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How your wine collection matures over time plays a significant role in how much pleasure you will derive from drinking it when you finally pop the cork . All wine, regardless of its varietal, needs to be stored in a consistent climate to mature over time. These include a consistent temperature of C; a constant humidity of 55-75%; minimal vibrations; darkness as UV can be damaging; and some airflow. Discovering new wines at a sensory table with a guided tasting tailored to your preferences. Or, simply relaxing and indulging in a wine flight paired with delicious local cheeses. Down a laneway, off the chic 'Paris end' of Melbourne’s Collins street, is the newly opened Handpicked Wines cellar door. Yarrawood Estate is an enchanting vineyard situated in the heart of Yarra Valley and is best known for its internationally acclaimed production of fine hand-crafted domaine leflaive single vineyard wines. Established in 1838, Yering Station is Victoria’s oldest vineyard. Yering Station’s restaurant overlooks expansive views of the Yarra Ranges. The Wurundjeri people are the Traditional Owners of this land in the Kulin Nation, and protectors of the “ever-flowing” Birrarung – one of Victoria’s most iconic waterways. The area is protected by local and state laws for its outstanding natural beauty with significant environmental value. Located just 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD and 20 minutes from Melbourne Airport, Witchmount offers a picturesque setting for your wedding or event. A place to come together and connect, with beautiful hospitality, a place to create amazing memories with those you love the most, a place you want to be. Witchmount Estate is a place to come together and connect, with beautiful hospitality, a place to create amazing memories with those you love the most, a place you want to be. Enter your info below and receive the best 5-minute read every week for creating quality family time! It’s just a 20-minute drive from Melbourne Airport, so time it well and drop by for a tasting before your flight . A picturesque winery with views of the Murray and plantings of chardonnay, marsane and zinfandel. Visit us for a range of dining experiences at Witchmount Estate Winery. Part of the Sunbury wine region and only thirty minutes drive from Melbourne’s CBD, Witchmount is one of the closest wineries to Melbourne. They are the only Australian sparkling specialists with genuine French heritage and are well recognised in the industry. The views are stunning and we highly recommend adding this place to your ‘must-see’ list of wineries in the Yarra Valley. The Stables offers a wine list that’s carefully curated to showcase the Yarra Valley’s finest producers alongside a range of international wine selections. To encapsulate exactly what the region has to offer, we’ve dug up the inside scoop on the best wineries in the Yarra Valley and compiled it into a list of seven vineyards that are highly rated. Wyse and von Wyss will happily open a bottle of whatever you want to try. Sample the goods while perched on oak and black leather bar stools at the long timber-top table stretching down the middle of the high-ceilinged, exposed-brick room. Or at a wooden counter by the window looking out onto Victoria Street. The Doncaster store is also open on selected public holidays – please call to check opening hours on these days as they may vary. There's never been a better time to explore the selections now available in Australia. Synonymous with style and refinement, our collection continues to expand. Your wine is a valuable and treasured asset, too important to risk being spoiled by poor cellaring. Kennards Wine Storage provides the ideal environment for long-term wine storage to help it mature to its full potential. Delineated by indigenous and native flora, and set against a backdrop of rolling vineyards and ocean views of Western Port and Phillip Island lies a beautiful symbiosis of art, nature and culture. Home to Australia’s largest collection of privately owned sculptures, the 16-acre Sculpture Park is an ever-evolving outdoor gallery that features work from Australian and International artists. Experience breathtaking, world-class sculptures from Deborah Halpern, Bruce Armstrong, Dean Bowen, Reko Rennie, KAWS, Jaume Plensa and Julian Opie, amongst many others. Our winemaking has had a deliberate and careful evolution, producing fruit for exceptional quality cool climate wines. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to hosting you. It is an offence to supply liquor to a person under the age of 18 years. As every design is different, please contact us if you’d like a customised quote for your wine space. Gerald’s may very well have put an end to the bar-hopping tendencies of industry folk with its atmospheric booze-den perfection. A package of charming decor, affable staff, and enviable food and beverage excellence, Gerald’s is North Carlton’s unchallenged gem. First off, the drinks list is a stunner — an exhaustive compilation with something for every palate and budget. You can drop by for an aperitif, unwind over a couple of glasses of local wine, or really settle in and share your way through a bottle of something foreign. Bring a picnic rug and a picnic, or see our live music page for details of food available on the day. Opening in 2017, Brunswick East’s Etta was an instant hit among both local food and wine lovers. Hannah Green runs the show and is now supported by Lorcán Kan in the kitchen (following Rosheen Kaul’s departure in April 2024) and Ashley Boburka in the wine cellar. The trio champions all things local, fresh and seasonal , meaning change is a big part of everything here. True to form, wine is a huge part of the offering, as is an emphasis on good value, top-quality, largely minimal intervention drops from a range of boutique winemakers scattered across the globe. As for the food, it’s a generous menu of top-notch produce cooked over hot coals on the woodfired grill, alongside a slew of snackier dishes that feature a bit of Jordaan’s South African heritage.