Maddens Rise

Maddens Rise is a boutique cellar door on the corner of Maroondah Highway and Maddens Lane at Coldstream, working its vineyard on biological, low-intervention lines. What sets it apart for dog owners is that it is one of the few Yarra Valley cellar doors to welcome dogs inside, not just on the patio.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome indoors at the cellar door as long as other guests are comfortable, and on the covered patio and surrounding outdoor areas. Water bowls are typically out for visiting dogs. Keep yours on a lead, since indoor access depends on good behaviour and the room being calm.

Good to know. The wines are small-batch, with pinot noir and chardonnay the picks, and the room is unpretentious and relaxed rather than formal. That easygoing feel is part of why dogs are genuinely accommodated here rather than tolerated.

Getting there. On-site parking sits at the corner of Maroondah Highway and Maddens Lane, an easy stop on a touring route along the highway.

Nearby with the dogs. Nearby Coldstream wineries offer outdoor dog-friendly seating, and the Yarra Valley Dairy close by has outdoor tables for a lunch stop.

Quietest on weekdays, when the indoor option is most likely to be open to dogs. Good for owners who want a calm tasting without leaving the dog outside.

Sources

• Maddens Rise - Yarra Valley Winery · maddensrise.com
• Dog Friendly Wineries in the Yarra Valley · vinomofo.com

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.