Winery · Dixons Creek
Mandala Wines
Winery in Dixons Creek known for lamb selection, cellar door.
About Mandala Wines
A characterful Yarra Valley cellar door tucked, Mandala Wines sits in Dixons Creek with a respectable 4.4-star Google rating. The cellar door is the focus here — a chance to taste through the range with someone who actually makes the wine, in a setting that's been crafted by years of careful viticulture.
Cellar door tastings are typically walk-in friendly, though weekends can be busy. Most venues offer flights of 5-8 wines for a small fee, often refundable against a purchase. The mix here usually leans toward cool-climate varieties — pinot noir, chardonnay, cabernet — that the Yarra Valley is known for.
The venue is notable for wheelchair access and accessibility features. One recent guest summed it up: "We enjoyed a fantastic wine tasting with Rob the cellar door manager. He was so knowledgeable and intuitive, established what wines we liked and gave us tastes of many wines we loved and subsequently bought! Now to get…"
Mandala Wines operates 7 days a week, giving plenty of options for fitting it into a Yarra Valley itinerary. Cellar door tastings are most enjoyable midweek when crowds are lighter; weekend visits can mean queueing for tastings, particularly during the March-May autumn season.
You'll find Mandala Wines at 1568 Melba Hwy, Dixons Creek VIC 3775, Australia. With bookings on 04 0980 9058. And full menu details on the venue's website. The cellar door is the obvious reason to drop in, but several nearby venues offer lunch within a short drive.
Why visit
- ✓ Consistently well-reviewed (4.4★ on Google)
- ✓ Working winery — cellar door tastings of estate wines
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Full bar with local wines and craft beers
- ✓ Easy Dixons Creek drive from Melbourne (60-90 minutes)
What to expect on your visit
A relaxed, table-service experience that suits an unhurried lunch or dinner. Bookings recommended on weekends; midweek visits offer greater flexibility.
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Plan your visit
- Getting here
- 1568 Melba Hwy, Dixons Creek VIC 3775, Australia - typically a 60-90 minute drive from Melbourne CBD. Free parking is available on-site or in nearby street parking.
- When to visit
- Open seven days a week. Weekend lunch (Friday-Sunday) is peak season - book ahead.
- Bookings
- Book by phone on 04 0980 9058. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"We enjoyed a fantastic wine tasting with Rob the cellar door manager. He was so knowledgeable and intuitive, established what wines we liked and gave us tastes of many wines we loved and subsequently bought! Now to get it back to New Zealand 😄 Their current sale should not be missed."
"Lovely selection of wines, wine tasting was a little rushed and smaller portions than other places around the YV, but great staff and will be coming back! Purchased a great sparkling."
"Wonderful food and beautiful restaurant! We love their pastas and authentic Italian wood-fired pizzas. 100% recommend to all visitors passing through Yarra Valley."
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