Skipping Rabbit Yacht Club at Kyneton Ridge Estate

On Sunday 25 January 2026, and as part of 2026 Summertime Fling, Kyneton Ridge Estate will be transformed into Skipping Rabbit Yacht Club for one afternoon only.

This exclusive event is for the launch of the 2025 Kyneton Ridge ‘Skipping Rabbit’ Pinot Noir sunset tasting and a live concert by The Yachtski Brothers.

The event blends cool climate pinot noir, retro yacht rock, and a 70s inspired grazing menu by Ridge Café. Expect a relaxed long weekend experience for pinotphiles, retro music fans, and summer visitors to the region.

Award-winning pedigree, new vintage release
The new 2025 release follows the sold out 2024 Skipping Rabbit Pinot Noir, which this year won a trio of wine show trophies: Victorian Wine Show ‘Best Pinot Trophy’, International Cool Climate Show ‘Best Pinot Noir in Show’, and Macedon Trophy’ Pinot Noir Challenge.

“We’re excited to celebrate the next release of Skipping Rabbit in the winery with friends and fans, with live music on a relaxing summer afternoon in the Macedon Ranges,” says Kyneton Ridge Vigneron, Andrew Wood.

Yacht rock in the winery
Following the ‘Skipping Rabbit’ Pinot Noir 2025 tasting at the Barrel Hall Bar, guests can settle in for two live sets by The Yachtski Brothers – silky 70s and 80s yacht rock, old school funk, and soul grooves nodding to Toto, Hall & Oats, Prince, The Doobie Brothers – sipping sparkling and pinot on the winery deck at golden hour.

Two ways to join the crew

GA on the Deck $60 per person including:

• New release Skipping Rabbit tasting at Barrel Hall Bar
• Deck chair seating and dancefloor
• Snack bowl and first glass of wine. Additional orders over the bar.

Captain’s Tables $100 per person including:

• New release Skipping Rabbit Tasting at Barrel Hall Bar
• Prime position tables for 2 or 4 people and dancefloor
• 70s vibe grazing menu all afternoon (cheese & charcuterie board, dip & corn chips, ice-creams).
• One bottle between two (Sparkling NV, Sparkling Shiraz, or Skipping Rabbit Pinot Noir).

Optional V-Line Bus Transfer can be added for $25 per head (Southern Cross to Kyneton Station is a myki trip) – from the station to cellar door, ideal for Melbourne visitors looking for a summer wine escape without driving.