For wine lovers who dream of immersing themselves in the wineries near Ocean Grove, this is the ultimate guide to four of our favourite wineries plus three incredible local winery tours. Prepare your taste buds for an adventure of the senses. This is a delight you’ll always savour, full of breathtaking landscapes, premium wines and incredible cellar door experiences.
Enchanting eclectic wine tasting at Oakdene
A wine lover’s visit to Ocean Grove isn’t complete without a trip to the family-owned vineyard, Oakdene. This multi-award-winning boutique vineyard has the most amazing cellar door straight out of a fairytale.
The ‘Upside-Down House’ is a magical setting for an eclectic wine tasting treat of hand-crafted wines. The selection of wines ranges from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and a refined selection of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Ask any question about the wines as the Oakdene team have a deep knowledge of their wines and are happy to help you decide which wines to take home to enjoy.
After sampling these elegant wines, take a stroll around Oakdene’s stunning gardens and catch a glimpse of the unique artwork dotted around the grounds. After you work up an appetite, pull up a seat at their award-winning contemporary restaurant or their more casual dining café. Soak up Oakdene’s ambience, it is full of character and enchantment.
Live music and pizza Sundays at Leura Park Estate
The state-of-the-art winery at Leura Park Estate is full to the brim with rustic-chic ambience, from their newly renovated and very hip cellar door to an impressive art opera style compound nicknamed the Vault.
There is also the ever-popular grassy al fresco area for a sunny picnic outing and their rare and exclusive wine appreciation master class experience. The winery is a renowned producer of premium cool maritime climate wines, with their wines boasting a distinctive and delightful French-style subtlety.
They use traditional practices of hand picking, foot-stomping, wild yeast fermentation and premium French oak barrels. Choose from Sparkling Blanc de Blanc, Sparkling Pinot Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, or Cabernet Sauvignon.
Sundays are the perfect time to visit with their live music a must to experience while feasting on superb pizzas, al fresco platters, delightful cheeses and local fresh food fare. This is a must-do when you visit the wineries near Ocean Grove.
Award-winning wines, craft beer and boutique gin at McGlashan’s Wallington Estate
Experience a winery in the spectacular Bellarine region with a delicious difference. Only 10 minutes from Ocean Grove, McGlashan’s Wallington Estate not only produces award-winning wines but also operates a sublime gin distillery called farmdog brewing.
This charming winery specialises in Chardonnay, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio, while the distillery brews craft beer and specialty gin. Experience the full flavours this unique winery has to offer with wine, gin and beer tastings. For food enthusiasts, the cellar door is a haven of choice with wood fire pizza and gourmet grazing platters perfectly matched with your choice of hand crafted gin, beer or wine.
Go for a wander around this impressive winery as there is memorabilia galore with a classic car display and automotive, maritime, and winemaking memorabilia collection to discover. This is a taste sensation with an awesome cellar door vibe to truly embrace.
Bespoke Italian cheese and wine bar at Annie’s Enoteca
Be spoilt for choice at Annie’s with a Provedore & Produce Store and Enoteca in the heart of beautiful Barwon Heads.
This is a much loved and unique café, wine bar, deli and food store rolled into one gorgeous gustation experience. Annie’s Provedore & Produce Store serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner set amongst an eclectic display of delicacies and pantry staples. It is a visual feast for the eyes and a food lovers haven for both locals and holidaymakers alike. Absorb the classic rustic atmosphere while sipping a barista-made coffee, savouring a hearty home-cooked meal or a light Italian inspired grazing plate. On Friday and Saturday nights, the café transforms into the bespoke cheese and wine bar, Annie’s Enoteca.
Enoteca is the Italian word for a wine bar or wine library, and here you can try the delicious array of local wines from the wineries near Ocean Grove. Relax with friends inside this beautiful slice of Italy while tasting local wines and nibbling delectable cheeses under the vines decorating the store and creating a great ambience.
Want someone else to arrange your winery tour?
These Geelong wine tour companies do winery tours in the Ocean Grove region. They pick you up from your accommodation and a chauffeur drives you in comfort and style to the finest wineries along the Bellarine Peninsula and Surfcoast.
Geelong Winery Tours:
Caters to couples and smaller groups specialising in a hassle-free and stress-free experience. They offer three tours from the Tasting Tour, which runs for four hours and takes you to 3-4 different wineries. The Big Day Out tour runs for six hours and includes over 30 different wine tastings. Last but not least is their delicious Chocolates & Wine tour designed for a single group of 5-11 people and is a six-hour tour that takes you to three different wineries & the famous Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie.
Wilson’s Winery Tours:
Their ultimate goal for your winery tour is to, ‘Make sure that you have a fun and memorable experience’. They have over eight winery tour packages and a custom package option. You will tour with a wine industry expert, who has over 25 years of experience and a passion for wine. Each tour can be customised to include everything you want for your perfect wine tasting day. You can even create your own music playlist.
For the Love of Grape:
They love people, wine and having a great time and offer tailor-made winery tours near Ocean Grove. Their wine tour packages include a Full Day Private Tour, DIY Tour and a Large Group Private Tour. Discover hidden gems and warm, friendly and inviting cellar doors and even the odd distillery and brewery. These ladies are speciality wine tour operators who love to celebrate any occasion and visit boutique wineries.
So when you stay next, spend a day visiting the local wineries near Ocean Grove. It’s an all-time fun experience for everyone. Take your pick of the wineries because we have some of the most spectacular cellar doors in Victoria.
