Exploring the region: Local Food & Wine
The wine and food options around our lovely town are
growing, with many more opportunities to sample wines from
the region at
- Snobs Creek Estate
www.snobscreekvineyard.com.au A pretty
vineyard on the banks of the Goulburn River
on the way to Eildon, - great range of
varietals on tasting.
- Rees Miller Estate - a great vineyard
near Yea, for the red wine enthusiast -
Silkie and David also have a great line in
cleanskins, so you could stock up with
something for every occasion Tel. 5797 2101.
- Growlers Gully - near Merton, is open
for tastings and offers a great platter for
a light lunch as well, which is always a
great option Tel. 5778 9615
- Nillahcootie Estate - is a great new
find for us - on the Midland Hwy, enroute to
Benalla, it has a great restaurant & a good
range of wines, with a fabulous view over
Lake Nillahcootie
www.nillahcootieestate.com.au
- Stonelea Country Estate is always a
perfect option for that special dinner,
bookings are advisable
www.stonelea.com.au
- Giddy Goat Cafe in Yarck
- Grant Street Grocer in Alexandra for breakfast, lunch and diner
- Or select from the cafes or one of the four pubs in Alexandra
- Finally you can sample a great range of
local wines and food at the Ruffy Produce
Store which is the perfect spot for a casual
lunch under the trees in summer, or cosy and
warm inside in winter
