Pimpernel Vineyards

Pimpernel is a small premium producer on Hill Road at Coldstream, making hand-crafted, dry-grown wines in a quiet, rustic setting among the vines. The cellar door runs Thursday to Sunday, and the intimate scale is the thing to plan around with a dog.

The dog setup. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating and the surrounding grounds, on a lead, since this is open vineyard rather than a fenced dog area. The indoor tasting room is small and intimate, so dogs generally stay outside; confirm on arrival. This is a boutique room, not a busy cafe, so bring your own water bowl and treats.

Good to know. The wines are the reason to come: premium pinot noir, chardonnay and syrah from dry-grown fruit, with tastings often hosted personally by knowledgeable staff. It suits people who want a calm, considered tasting rather than a buzzy day out, which also makes it good for a settled dog.

Getting there. On-site gravel parking sits near the cellar door at 6 Hill Road, easy to reach off the Melba Highway. Tastings run 10am to 5pm Thursday to Sunday, and an appointment is recommended.

Nearby with the dogs. Other Coldstream wineries with lawns take dogs in their outdoor areas, and Healesville township about fifteen minutes on has dog-friendly cafes with outdoor seating.

Book ahead given the limited days and intimate scale. Good for owners with a calm dog who want a serious, unhurried tasting.

Sources

• Pimpernel Vineyards | Yarra Valley Winery & Cellar Door · pimpernelvineyards.com.au
• Pimpernel Vineyards - Wine Yarra Valley · wineyarravalley.com.au

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