Stefani Estate Cellar Door

A boutique, family-run cellar door at 735 Old Healesville Road, pouring small-batch Yarra Valley and Heathcote wines with an Italian leaning. Dogs are welcome with you in the outdoor seating and garden, which suits a quiet, hands-on tasting away from the busier town venues.

The dog setup. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, typically in the outdoor seating and the open lawn and garden. The property is not securely fenced, so keep the dog close and under control, and keep them off the furniture. Staff are usually accommodating, but bring your own water bowl and treats.

Good to know. The focus is small-batch wines, with Sangiovese and Pinot Noir to the fore, in an intimate, family-run setting. Opening is limited, commonly Saturdays only, so book your tasting ahead and confirm the day before you drive out.

Getting there. It is roughly 60 to 90 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, with on-site parking. The cellar door sits out of the town centre, so plan it as a destination rather than a walk-up.

For a leg-stretch, the reservoir park and the main-street cafes are a short drive back towards town.

Sources

• Stefani Estate Cellar Door - Visit Yarra Valley · visityarravalley.com.au
• Stefani Estate Wines · stefaniwines.com.au
• Stefani Estate Cellar Door - Yarra Valley · restaurantsyarravalley.com.au

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