An immersive experience
AUSTRALIAN GOURMET TRAVELLER '2022 STAR CELLAR DOOR'
Tahbilk is Victoria's oldest family-owned winery and vineyard, nestled amongst the backwaters and creeks of the Tahbilk Wetlands. The original 1860 winery and cellar door captures visitors' hearts and minds with its beautiful historic appearance that will open your imagination. Step into a hidden oasis in Victoria, where the natural landscape blends to complement a rich winemaking heritage.
CELLAR DOOR
Wine Tasting
We offer a range of wine tasting experiences designed to educate you about Tahbilk’s winemaking heritage, iconic wines or taste something special in heritage surrounds.
Cellar Door Bar Wine Tasting
Our stand-up wine tasting is an informal way to learn about our wines, you can expect to be greeted and served by our knowledgeable cellar door team in a bar like setting. This experience is unchanged since Eric Purbrick’s days behind the cellar door bar and offers visitors a chance to pick and choose wines from a curated wine tasting list.
Cellar Door Seated Wine Tasting
Our seated wine tasting must be booked in advance of your arrival. Visitors who book online can expect to be seated on the veranda facing the Goulburn River or cosied up inside at the southern end of the cellar door clustered around John Purbrick’s tasting bar.
Visitors to the seated experience are served by the same person who will curate a wine tasting to fit your needs at the table.
Museum Private Wine Tasting
Tahbilk also offers a private tasting in the Len Evans Museum for a minimum of 10 people. Separate to the Tahbilk Cellar Door the museum allows visitors to this experience to soak in the rich story and history of Tahbilk.
Led by one of our experienced wine ambassadors this is the perfect group activity which will give you an in-depth insight into why Tahbilk is known as a creator of iconic and exceptional quality wines.
EXPERIENCES
Tahbilk Estate Experiences
RESTAURANT
Tahbilk Estate Restaurant
The Tahbilk Estate Restaurant is beautifully situated along the tranquil backwaters of the Tahbilk billabong, offering sweeping views of the water and surrounding wetlands. Our menu is thoughtfully crafted using local produce to complement our Tahbilk wines.
As you relax on the deck, you'll be bathed in dappled sunlight and serenaded by the gentle sounds of birds and frogs.
WINEMAKING
Underground Cellar
The first underground cellar was excavated in 1862 and by 1863 was in full use; the cellar continues to be in use today and is a popular visitor experience. With production at its peak, by late 1875 excavation of a new underground cellar was in progress.
Designed by Melbourne Architect William Zeal, it was remarkable for the time, being constructed without a single-key stone marking. A marker towards an ambition to make wines equivalent to Europe. Today you can walk through the underground cellar at your leisure taking in the untouched history, where wine is still aged to this day.
Getting Here
Step into a hidden oasis in Victoria where the natural landscape blends to complement a rich winemaking heritage. An easy day trip from Melbourne (90 minutes), Shepparton (50 minutes), Bendigo (90 minutes) - the list goes on! Established in 1860 and purchased by the Purbrick family in 1925, Tahbilk captures the hearts and minds of visitors.
If you are driving don't forget we're not the only great winery in the area. There is also Mitchelton and our Strathbogie ranges friends, Fowles plus we're also a stone's throw away from Heathcote or Rutherglen. Information on Nagambie can be found at www.gonagambie.com.au.
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