarra Valley. Established in 1997, this family-owned winery has a Mediterranean ambience and is known for being the highest-altitude vineyard in the region.
Visitors can enjoy the wines and views of the vineyard and valley from the open deck.
Visitors can participate in tutored wine tastings and enjoy a woodfired lunch at this establishment, providing a unique gastronomic experience.
Sir Paz Estate is located on the Wandin East side of the Yarra Valley near cherry orchards, making it a unique winery.