Elmswood Estate Winery, Yarra Valley
A few years ago on an impromptu visit to the Yarra Valley, my husband and I came upon a winery that has now become one of the gems to the Yarra Valley wine region. Elmswood Estate winery is found in the Seville region, about 45 minutes east of Melbourne and is definitely worth a visit, not only for its fine wines, tasty food and friendly staff, but the spectacular views of the Warburton Ranges.
When driving into this winery, there’s no indication of what lies beyond the vines and the building that houses the cellar door and offices, but once you arrive at the car park, the view that awaits will take your breath away. There is a glassed in pavilion that allows customers to have a glass of wine or enjoy some lunch all year round, which allows the view to take centre stage. However, there are also tables and chairs as well as wooden bench seats available outside for al fresco dining during the warmer weather.
Elmswood Estate offers a wide variety of high quality wines and they are regularly introducing new varieties to keep expanding on the wines that have bought visitors back again and again. Their well known and very popular wines include a sparkling Methode Champenoise, Oaked and Un-Oaked Chardonnay, Cabernet Rose, Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot while introducing in the past couple of years varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Pinot and Liquor Chardonnay and Cabernet styles. Everyone has a speciality, but for a great combination, you can’t go past the Oaked Chardonnay along with a cheese platter.
As dining in the Yarra Valley has become increasingly popular, Elmswood has remained a destination for enjoying tasty food for lunch on weekends. There is an extensive lunch menu which offers delicious, unpretentious food and will provide an option for even the fussiest eaters. If you’d like to sit back and relax with a cheese platter, or decide that something more filling is in order, such as the popular duck and pinot pie, or a steak sandwich, you won’t be disappointed with your food choice.
With the stunning views and wines at Elmswood, it has become one of the best wineries for weddings and functions. With all it has to offer, it is a very popular venue for weddings and requires bookings more than twelve months in advance, often longer. The staff at Elmswood Estate can assist with planning for the special day and offer services that include onsite catering and table arrangements, as well as providing the contact details for a number of entertainment and transport options.
All in all, Elmswood Winery is a one stop winery, providing everything you could possibly want on a day out to the Yarra Valley. Breathtaking views, delicious food, friendly staff and of course, quality wines, what more could you want at a winery?
