Kyneton cruise

Kyneton Cruise

Kick off this jam packed day at local legends Kyneton Ridge Winery, who will also host new faces Merth Vineyard and Limestone Track. Enjoy an amazing selection of wines from Pét Nat, Vermentino and aromatic white blends, to classic cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and alternative reds. There is also art to enjoy, delicious cafe food and amazing views from the large deck, where if you’re lucky you’ll spot the resident kangaroos grazing in the vineyards.

Continue to Hunter-Gatherer in Pipers Creek, a family-run winery offering handcrafted wines made using old-world techniques. Taste superb reds like Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Sangiovese, and Sparkling Shiraz in a relaxed, cozy cellar door setting, where you can also enjoy French inspired wines from North Wines accompanied by woodfired pizzas.

Head out into the rolling countryside of Pastoria and Baynton to arrive at one of the most awarded and iconic wineries in the region, Granite Hills. Family owned and the oldest producer of estate wines in the ranges, with sweeping views this is a place to relax and enjoy a German inspired menu whilst sampling the best known Riesling in the district, as well as a large range of alternative varietals. 

Make your way back towards town via Paramoor, known for its minimal intervention winemaking, sustainable practices and stunning historic barn cellar door. This year Paramoor will be joined by Passing Clouds and Shadowfax Wines over the festival weekend. This is a great chance to compare and contrast exceptional wines from different parts of the region, all while relaxing in this peaceful country setting while tasting a range of exceptional wines and enjoying grazing boards and gourmet burgers from Jinky’s Food Truck. Paramoor is happy to host dogs on leads, so the whole family can relax together.

After all that wine tasting, do what the winemakers do after a hard days work and enjoy a refreshing cold beer. The Albion Hotel in Kyneton. is a beloved  local pub known for its regional cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal, local produce and lovingly made pub classics. Enjoy your meal with their range of craft beers and Macedon Ranges wines.