TarraWarra Estate
Star Cellar Door
(03) 5962 3311
tarrawarra.com.au
After more than 20 years at TarraWarra, winemaker Clare Halloran goes from strength to strength. The sleek subterranean cellar door offers an exciting range of wines for tasting. Chardonnay and pinot noir feature, ranging from affordable weekday drinking through to showstopping examples of what Yarra Valley is capable of. Cool-climate shiraz and merlot alongside newer plantings of barbera and nebbiolo offer a glimpse of the future.The elegant restaurant features a seasonal tasting menu inspired by the kitchen garden. For a more relaxed vibe, book a picnic hamper and sip wine on the lush lawn or the deck shaded by peppercorn trees. Sustainability is paramount here, with ongoing projects to minimise the environmental footprint. NICOLE BILSON
OUTSTANDING WINE: 2018 TarraWarra South Block Chardonnay, A$40