It's unusual these days to get a decent wine tasting, either where you have to pay an upfront fee,…read moreor when they push wine on you like a door to door Vacuum salesman. This place was nothing like that. The winer taster server (what's the name for that person??) was so kind, knowledgeable and generous with their pours (& and advice) that we were blown away. We ended up buying a few bottles but only because the wine was awesome and not because we were guilted into it. Check this place out if your are in torquay - 5-10min drive.

A great little cellar door. If you're in the area, drop in. They have a function centre/reception…read moreroom/meeting room. However, it is all glass. VERY hot in summer (and I assume cold in winter). The staff know their stuff and are happy to spend time explaining the great wind they produce.

Came here for a wine lunch with my MIL and some of her friends. The difference here is the staff…read moreand atmosphere. A singing duo was playing 90s and early 2000s favorites. One of the women working the bar took a few minutes out to explain about their varietals. I recommend the tasting menu. The whole table needs to do it but its the best way to try a little bit of everything. If you want to go ala carte I recommend the flatbread pizzas! For wines try the sparkling blanc de blanc!

We heard conflicting tales of the name of this place - one was that the winemaker long held a dream…read moreto open a winery "one day" and so when that day came, the name sorted itself out. The second was simply, that they are only open one day a week: Sunday. One day 12-5pm, but they put on a bit of a show about it - music, paella - and draw in the crowds accordingly (might be tough going getting a park after 2pm). The place itself is magnificent - all re-purposed timber and cool/kooky touches, with artworks on display all around. Outside you have stunning vineyard views. Only loses a star because as a cellar door experience itself, it's kind of lacking. We were served by ring-in staff who had no idea about the wine and the pours were so stingy (for $5pp) you had to double check they had poured at all. Ignoring that though, it's the p;lace to be for a Sunday Session down Bellarine way and we'll be back for sure.

Bellarine Estate is a great 'twofer' stop when on a wine tasting adventure through the beautiful…read moreBellarine region. One - there's wine, of course. A decent selection of reds and whites, all solid in taste, and all pretty decently priced so the obligatory post-tasting buy wont break the budget - there's even a buy three get one free deal if you really get besotted by their vino. The cellar door is trying something new, and now has taken on selling fresh vegetables and freshly baked breads. There's also cheeses and other delicious delights to-go, making this a great stop for picking up things for a platter to enjoy at home with the bottle/s you left with. Then there's the second thing - beer. Next door in the restaurant/bar you can buy a tasting paddle for $15 and sample four of their beers - including an oyster beer if you dare. Their ginger and chocolate beers are the picks for mine. They also do decent desserts there, making this a 'threefer' for those sweet-tooths among us.

Lovely farm setting looking out to swan bay. We were met by friendly staff and were glad to see the…read morewarm and homely pavilion. Entree of soup + dumplings made with farm produce. Tick Mains of farm eye fillets and chicken gnocch goats with cheese. Tick tick Desert was sticky date and creme brûlée. Great finish to our unplanned visit to the Bellerine peninsula. Thanks for the hospitality gets our recommendation

Booked a large group lunch for an event with Basils. Explicitly confirmed that we would be seated…read morein the Pavilion and able to have drinks after lunch multiple times. They then called the day before the event and pulled the rug out from under us saying a wedding had booked out the entire venue, we'd been moved and drinks post could no longer happen. We tried to be civil and find a solution. There was no explanation for how they forgot there was a wedding on, not even an apology from Greg. The last part is what really kills me. If you work with this guy and think he's a twat, please take this as confirmation - your view is correct.

Gorgeous winery, delectable food and seriously good wine. Easily some of the best Pinot Noir you'll…read morefind in the region. Great hosts.

Scotchmans has a great range of wine - there's bound to be something for all tastes and budgets…read morehere. The entry level range has a few options that taste well beyond what the price tag signifies, and they just keep getting better from there. Plus, they have a warehouse sale a few times a year which is full of locals who know they're onto a bargain. Follow their lead if you see this on when you pop in - you can have a tasting down there too. Bonus.

Delicious wine, lovely service and a beautiful space. Warehouse sale is amazing value. Worth a…read morevisit!

I'd say this guy is an old school raver!!! Literally!! based on his playlist... as I sit here…read morecontemplating .... "What do I do on an 8 degree celcius early morning at a seaside town like Angelasea? Grab a piping hot steak n onion pie from the bakery.. down it in 45 second flat and go grab a fantastic strong latte from a cool coffee joint like "Laneway 73" and read the happenings from a real newspaper??" I feel myself unconsciously bopping to break beats that turn into something you'd expect on a vinyl B side!! Haha ... oh hang on is he on a come down??? wooooah.. pretty friendly chilled out

Walking into Laneway 73 you can easily forget that you are in Anglesea and think that you are in…read morethe middle of Melbourne CBD. Great coffee, tick. Freshly squeezed juice, tick. Laneway tight cafe with courtyard and street seatings, tick. By night, Laneway 73 shuts its doors and patrons are welcomed next door at Bistro 73 which is equally as charming as it's alter ego. We dined in and served by a welcoming staff, friendly owner checks in on us and you can tell that they love food here. Dishes are simple and done well. I had snapper in broth which was beautifully cooked. Claypot Garlic Prawn was perhaps a tad too simple, I would have liked it in a heartier base other than similar broth to my snapper. Winner here is definitely the pizzas. Good selection albeit on the small servings. A lovely change if you are sick of deep fried takeaways :)