WINERIES

The person who pours your wine at the cellar door could be the winemaker themselves.

The Macedon Ranges has the coolest grape-growing climate of any wine region on the mainland, with more than 40 vineyards located between 350m and 700m above sea level. Fertile high country soils, deep chill in the winter months, and guaranteed sunshine in summer are the primary ingredients for producing some of the nation’s best table wines.

Made to an agreed style using only Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes grown in the Macedon Ranges, the native “Macedon Sparkling” is becoming the powerhouse of the region, with a national reputation and accolades building the strong local brand.

Every winery is as close as a phone call away if you don’t want to chance your arm with a surprise visit. Food is available at some of the cellar doors, but better still, put a picnic hamper together with local produce and throw a rug down at one of the many natural attractions you will pass on the way to and from the wineries.

The southern wineries around Gisborne, Lancefield and Romsey tend to produce table wines from early ripening varieties like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which also provide the base wines for the excellent local sparkling labels.

The drier, rolling hills of the north around Kyneton, Malmsbury and Baynton produce robust varieties that extend to Riesling, Merlot and full-bodied Shiraz. The rock strewn landscapes in these areas are quintessentially Australian, with dirt roads to many of the cellar doors taking in beautiful pastoral vistas on all sides.

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Granite Hills Winery Winner of over 400 awards, this founder and pioneer of the region has forged an enviable reputation, notably an Australian benchmark riesling and a ‘peppery shiraz’, which is a total revelation. Cellar door tastings and sales. Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12-6pm.

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Township: Kyneton

Zig Zag Wines Planted in 1972, Zig Zag Rd. was the third vineyard established in the Macedon Ranges Region. The non-irrigated vines produce wines of exceptional quality with distinctive cool climate flavours; they are consistent medal winners. All wines come from fruit grown on the Estate and include: Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet/Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Sparkling Shiraz.

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Township: Malmsbury

Tarrangower Estate A small family operated vineyard producing quality, naturally made wines from estate grown Shiraz, Chardonnay and Cabernet. Home of “The Revolutionary’s Chardonnay”. Cellar door only at 10am-5pm weekends and public holidays; otherwise by appointment.

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Township: Malmsbury

Hanging Rock Winery Established in 1983 by John and Ann Ellis, Hanging Rock is the largest winery in the region and has established a reputation as one of Australia’s best small wineries, with award-winning wines including the flagships’ Macedon’ sparkling and Heathcote Shiraz. Other highly regarded wines include ‘The Jim Jim’ aromatic varietals – Sauvignon Blanc and RS Fifty Riesling.

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Township: Hanging Rock

Mount Charlie Winery A high class boutique vineyard and winery producing award winning wines. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Temparanillo, Malbec and Shiraz Merlot. Prices from $18-$22 per bottle. Open 11am-4pm weekends.

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Township: Riddells Creek

Birthday Villa Built in 1870 Birthday Villa in Malmsbury was named after Birthday Mine at Drummond - discovered on Queen Victoria’s birthday . Our boutique vineyard was established in 1968. We have an old world garden and views of the Malmsbury viaduct. Our award winning wines are made solely from our fruit, at Bendigo Tafe by winemaker Greg Dedman.

Type: Winery
Township: Malmsbury

Chanters Ridge Chanters Ridge is a small family-run vineyard at Tylden in south central Victoria. We produce high quality, award winning Pinot Noir, sparkling red Pinot Noir and Macedon Blanc de Noir.

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Township: Woodend

Cobaw Ridge Cobaw Ridge, positioned in a natural amphitheatre on the warmer northern slopes of the Macedon Ranges is only 15 minutes east of Kyneton. This estate is set in a magnificent pristine, natural landscape, adjoining the Cobaw State forest with cellar door overlooking the vineyard. “Alan and Nelly Cooper’s wines are regional benchmarks.

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Township: Kyneton

Ellender Estate Winery Ellender Estate Winery Regarded as one of the prettiest settings in the region, Ellender Estate is just ten minutes from Malmsbury and ten minutes from Daylesford in the hills surrounding Glenlyon. Ellender Estate provides the idyllic winery escape – unwind on the terrace overlooking the lake with a regional tasting platter or a wood-fired pizza and a glass of wine.

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Township: Malmsbury

Rowanston on the Track A family vineyard and winery situated on the northern foothills of the Macedon Ranges. Traditional techniques are used by the owners and winemakers to produce award winning wines. Hours: 9am-5pm Thursday - Sunday & Public Holidays.

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Type: Vineyard - Winery
Township: Lancefield

Mount Gisborne Wines Mount Gisborne Wines is dedicated to producing high quality, hand fashioned Burgundian style wines. The owners, David and Mary Ell, under the tutelage of MasterStuart-Anderson Winemaker Stuart Anderson have been producing quality wines since 1991. The property, on 75 acres is located in South Gisborne, in the Macedon Ranges Viticultural Region, and is bordered by the Wombat forest.

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Township: Gisborne

MorganField Vineyard Mark and Gina Morgan's boutique vineyard and cellar is set on the southern slopes of the Great Divide with splendid views of Mount Macedon and Cobaw Ranges at their back door. Their cellar door offers a selection of gourmet platters, pies, and ‘specials’ of the day.

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Township: Lancefield

Victoria Winery Tours Daily Tours to Macedon Ranges, Yarra Valley or Mornington Peninsula. Pioneers in personalised touring taking a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 guests, we deliver exceptional high quality tours that are fun and educational. Our flexible approach includes visits to 4-5 wineries, lunch and morning tea. We happily customize tours for individuals and groups to suit you.

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Township: Gisborne

Gisborne Peak Winery For a relaxing afternoon with family and friends, visit Gisborne Peak Winery. Located in Gisborne South, the winery is open 7-days a week. Wine should be fun, and the relaxed, casual style of the winery reflects this. The wood-fired pizzas are delicious and are served on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

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Township: Gisborne

Mike's Wine Tours Mike’s Daily Wine Tour of the Macedon Ranges is one of Melbourne’s best day tours. Our guided, small group wine tours are fully inclusive of transport, wine tasting, gourmet main course lunch and cheese/antipasto tasting platters. We visit 3-4 award winning boutique wineries with rustic cellar doors, meet the winemakers and lunch at Hanging Rock giving our guests a truly memorable experience of visiting Melbourne.

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Type: Wine tours
Township: Macedon