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Kick off your day at Wilimee Estate. This renowned Macedon Ranges producer is not normally open to the public and is known for its Young Gun Award winning winemaker, Ben Ranken and his sustainable and innovative approach to winemaking, which includes his underwater Pinot Noir aging process. Joining Wilimee for the festival weekend will be Northern Hope Winery and Lane’s End Vineyard who both focus on crafting high quality wines that reflect the Macedon Ranges terroir. Top off your tastings with some Korean pulled beef sliders and Eton Mess, to a soundtrack of live music and backdrop of gorgeous scenery, with plenty of space for the kids to run around.
Continue your journey to Double Oaks Estate, a boutique winery and truffle plantation. Enjoy a tasting of their handcrafted wines in a relaxed and intimate setting, surrounded by the estate's picturesque vineyard. Paired with some dumplings and other Asian treats from the ‘Yumpling Food Track’, take the time to enjoy the view.
Just around the corner is Lyons Will Estate, a family-owned winery specializing in award-winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay, and Riesling. Their cellar door offers stunning 180-degree views of the estate and the surrounding Cobaw State Forest, providing the perfect spot to enjoy their exceptional wines with some delicious Japanese street food to round out your experience.
Long tiime regional favourite, Curly Flat returns to Budburst this year with a stellar line up of wines presented in its iconic cellar door, served up with a delicious selection of seasonal and local produce. From here it’s a short hop to Parkside Winery & Farm, where you can enjoy their renowned sparkling wines, with acoustic vibes and slow cooked lamb.
Contrast old and new by visiting MidHill Vineyard - one of Budburst’s founding wineries and home to some of the best views and Gewurztraminer in the region, before checking out one of the newest cellar doors at PIRIO where you’ll be treated to exceptional traditional methode sparkling wines and elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
End your wine trail in style by booking into Cleveland Estate, and enjoying their boutique accommodation surrounded by vines, a range of casual and fine dining food options, and a one-of-a-kind tasting experience in its underground cellar door.