A must visit when in the region. We enjoyed an excellent wine tasting before exploring the winery…read moreand grounds. A hot tip! Try to co-ordinate your visit with the Farmer's Market held on the winery grounds.

An impromptu visit as my ride had business to do so he stopped off here! Wow what a hidden gem an…read moreamazing family owned winery that oozes history the wine tasting area is still like yesteryear yet aircon is amazing great staff and watching others taste all seemed happy! Cafe is closed Tuesday and Wednesday so no food cheap prices join the wine club even better oh and ask to sit on deck overlooking river! Bushes need cutting back to see the water unhindered! I'll be back.

Fantastic venue with friendly staff, lovely wine and yummy pizzas. Felt like we had been…read moretransported to a relaxing country venue. Cute, friendly animals too. Forgot to take photos of the food, but got some pretty cute ones of tinkerbell the donkey

From the owner: Winery and Thoroughbred Horse Agistmentread more

Truly a hidden gem. In Avenel Victoria…read more We hadn't been here since Mother's Day last year so almost 18 months ago. I've always liked Fowles winery the food is good and the wine is very nice. When we got to the the car park it was packed and I thought that we wouldn't get a table as I hadn't booked. Much to our surprise once inside the entrance, they had renovated and there was a huge new dinning area and the wine tasting is now more spacious with lots of wine and country fare to tempt you. The new look was industrial yet country feel with rustic decor. Any way we thought we would just stop for a wine and some share platters that we've had before as there very nice. Once we sat down and got the menu and I saw the meals come out we quickly changed our minds. We got starters. Crumbed fennel and a tomato and goat cheese dish. The fennel was surprisingly good and the tomato and goat's cheese was like lasagna with out the pasta. It was very good. We ordered a bottle of red (stone dwellers Cab Sav) and our mains came out. I got the eye fillet. It was nice and thick, well cooked and a piece of caramelized onion herb butter on top. The steak was tender and heavenly to eat. Accompanied by some roaster potatoes and greens it was delicious. My partner got the lamb and white bean purée roast veggies and harissa. Which she enjoyed very much. But I gave her a piece of my steak and she was envious. As I had to drive I had a coffee and we thought we'd finish with the tasting plate from the dessert menu which included four small deserts on a plate. They were all nice but my pick of them was the lemon tart it was amazing. Slightly sour and a smooth filling and a crunchy biscuit base. I love the look of the new design and the food is a definite winner. The staff were very friendly and attentive to our needs. We will be back for sure.

Wonderful, friendly service in all areas. Delicious lunch with fresh foods, a glass of my…read morefavourite sparkling Moscato, a taste of the Chardonnay while seated at table. Beautiful ambience, clean, tidy, stunningly decorated and with the view to inspire. lovely shop and fabulous wine tasting area as well as inside and outside dining. My feedback is 100% worth going for foodies and of course wine lovers.

We enjoyed a beautiful family (birthday) lunch at The Muse. Everything from the atmosphere, the…read morefacilities, service and food was first class. A must visit when in the region.

Totally overpriced staying at the Mitchelton winery . Captive audience and they take unfair…read moreadvantage. Rooms are good. But when you pay &450 per night you expect to be of the highest standard. Coffee machine - no instructions so nit used . Bose sound and Alexa system. No instructions. Chairs uncomfortable .

I'm surprised this place doesn't have more reviews!…read more We did the 'Wharf to Winery' over the weekend which included a return paddle steamer cruise to the winery, a 2 course meal (your choice of which 2 courses between entree, main & dessert & 3 things to choose from in each section), a glass of wine, beer or soft drink & a wine tasting. It was FANTASTIC value! Not only were all our meals delicious but the service was unbeatable. Our drinks were never empty, meals came our in good time (with just enough of a break between courses), even though the restaurant was almost full & the servings were the perfect size. All 4 of us dining thoroughly enjoyed our meals, and the experience, and we're very much looking forward to taking more friends there in the near future.

They say leave the best till last and that's exactly what we did. Sensational food & wine. Very…read moreaffordable and great atmosphere over looking the Murray.

Very nice winery. Very spacious cellar door and a wide range of very good wines on offer. Staff…read moreare friendly too. I've been going to wineries for more years than I care to remember. This is a beauty.

From the owner: Goulburn Valley Wine Region. Est 1963.read more

We love this place! Always welcoming, great and passionate knowledge from everyone we've…read moreencountered and breathtaking views of the surrounding country side. Probably the best cellar door we've ever been to. Tip, try the general store at the end of the street for a great nosh.

From the owner: We started this business with the aim of making Australia's best sparkling wine. Many in the…read moreindustry would say that we have done that with our Macedon Brut Cuvee LD. Our other main specialty is Heathcote Shiraz, Something we have prided ourselves on for nearly 30 years.

I LOVE Curly Flat wines. I'm a fan of Macedon ranges wines as it is, but Curly Flat definitely…read moreearns my 5 stars as one of the gem producers of Victoria. There are some excellent wines on tasting here and some really good value picks too. We came here (unwittingly) during the Budburst wine festival. There was a special menu on that day - so I'm not entirely sure if they regularly do food or if this, like the menu, was specific to the event. Still, we settled in by one of the two fires and enjoyed a MASSIVE glass of Chardonnay. Bottles are sold in the restaurant at cellar door prices, making it exceptional value. Food options were home style comfort cooking and also reasonably priced. The staff that attended to us at both the tasting and in the restaurant were helpful and chatty - great country hospitality. Put this on your list if you're touring through this wine region.

Curly Flat is out of the way, far from main towns or other vineyards, so only the truly dedicated…read morewine enthusiasts will probably find themselves here. But your effort will be rewarded. They're only open on the weekend, and at around 80 minutes from Melbourne it's possible to pay a visit on a nice day when you want a drive out in the countryside. They can also do a tasting on other days, but you'll need to ring ahead and make an appointment. In winter you will be warmly greeted and encouraged to sit where you like. There's no stand-up cellar door bar but rather large tables and chairs and multiple sofas by the warm and inviting fire. Watch out though, the resident cats love these spots too so be sure not to sit on them! A tasting here is relaxed, friendly and as in-depth as you want it to be. As we were the only ones there during our visit, we got to ask a lot of questions about their methods of wine making and the history of particular vintages. Pro tip: sign up for their newsletter for information about new releases and special events.

Amazing pizza using fresh, quality ingredients. The share platters are not to be missed!…read more The atmosphere is simply gorgeous - the outdoor area is a beautiful garden that seems more like an intimate backyard party than a restaurant. I can see many day trips to Avenel in my future just to go to Bank Street!

The pizza is amazing. Cooked in a wood fired oven and the varieties of pizza are not what you…read moreexpect. I've had several types and they are all very nice. The friendly staff and good service keep you satisfied and not wanting for anything. The coffee is also good and if you can't stop for a meal grab a takeaway pizza it still great. Make sure you book if you want a table as it can be very busy and you may be disappointed or will have to wait a while. They are only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday and I usually book at least a week in advance and even then in the festive times of year it's hard to get a table. Give it a go you won't be disappointed it's a bit of a drive from Melbourne but there are plenty of other places to see and things to do if you make it a day trip.