previous Events across the Region
The Macedon Ranges Vignerons Association (MRVA) and individual wineries across the Region hold numerous events throughout the year to promote the region and provide opportunities for all to visit and experience our wineries and taste our quality wines.
Scroll down for information on past events.
a celebration of harvest
KYNETON MECHANICS INSTITUTE, 24 April 2022
As part of the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival, Macedon Ranges Wine celebrated this year’s harvest, vintage and the colours of autumn. Visitors enjoyed local wines, delicious foods, live music and a beautiful autumn vibe at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute.
Autumn is harvest time for our wineries. It’s a busy time with long days and lots of physical work. The first taste of each vintage is the realisation of passionate work. A rare privilege in most regions, but in the Macedon Ranges, personal connections are part of every experience. So having the opportunity to have a drink and celebrate the year with the community is what this event is all about!
For a snapshot of the event, please CLICK HERE to view our short video.
PARTICIPATING WINERIES (click on each winery name for more information)
Cold Acre | Hanging Rock | Kyneton Ridge Estate
Lyons Will Estate | Midhill Vineyard | Mount Towrong
Parkside Winery and Farm | Passing Clouds | Zig Zag Rd
macedon ranges autumn festival
26 march - 25 april 2022
The Macedon Ranges Vignerons Association was proud to support this major event organised by Macedon Ranges Shire Council. The Festival celebrated the colours and tastes of Autumn across the Macedon Ranges, showcasing local producers, creatives and businesses. As part of the Festival we held our Celebration of Harvest on Sunday 24 April, and our wineries across the Macedon Ranges held a series of special events throughout the Festival.
Macedon in Melbourne
MULTIPLE VENUES IN MELBOURNE - 15 TO 28 FEBRUARY 2022
Macedon Comes to Melbourne was the chance to renew the friendship, reacquaint yourselves and generally rediscover the most exciting wine region in Australia right now - and the best thing is, we'll come to you.
Dates: 15-28 February 2022
Venues: Multiple venues in Melbourne
A small and tight-knit community, we banded together to bring cellar-door experiences, guided wine flights, trade tastings, public tastings and a series of lunches and dinners to you and your customers over two weeks in February 2022.
In addition to the classic regional pillars of high quality sparkling wine, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, a host of producers, young and old, are also crafting pristine aromatic whites, rosés that belong on restaurant tables as well as picnic blankets, and reds ranging from everyday quaffers to structured beauties for the cellar.
Macedon Ranges Wine Trade & public Tasting
LONGSONG, MELBOURNE - 15 FEBRUARY 2022
Macedon Ranges Wine was delighted to invite Australian wine trade representatives to our Trade event. Showcasing 16 wineries and over 50 wines from some of our region’s best, this tasting provided a snapshot of the diversity of producers in this somewhat undiscovered region on Melbourne’s door step.
Date: Tuesday 15 February 2022
Sessions were run in masterclass style fashion so attendees could reacquaint themselves with the wines the region whilst discovering the new and exciting new producers or varieties.
The Macedon Ranges is one of Victoria’s best kept secrets, a wine region of hidden vineyards and passionate producers, only one hour from Melbourne. Macedon Ranges wines are diverse and exceptionally high in quality. With its elevation and wind-chill factor, the Macedon Ranges is the coolest grape-growing region on mainland Australia. This climate allows it to produce high-quality wines but generally only in small volumes. Situated on the Great Dividing Range, elevations range from 400 – 800m, the topography is mountainous and soils are varied - from granite to sandstone/shale. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Syrah predominate plantings, and as such, sparkling wines are common. Other emerging and exciting varieties include Gamay, Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Gris and Lagrein.
Proudly supported by the Macedon Ranges Vignerons Association.
SUMMERTIME FLING - CELLAR DOOR FESTIVAL
CELLAR DOORS ACROSS THE MACEDON RANGES - 8-30 JANUARY 2022
The Macedon Ranges Vignerons Association presents the
2022 SUMMERTIME FLING
Three weeks of events held at cellar doors across the Macedon Ranges. Summertime Fling was a festival of everything wine, food and FUN held across the Macedon Ranges from 8th - 30th January 2022.
Proudly supported by Daylesford Macedon Tourism and Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
AMERICAN BBQ PIE & WINE PAIRING
DOUBLE OAKS ESTATE - weekends THROUGHOUT august 2021
Indulge in an American BBQ pie and wine pairing. Includes 4 gourmet pies with 4 wines. American Pumpkin Pie, Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket and Smoked Lemon Cheesecake. Bookings essential.
Venue: Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Road, Lancefield
Dates: Saturday & Sunday 14 & 15 August | Saturday & Sunday 21 & 28 August | Saturday & Sunday 28 & 29 August
Session Times: 12.00pm & 2.00pm
Cost: $45 per person (includes wines and booking fees)
truffle and wine pairing
double oaks estate - weekends throughout july 2021
Fresh truffle anyone?!
Indulge in four gourmet truffle meal tasters accompanied by four wines.
- Fresh Truffle Brie
- Sage Truffle Butter Gnocchi
- Truffle Salami
- Blue Cheese and Truffle Honey
Bookings essential.
Dates: 3 & 4 July | 10 & 11 July | 17 & 18 July | 24 & 25 July (cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions)
Times: 12.00pm and 2.00pm
Venue: Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Road, Lancefield
Cost: $65 per person (plus booking fees)
Music Amongst the Barrels - Featuring The Cartwheels
Wombat Forest Winery - 20 June and 3, 10 & 17 July 2021
The Cartwheels played at Wombat Forest Winery for a series of shows during June and July.
The Cartwheels are a Glenlyon based band featuring Golden Guitar winners Wendy Phypers and Dave Patterson. The band started as a family band in 2003 and included son Charley on drums. The band still play as a family band and have a floating line-up of local and interstate musicians. The Cartwheels will feature: Wendy Phypers - Vocals and guitar; Dave Patterson - Double bass; Howard Malkin - Guitar
For 16 years The Cartwheels have played and recorded and in late 2019 recorded their fifth studio album in Victoria and Nashville U.S.A. Recording with The Cartwheels in Nashville were members of the Nashville supergroup 'The Time Jumpers'. Wendy also was a guest of the band at one of their sold out gigs.
The Cartwheels were announced last year as finalists for the Music Victoria Awards in the Best Country Album Category.
Dates: Sunday 20 June, 1.00pm-3.00pm & Saturday 3, 10 & 17 July, 1.00pm-3.00pm
Venue: Wombat Forest Winery, 189 Springhill Road, Denver
Cost: FREE entry
SEASONAL PLATTERS AVAILABLE | OPEN FIRE | SEATED EVENT | NO BYO
CFA Donation Burgers - Pulled Pork Plus Beef Brisket Sliders and Live Music - DOUBLE OAKS ESTATE - 30 MAY 2021
Come along and enjoy 2 x American BBQ sliders, chips, wine tasting and live music, and help us raise money for our local CFA at the same time! Beef brisket + Pulled pork. Three sessions throughout the day.
$5 from every ticket will be donated to the local CFA. Bookings essential.
Date: Sunday 30 May 2021
Cost: $40.00 per person (+ booking fees)
***Event cancelled due to COVID-19 lockdown***
AMERICAN BBQ PIE & WINE PAIRING
DOUBLE OAKS ESTATE - 2, 8 & 15 mAY 2021
Indulge in an American BBQ pie and wine pairing. Includes 4 gourmet pies with 4 wines. American Pumpkin Pie, Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket and Smoked Lemon Cheesecake.
Dates: 2, 8 and 15 May 2021
Time: 12.00pm-6.00pm
Cost: $35 per person
Mother's Day - Lavish High Tea With Wines and Live Music
DOUBLE OAKS ESTATE - 9 MAY 2021
Treat Mum to a lavish gourmet high tea on Mother's Day!
Includes gourmet sandwiches, English pork pie, sushi, terrine, chocolate treats, macaroons and more, together with four wines and live music. Bookings essential.
Date: Sunday 9 May 2021
Times: Morning Tea Time: 11.00am to 2.00pm | Afternoon Tea Time: 2.30pm to 6.00pm
Cost: $70.00 per person (+ booking fees)
mACEDON RANGES VIGNERONS ASSOCIATION
celebration of harvest
kyneton mechanics institute, 24 april 2021
Macedon Ranges Wine celebrated harvest and the colours of Autumn @ the Kyneton Mechanics Institute on Saturday 24th April. The event celebrated this exciting time of year when Macedon Ranges wineries bring in the grapes from the vineyard and make wine!
It celebrated the beautiful wines the region has to offer, complemented with some delicious foods. There was live music and the historic halls were decked with the colours of autumn to relax, socialise and enjoy.
Participating Wineries (click on the winery name to visit their website)| ATTWOODS WINES | BOTANICA ESTATE | GRANITE HILLS WINERY | HUNTER-GATHERER |
| LANE'S END | LYONS WILL ESTATE | MIDHILL VINEYARD | MOUNT CHARLIE WINERY |
| MOUNT TOWRONG VINEYARD | PARKSIDE WINERY ESTATE | ROWANSTON ON THE TRACK | ZIG ZAG RD |
Proudly supported by Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Macedon Ranges Vignerons Association.
American Bbq Pie And Wine Pairing
DOUBLE OAKS ESTATE, 17 & 18 APRIL 2021 and 24 & 25 april 2021
Indulge in an American BBQ pie and wine pairing. Includes 4 gourmet pies with 4 wines. American Pumpkin Pie, Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket and Smoked Lemon Cheesecake.
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 17 & 18 April 2021
Time: 1.00pm-5.00pm
Cost: $35 per person
Pork Belly Burnt Ends with Chorizo or Seafood Paella on wood-fire - double oaks estate, 11 APRIL 2021
Enjoy delicious pork belly burnt ends with either chorizo or seafood paella on a wood-fire, along with a flight of all Double Oaks' wines.
Date: Sunday 11 April 2021
Times: 11.00am-2.00pm AND 2.30pm-5.30pm
Cost: $65 per head (including wines)
art in the vines - the renaissance
hanging rock winery, 21 November 2020 - 21 March 2021
After two very successful Art in the Vines sculpture exhibitions in 2018/19 and 2019/20, Hanging Rock Winery is pleased to announce a new exhibition for the 2020/21 season - Art in the Vines - The Renaissance.
From Saturday 21 November, visit the winery to view and enjoy 25 sculptures from highly regarded artists.
Dates: 21 November 2020 - 21 March 2021
Time: 7 days a week, 10.00am - 5.00pm
PAINT UNWINED
hESKET ESTATE - 15 NOVEMBER
BOTANICA ESTATE - 22 NOVEMBER
MOUNT MACEDON WINERY - 29 NOVEMBER
Galle Gatherings & Events presents Paint UnWined.
This inaugural event pairs three outstanding wineries in the Macedon Ranges with an art class! Enjoy a wine tasting, grazing plate and a 2 hour art class with a professional artist! No experience necessary, and all art materials are included.
Dates & Wineries:
Sunday 15 November, 1.00pm-3.00pm - Hesket Estate
Sunday 22 November, 1.00pm-3.00pm - Botanica Estate
Sunday 29 November, 4.00pm-6.00pm - Mount Macedon Winery
DOUBLE OAKS ESTATE - LUNCH - 2nd weekend every month
From February 2020, Double Oaks Estate is open for lunch on the 2nd weekend of every month!
Enjoy a fabulous American BBQ or Reverse Seared Steak, along with some great wines.
Every 2nd Weekend
Commencing Saturday & Sunday, 8 & 9 February
11.00am - 5.00pm
THESE LUNCHES ARE CURRENTLY CANCELLED, DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS.
For more information please call: 0433 762 629
MEET THE WINEMAKER - 8 MARCH 2020
Macedon Ranges Vignerons Association presented Meet the Winemaker.
Meet the Winemaker was a great way to try many of the extraordinary wines from the Macedon Ranges as well as being able to purchase wines on the day. Many of the leading wineries were present, all in the one place, with a wide range of wines including Sparkling wines, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Shiraz, Gamay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet, Pinot Gris, Sangiovese, & more.
Participating wineries:
Cleveland Winery, Curly Flat Vineyard, Hanging Rock Winery, Hunter-Gatherer Vintners, Lane's End, Lord Malmsbury Vineyard, Lyons Will Estate, Metcalfe Valley, Parkside Winery Estate, Wilimee, Zig Zag Road
Date: Sunday 8 March 2020
Venue: Kyneton Mechanics Institute, 81 Mollison Street, Kyneton
BOTANICA ESTATE - CELLAR DOOR OPEN ON SATURDAYS IN FEBRUARY - 15TH, 22ND & 29TH
Normally open only by appointment, Botanica Estate opened it's cellar door and grounds for three Saturdays in February.
Dates:
Saturday, 15 February
Saturday, 22 February
Saturday, 29 February
Visitors enjoyed boutique wines and a wander around the beautiful gardens. Plus, their 100% full-blood Wagyu was available at the cellar door.
HANGING ROCK WINERY - ART IN THE VINES - 26 October 2019 - 23 FEBRUARY 2020
Hanging Rock Winery presents Art in the Vines – Sculpture in Motion.
Art in the Vines – Sculpture in Motion is an exhibition of kinetic sculpture - art that is made of various mediums but that depends on motion for its effect, making it one of the most challenging forms of artistic expression that an artist can undertake. Entry to the exhibition is free, but the winery is offering a complete wine, cheese and art experience for just $59 - see image.
Ended Sunday 23 February 2020.
WORKSHOP - Soil Health in Vineyards Part 2
10 FEBRUARY 2020
The Macedon Ranges Vignerons Association is facilitating another interactive workshop on Soil Health in Vineyards Part 2, continuing with Dr Mary Cole.
This will be a field trip visiting 3 vineyards, for a chance to inspect different soils and their management. Dr Mary Cole will facilitate conversation in a Q&A format within each vineyard. Participants are encouraged to bring along their soil and tissue reports and to ask specific questions that will help them understand their vineyard soil health and biology.
MRVA members and non-members all welcome.
Date: Monday, 10 February 2020
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Location: Midhill, Mount Monument and Hesket Estate|
Cost: Members: $50.00 per person Non-members: $75.00 per person
Please bring your own packed lunch and a thermos etc.
Presenter:
Dr Mary Cole - Mycologist/Soil Microbiologist, Honorary Senior Fellow, Faculty of Veterinary & Agricultural Science, The University of Melbourne.
Wine and Food BUDBURST Festival - 9 & 10 November 2019
The Macedon Wine and Food Budburst Festival showcases the diversity and quality of wine and food being produced in our region and is a key annual event that promotes the brand image of the Macedon Ranges as a leading grape growing and wine making region.
Over 30 participating wineries across the Macedon Ranges open their cellar doors and vineyards enabling visitors to explore the diversity of our wineries and taste wine that can often only be sourced at the Cellar Door.
9 and 10 November 2019
wine Exhibition gala dinner - 4 October 2019
The 2019 Macedon Ranges Exhibition Wine Show and Gala Dinner were held in the week beginning 30 September 2019. These two events are highlights for the region as we recognise outstanding wines and celebrate excellence in regional wine-making.
The Wine Exhibition judging took place on Monday 30 September and culminated in the celebratory Gala Dinner on Friday 4 October, where the best wines of the Wine Exhibition were showcased and the awards and trophies were announced.
guildford vineyard, a classical afternooN
21 september 2019
Affinity Quartet returns to Guildford Vineyard on September 21 to perform a special program exploring the evolution of the string quartet through masterworks by Purcell, Beethoven and Bartók. Cellar Door opens from 1pm for short and long eats by Chef Zack Grumont. Seated recital in the Barrel Room at 3pm.
Saturday 21 September, 1.00pm-4.00pm
Tickets $35 incl. glass of Guildford Vineyard wine
Reservations are essential, contact Mandy Jean 0411 253 506
Gisborne Peak Winery, Riesling & Seafood Sunday
25 August 2019
It’s on again - the day when we bring out our aged Rieslings and serve the most delicious seafood platter. This year it will be oysters two-ways, beer battered flathead tails, seafood chowder and smoked salmon, served with warm Turkish bread. What a feast, especially paired with a glass, or flight of our Riesling.
Platters must be pre-ordered. Please call us on (03) 5428 2228.
Sunday 25 August
MRVA TRADE DAYS
MELBOURNE 12 AUGUST & SYDNEY 26 AUGUST
Macedon Ranges Wine is delighted to invite Australian wine trade representatives to our upcoming Trade Days:
Monday 12 August 2019, 11.00am-4.00pm
Arc One Gallery, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Monday 26 August 2019, 12.00pm-4.00pm
Paddo Inn Bar & Grill, 338 Oxford Street, Paddington, Sydney
The Macedon Ranges Wine Region is a unique wine region offering wines that are diverse, limited in quantity and true expressions of site.
Our Region is located less than an hour from Melbourne. Our vineyards range from 300 to 800 metres elevation making it the coolest grape growing region on mainland Australia. With the elevation comes high UV intensity and a large diurnal temperature range giving our wines both finesse, structure and high natural acidity. Most of our wines are small production, from single vineyards.
With over 10 wineries present on the day, showcasing our region’s wine, this tasting will offer a snapshot of the diversity of producers in this somewhat undiscovered region on Melbourne’s door step.
Note: This is a trade-only event for sommeliers, wine writers, wine purveyors, restaurateurs, hoteliers, etc. Please click on the button below to register your interest in attending.
gisborne peak winery, Roast Lunch Weekend Special
10 & 11 august 2019
Wood-fired slow cooked roast beef & roast lamb served right out of the oven with roast potatoes, peas, pumpkin, and rosemary gravy along with warm bread. Apple crumble & ice cream also available for dessert (optional extra).
Only $22.00 per person.
Pre-bookings for your roast lunch are essential. Please call us on (03) 5428 2228.
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th August
laneways of lancefield luncheon, 28 July 2019
Explore the diverse wine styles and wonderful produce grown in the laneways that weave around the township of Lancefield in the Macedon Ranges, at a truly special luncheon indulgence!!
Anyone who’s ever explored Lancefield knows that there’s a lot of dirt roads to traverse between wineries. And with that in mind, we’re joining forces with some formidable Lancefield wineries to put together a lunch where you can enjoy some of these award winning wines all in the one place. Lunch will be prepared by one hatted Carlton restaurant Scopri, serving delicious produce from their biodynamically farmed kitchen garden in Romsey, Romsey Ranges Farm.
Wines will be served from some of the best wineries of the Macedon Ranges: Curly Flat, Lane’s End, Lyon’s Will, Parkside, and Wilimee, and our winemaking teams will be on hand to present the wines.
It promises to be a brilliant day, and what better way to experience all that the Lancefield subregion has to offer. Click here for more information.
Sunday 28 July, 12.00pm
Location: Curly Flat Vineyard, 263 Collivers Road, Lancefield
Cost: $165
lyons will chardonnay master class, lyons will estatE
27 april 2019
This event is an exclusive tour through our vineyard with winemaker and vigneron Oliver Rapson. Explore the nuances of different Chardonnay clones, aspects of terroir and variances in vintages, including ’14 (sold out), ’15, ’16 (Current Vintage) and our unreleased ’17.
This tasting will give you a good snapshot on what makes Chardonnay one of the top noble varieties in the world. The never boring Chardonnay is Australia’s favourite white grape variety and is a staple in many wine cellars. Whether it is a relaxing drink in the sun or accompanying a meal, Chardonnay is and will always be a drink to savour.
Saturday 27 April, 11:00am - 2:30pm
Price: $55, including lunch in our Chardonnay block.
autumn garden at botanica estate, sparkling event
27 april 2019
Join Botanica Estate for an exclusive Sparkling Event at this stunning time of year. Enjoy their vintage 2014 Sparklings with deliciously matched tastings at the Cellar Door.
See Botanica Estate's website for more information.
$75 per adult - Book now to secure your place as this opportunity is only for a limited number for this intimate afternoon of Sparkling & delicious tastes.
Saturday 27 April, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
picnic at the park, parkside winery estate
25 April 2019
ATTENTION LOVERS of wine, horses and the great outdoors.
Parkside Winery Estate's 2019 Picnic At The Park is on again this Anzac Day. Wine Tastings, Food, Live Music and a special display this year of Natural Horsemanship. Tickets and information via Parkside Winery Estate's website.
Adults $22.50 and Children (Under 18) $12.00.
See you there!
Thursday 25 April, from 12.00 noon
food + fire + wine, lyons will estate
13 april 2019
An intimate outdoor dining experience in a spectacular setting, developed by Bente Grysbaek, Lyons Will Estate and The Regional Wanderer.
Back by popular demand, we are hosting another Food + Fire + Wine experience this April, featuring the amazing outdoor chef, Bente Grysbaek (ex Denmark House).
Food + Fire + Wine is far from your conventional sit-down winery meal, it’s an authentic and exclusive gastronomic journey. It starts with appetisers under the willows in the vineyard, followed by an intimate three course lunch, cooked over an open fire, matched with current and past vintages from Lyons Will Estate. You will have a front row seat and first-hand access to watch Bente do what she does best...and if you’re feeling adventurous, an opportunity to get involved. Watching Bente is truly something else, it's rustic, minimalistic and mesmerising. And because you're at Lyons Will during vintage, we will provide you with guided ventures into the vineyard and winery giving you a rare insight into wine but also the chance to roll up your sleeves and get in on the action.
Food + Fire + Wine will stimulate your senses and by the time you’ve finished, will have coaxed you back for more.
We only hold two of these per year – so book early to avoid disappointment!
Saturday 13 April, Time: 11:30am - 4:30pm
Price: $195 per person self drive / $225 per person full package
head to the clouds - 2019 vintage celebration
passing clouds, 23 march 2019
Passing Clouds is opening its cellar doors for a vintage celebration!
Head to the Clouds - its all happening! Our vintage themed activities are ready to go: traditional grape stomping, the untraditional barrel rolling race and the very technical throw the bung in the barrel!! Great prizes up for grabs - lots of fun for the whole family.
Meet the winemakers, taste the wine and stay for lunch matching your wine tasting experience with an exclusive four-course set lunch from the coals designed by our Head Chef Cameron McKenzie and matching wines chosen by our Head Winemaker Cameron Leith in the Passing Clouds Dining Room.
Also, on offer for the day is outdoor seating to enjoy live music, local food and coffee vans, ‘The Clouds’ wine bar and of course wine tastings. This vintage celebration will also offer all customers some unique and special tasting moments in the Cellar Door, winery tours, wine tastings with the winemakers.
Tickets are selling fast via Eventbrite and don't forget the complimentary train service to and from Daylesford. There are a few more spots available for the winemakers workshops in the afternoon, the morning session is sold out!!
Click here to visit our Facebook page for more information.
Saturday 23 March 2019. The fun starts at 10.00am!
Meet the winemaker, kyneton Museum
10 march 2019
Meet the Winemaker is a great way to try many of the extraordinary wines from the Macedon Ranges as well as being able to purchase wines on the day. Many of the leading wineries will be present, all in the one place, with a wide range of wines including Sparkling wines, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Shiraz, Gamay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet, Pinot Gris, Sangiovese, & more. With The Lost Trades Fair at Kyneton Racecourse, make a day of it and join us for a taste of our special wines.
Date: Sunday 10 March 2019, 11:00am - 5.00pm
Venue: Kyneton Museum, 67 Piper Street, Kyneton, Victoria 3444
long table at dusk, gisborne peak winery
23 february 2019
The Long Table at Dusk is the one time during the year that Gisborne Peak Winery opens its doors in the evening and invites their guests to join them for a magical dinner amongst the vines. It is an opportunity to immerse yourself in their beautiful vineyard atmosphere whilst enjoying a spectacular five course menu. Enjoy delicious wines and food to match while you watch the sun set over Mt Gisborne. The lighting is golden, the air is soft and the smells are sweet at this time of day.
Frank Gorlitz of Schatzi’s Woodend is doing the catering this year, so you can be assured that the food will be fantastic.
The evening starts at 6.00pm with a complimentary glass of Sparkling and appetizers on the deck. It’s important to be on time, because at 6.30pm guests will move out into the vines. Seated at one long, communal table, guests enjoy three delicious courses; wine will be sold by the glass and by the bottle, with pairing suggestions listed on menus. At about 9:00 pm, guests will move back into the Cellar Door area and enjoy dessert (with Muscat and Espresso coffee also available as an optional extra).
Note: Bookings are absolutely essential as numbers are limited, so please click on the button below for more details and how to book.
Cleveland winery - pinot & petanque
19 January 2019
Join Cleveland Winery for their Sparkling Pinot and Petanque event. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a fun day out in the Macedon Ranges. Grab a glass of sparkling wine and enjoy a leisurely game of Petanque or sit back on the lawn and enjoy the live music. Head to their famous Underground Cellar for a Blind Tasting session or sample locally made liqueurs from Herbal Lore or boutique beers from Tooborac Brewery. Plus lots more.
Saturday, 19th January 2019 – 12-5 pm.
Early Bird Offer!
All tickets booked before 25 November 2018 get a 20% discount on accommodation until February 2019.
Couples and groups packages are available.
A Classical Afternoon at Guildford Vineyard
2 December 2018
Spend the afternoon in the stunning grounds of Guildford Vineyard on Sunday 2 December from 1pm! Bring your own picnic lunch, collect a blanket and pillows from Cellar Door, and find a spot in the grounds. Enjoy a wonderful recital program by Affinity Quartet in the Barrel Room at 3pm. Tickets are $30-$35 and include a complimentary glass of wine. Picnic spots can be reserved online at http://tix.yt/guildfordwinery, or by calling 0411 253 506.
Affinity Quartet is celebrated for taking listeners deep into the classical chamber music experience through their absorbing musical interpretations.’ (Play On Music) For this performance, the Quartet presents a beguiling program of music from the nineteenth century to the present. Beginning with Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov’s haunting and beautiful Tenebrae (‘Darkness’), the program also includes Australian composer Matthew Hindson's pulsating TechnoLogic for string quartet, and finally, Felix Mendelssohn’s shimmering String Quartet No. 2, completed in 1827 when the composer was just 18 years old.
Click here to view a short video of Affinity Quartet.
Wine and Food Festival
17 & 18 November 2018
The Macedon Wine and Food Budburst Festival showcases the diversity and quality of wine and food being produced in our region and is a key annual event that promotes the brand image of the Macedon Ranges as a leading grape growing and wine making region.
Over 30 participating wineries across the Macedon Ranges open their cellar doors and vineyards enabling visitors to explore the diversity of our wineries and taste wine that can often only be sourced at the Cellar Door.
The Festival will be on 17 and 18 November 2018.
wine Exhibition gala dinner
5 October 2018
The 2018 Macedon Ranges Exhibition Wine Show and Gala Dinner were held in the week beginning 1 October 2018. These two events are highlights for the region as we recognise outstanding wines and celebrate excellence in regional winemaking.
The Wine Exhibition judging took place on Monday 1 October and culminated in the celebratory Gala Dinner on Friday 5 October, where the best wines of the Wine Exhibition were showcased and the awards and trophies were announced.