Hepburn Shire Cellar Doors
Nestled amidst rolling hills and tranquil bushland, Hepburn Shire's cellar doors offer a taste of the finest cool climate wines in Victoria. Explore boutique vineyards where passionate winemakers craft small-batch vintages with care and expertise.
Wineries
Attwoods Winery
Address: 260 Green Gully Rd, Glenlyon
Open: Fri & Mon 12-4pm, Sat & Sun 11-5pm, Lunch @ Le Bouchon (bookings essential)
Website: www.attwoodswines.com.au
Attwoods' endeavour is to make highly memorable cool climate wines such as pinot noir and chardonnay. Their winery and cellar door is situated in Glenlyon, just 10 minutes by car from Daylesford. The cellar door incorporates a stunning dining room, a terraced deck, and an abundance of leafy gardens and outdoor seating areas overlooking the vines and kitchen garden. Attwoods is wheelchair accessible.
Captains Creek Organic Wines
Address: 120 Kangaroo Hills Rd, Blampied
Phone: (03) 5345 7408
Open: Cellar door open Sat & Sun 11 am-5pm Shared tasting plates available from 12pm to 4pm
Website: www.captainscreek.com
Captains Creek rises on this property at the foot of the Kangaroo Hills in Blampied and meanders north past the original homestead of Captain Hepburn. Drop in and taste-test a fabulous selection of organic wines crafted by hand. The selection of wines available for tasting includes sparkling whites and reds. unoaked and oaked chardonnay, a delicate rose, and a characterful pinot noir.
Eastern Peake Vineyard
Address: 67 Pickfords Rd, Coghills Creek
Open: Cellar door open Tuesday to Sat, 11am to 3pm Bookings preferred
Website: www.easternpeake.com.au
Eastern Peake is a leader in boutique wine production, and sells exclusively to restaurants and niche retailers nationally. At the vineyard's tasting room. you can experience exactly what makes this label so special. Eastern Peake is positioned at 430 metres above sea level, which is relatively high for an Australian vineyard. The cool climate is ideal for producing high quality pinot noir and chardonnay.
Guildford Wines
Address: 6720 Midland Hwy, Guilford
Phone: 0408 553 545
Open: For lunch Sat & Sun 12pm to 5pm, Long Lunch at set price per person
Website: www.guildfordvineyard.com.au
Guildford Wines is located roughly halfway between Castlemaine and Daylesford (on the edge of Castlemaine Diggings National Park), and is planted with shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, viognier, and chardonnay grape varieties. The winery's acclaimed restaurant is sited under a covered pergola and overlooks the rows of vines. The menu champions locally sourced produce and is designed to be matched with different estate wines.
Mt Franklin Estate (MAFIC)
Address: 2 Whybrow St, Franklinford
Open: By appointment
Website: www.mtfranklinestate.com.au
Mt Franklin Estate blends into the ancient lava flow landscape around Mount Franklin (Lalgambuk), just a few minutes' drive north of Daylesford. Hand-reared vines of dolcetto, pinot grigio and nebbiolo continue a tradition of producing fresh, accessible Italian-style wines - a nod to the Swiss-Italian migrants who brought their craft to this part of the world in the mid-19th century. Vines thrive under clear skies at an elevation of 360 metres above sea level in this far north-western corner of the Macedon Ranges wine region.
Passing Clouds
Address: 30 Roddas Ln, Musk
Phone: (03) 5348 5550
Open: Cellar door: Thur to Mon 10am to 5pm Tue & Wed 10am to 2.30pm Lunch: Fri to Mon from 12pm Bookings essential
Website: www.passingclouds.com.au
Passing Clouds was the name co-founders Graeme Leith and Sue Mackinnon gave to their small family-owned winery in 1974, when they first planted shiraz and cabernet sauvignon grapes. Now under the watch of Cameron Leith, pinot noir and chardonnay also contribute to a formidable stable of wines. Passing Clouds is the closest major cellar door to Daylesford and makes a great half-day trip from town.
Sailors Falls Estate
Address: 1073 Telegraph Rd, Sailors Falls
Phone: 0431 689 692
Open: Open Sat & Sun 11am to 5pm Call ahead to confirm availability
Website: www.sailorsfallsestate.com.au
Sailors Falls Estate is set on a rural property surrounded by bushland, and offers a tranquil setting in which to taste this boutique vineyard's hand nurtured, cool climate pinot gris, pinot noir, gamay, rosé, chardonnay and gewijrztraminer vintages. These high-quality wines feature high natural acidity and intense yet elegant structures. Sailors Falls utilises dry farming methods and practices responsible growing techniques.
Wombat Forest Wines
Address: 189 Springhill Rd, Denver
Phone: 0408 799 187
Open: Fri to Sun 12pm to 5pm
Website: www.wombatforestwines.com
Wombat Forest Wines produces hand-crafted reds aged in French Oak barrels, alongside elegant cool climate whites. Set in the heart of their namesake forest, the winery's cellar door and courtyard are the perfect spots to relax and enjoy a glass of wine accompanied by a seasonal tasting platter. The 'Burrow Event Space' is a modern take on a traditional barn and opens onto an expansive verandah with dramatic forest views. It's the ideal location for celebrating a special occasion.
Cidery
Daylesford Cider Co
Address: 155 Dairy Flat Rd, Musk
Phone: (03) 5348 2275
Open: 7 days a week 10am to 5pm
Website: www.daylesfordcider.com.au
Under the careful stewardship of Clare and Jon Mackie, Daylesford Cider Co has blossomed into a must-visit for cider aficionados, and has been awarded numerous accolades at shows such as the Australian Cider Awards. Clare and Jon's dedication to their craft is evident in every glass!
Breweries
Bankhouse Brewery
Address: 1360 Ballarat - Daylesford Rd, Dean
Phone: 0407 687 291
Open: Open Sat & Sun 11.30 to 5pm
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Bank-House-Breweryu
Bankhouse is the smallest brewery in Australia! Based in a tiny 1880s weatherboard bank building in Dean, it produces just 44 litres of beer in any brew. Brewer Damien Norman reckons his micro-business is simply 'a hobby that got out of hand'. You'll find Bankhouse Brewery on the main road between Ballarat and Daylesford.
Hepburn Springs Brewing Co
Address: 12 Forest Ave, Hepburn Spr!ngs
Phone: 0458 151 061
Open: Fri to Mon, 12pm to 6pm
Website: hepburnspringsbrewingco.com.au
Hepburn Springs Brewing Co is a proudly independent brewpub in the heart of Victoria's spa country. It handcrafts an extensive range of small-batch beers - served across 16 rotating taps.
Distilleries
Daylesford Spirit Cellar Door
Address: 45 Vincent Street, Daylesford
Phone: 0412 227 085
Open: Fri & Mon 5pm-8pm, Sat12-9pm, Sun 12-5pm
Website: www.daylesfordspirit.com.au
Hepburn Distillery
Address: Rear of 76 Vincent St, Daylesford
Phone: 0407 790 043
Open: Thurs 10-4pm, Fri & Sat 10-6pm Sun & Mon 11-4pm
Website: www.hepburndistillery.com
Terra Australis & Herbal Lore
Address: 2 Railway Cres, Daylesford
Phone: (03) 5348 1920
Open: Daily 10am to 5pm
Website: www.terraaustralisdistillery.com
Tours
Daylesford Wine Tours
Choose your tour package option and sample great local wines, beers, ciders and spirits (while someone else does the driving!). Morning. afternoon & full day tours available.
Phone: 0473 302 206
Website: www.daylesfordwinetours.com
