Michael Unwin Wines

Overview

Settle in among towering wine barrels, sample a generous range of locally made wines and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of this working winery. Everything happens on site, from growing the grapes and making the wine to bottling, labelling and serving it at the cellar door, so there’s a real sense that you’re visiting the place where the wine is actually made.

What you’ll experience

• Taste a wide range of Michael Unwin wines, with around 16 or more varieties often available
• Try wines from ranges including One Goat, Tram Car, Umbrella Man and Tattooed Lady
• Relax in the cosy, lounge room-style cellar door surrounded by wine barrels
• Enjoy a cheese platter alongside your tasting
• Try the cellar door-only ‘fill your own’ wine range
• Enjoy a glass of wine in the winery’s converted Melbourne tram
• Catch a glimpse of winemaking in action, from barrel topping and bottling to labelling, depending on what’s happening during your visit
• Take in the country views surrounding the vineyard and winery

Best Time to Visit:

• Open Wednesday to Monday, 12pm–5pm
• Closed Tuesdays
• Visit in the afternoon to enjoy a relaxed tasting or settle in with a glass of wine and cheese platter

Suitable For:

• Couples
• Groups of friends
• Wine lovers
• Visitors interested in local produce

Accessibility:

• Pram and Wheelchair accessible

Time Needed:

Allow around 1–2 hours for a tasting and a relaxed look around, or longer if you’d like to settle in with a bottle of wine and something to eat.

Insider Tip:

Ask about the ‘fill your own’ wines - bring your own bottle and you can fill it with one of the winery’s special cellar door offerings.