Upcoming Events

The 2025 Victorian Wine Show brought the state’s top producers, judges, and industry figures to Tahbilk Estate Restaurant for a day of celebration, rigorous judging, and outstanding wine. Tahbilk was honoured to host the event on home soil and even more delighted to walk away with four major trophies, recognising standout wines across rosé and Mediterranean white varieties, along with the Colin J Richardson Memorial Trophy for Most Successful Exhibitor.

Santa’s making a special stop at Tahbilk this Christmas! Bring the family along to our historic Cellar Door for a festive morning filled with smiles, laughter, and a touch of Christmas magic. Kids can have their free photo with Santa and take home a chocolate Santa gift, while parents enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling. It’s the perfect way to slow down, soak up the season, and make some wonderful memories together.

Enjoy a stress-free Christmas celebration with friends, family, or colleagues. Weekday evening functions for groups of 30+ feature a specially crafted Christmas menu, drinks packages, and optional pre-dinner experiences like a private tasting or Eco Boat Cruise. With the tree trimmed, tables glowing, and festive cheer in the air, Tahbilk provides the perfect setting to toast the year gone by.

Join local artist Jenny Kelly (@bowerbirdscollection) for a relaxing Paint & Sip Class at Tahbilk Estate on Thursday 27th November or Thursday 11th December, 3–5pm. Enjoy two glasses of wine, nibbles, and a beginner-friendly watercolour session themed around grape vines, held on the Restaurant Deck overlooking the wetlands. $120pp | 10 places per session | Bookings essential.

Step into the story of the Tahbilk Homestead Garden with a guided tour led by Head Gardener, Travis McCarty. Wander among heritage trees dating back to the 1860s, rare species, and flourishing native plantings, all shaped by generations of the Purbrick family. Afterwards, relax with a two-course lunch on the deck of the Estate Restaurant, complete with a glass of Tahbilk wine.

Celebrate the festive season at Tahbilk Estate Restaurant with a Christmas lunch designed for sharing, connection, and indulgence. Enjoy a three-course meal served as an alternate drop, tailored to your group’s preferences, and sip a glass of sparkling wine as you soak in the atmosphere of vineyards and wetlands.

Tahbilk Cellar Door’s newly expanded retail space is now open — revealing the full length of the original winery building and restoring it to its former character. Beneath it, the underground cellar continues to operate much as it has since the 1800s. This restoration not only honours Tahbilk’s past but also looks to the future, offering visitors more places to explore, linger, and connect.

Explore Tahbilk Estate beyond the vines, where share farmer Richard Stecher manages broadacre crops, rotates Angus cattle known as the “Frequent Flyers,” and works closely with the vineyard. From golden canola fields to fava beans and curated meat boxes from Arcadia Farms, visitors can see how farming, wildlife, and estate life come together across the property.

The 2025 Coueslant Sparkling Rosé is Tahbilk’s first-ever sparkling made from Estate-grown Mourvèdre – crisp, dry and bursting with bright berry notes. Crafted to celebrate life’s special moments, it’s the perfect drop for spring picnics, garden gatherings, or raising a glass at milestone occasions. Refreshing, elegant and full of character, it marks an exciting new chapter in Tahbilk’s sparkling story.

Tahbilk’s historic Cellar Door is entering a new chapter with a refreshed retail space, now open to explore. Originally built as a working winery, later transformed into a Cellar Door in 1969, the building carries the legacy of figures like François De Coueslant, winemaker, manager, and the namesake of our Coueslant Sparkling range. This new space continues that story, offering visitors a place to discover wines, gifts, and the enduring spirit of Tahbilk.

Tahbilk’s 2025 white wine releases are here, showcasing both heritage and innovation. Winemaker Jo Nash, renowned for her passion for whites, and Cellar Door Manager Holly Cusworth tasted through the line-up, sharing insights into what makes each wine shine.

The Landmark Series is a celebration of the places that define Tahbilk. Beginning with our hand-dug Underground Cellars of the 1860s, this new collection brings heritage to life through limited-release wines, the 2022 Syrah and the 2023 Estate Syrah Mourvèdre.

Tahbilk Estate has taken another major step in its environmental journey with the planting of 1,500 native trees across the property. Led by Head Gardener Travis McCarty and the Garden Team, this initiative expands the Estate’s network of nature corridors, providing safe passage for wildlife and strengthening the landscape's biodiversity.

Take your wine knowledge to the next level with Tahbilk Estate’s Secret Art of Wine Blending workshop. This unique 90-minute experience is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the art and science of winemaking. You’ll get a detailed introduction to the two powerhouse varietals of Australian wine—Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz—and learn how oak plays a role in shaping their character.

Tim Purbrick was a much-loved member of the Tahbilk family, known for his bow tie, big smile, and flair for storytelling. His commemorative plaque now rests in the underground cellars, where his stories and spirit still linger.

Beneath the quiet hum of Tahbilk’s historic winery lies a world of stillness, shadow, and time. Carved from the cool earth in the 1860s, the Tahbilk underground cellars are more than just a place to store wine—they cradle generations of patience and promise, quietly maturing in the dark until their time comes.

Saturday, 12 April marked a truly unforgettable evening at Tahbilk Estate, as Wine Club members came together to celebrate 100 years of Purbrick family ownership. Members shared stories, laughed over familiar vintages, and raised a toast to the enduring legacy of a family and a place that have shaped Australian wine for a century.

Tahbilk Winery’s historic vineyards in Nagambie have been under the loving stewardship of the Purbrick family for a full century. The estate was purchased by Reginald Purbrick in 1925, rescuing it from decline and launching a family legacy. Today, Tahbilk is celebrated as Victoria’s oldest family-owned winery.

Celebrate 100 years of family winemaking, heritage, and heart in this beautifully written book by historian and family friend Dr Fay Woodhouse. Filled with rare photos, untold stories, and a deep love for the land, it’s a must-read for wine lovers, history buffs and anyone who’s ever visited our special corner of Nagambie Lakes. Pick up your copy next time you visit Tahbilk — and taste the legacy for yourself.

We are immensely proud to share the news that Alister Purbrick, fourth-generation winemaker and long-time custodian of Tahbilk, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the wine industry.