Winery · Dixons Creek
Sutherland Estate
Winery in Dixons Creek known for sparkling tempranillo, wedding venue.
About Sutherland Estate
A small but respected Yarra Valley winery, Sutherland Estate sits in Dixons Creek with a respectable 4.9-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.
Notable features include wheelchair access and accessibility features and a dog-friendly policy for the outdoor area. One recent guest summed it up: "Lovely day out and drive to the Y arra Valley. Grazing box is great value, I had to bring some home. Lovely wine choice, more and better than many other wineries. Views are great. A variety of amenities inside and…"
Sutherland Estate opens just 2 days a week — bookings well in advance are strongly advised, particularly for weekend lunch. 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 Sutherland Estate at 2010 Melba Hwy, Dixons Creek VIC 3775, Australia. With bookings on 04 0205 2287. 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 (4.9★ on Google)
- ✓ Working winery — cellar door tastings of estate wines
- ✓ Dog-friendly
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ 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
- 2010 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 2 days a week - bookings essential.
- Bookings
- Book by phone on 04 0205 2287. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"Lovely day out and drive to the Y arra Valley. Grazing box is great value, I had to bring some home. Lovely wine choice, more and better than many other wineries. Views are great. A variety of amenities inside and outside."
"We had the most idyllic stay in this beautiful location. The accomodation has great views and is good value. The setting of the whole site is amazing with panoramic views from the huge windows. We’ll be back."
"Amazing, great and beautiful. We had an absolutely amazing experience at Sutherland Estate for my friends wedding. From start to finish, everything was perfect. Cathy and her family went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and truly cared for. The food was incredible, the atmosphere was war"