TRADITIONALLY, the Warburton Highway has been the quieter side of the Yarra Valley wine experience.
But tradition is challenged with Shedfest.
Each year, in October, the Warburton Valley wineries make a bit more noise about what they have on offer.
There’s the clink of glasses, lots of chatter around the cellar doors, the sound of laughter, a chorus of accolades for magnificent food and wine, the odd pop of a cork … and lots of music and song.
It’s a cacophony that’s made Shedfest Wine Festival one of the Valley’s most popular winery weekends.
Eight wineries will open their shed doors on 11 and 12 October this year, offering guests award-winning wines, fantastic regional fare, live music and entertaining games for the whole family.
The festival was established to showcase the unique charm of some of the wineries and vineyards along the southern side of the Yarra Valley and, now in its 12th year, the allure of the picturesque Warburton Highway is a well-established drawcard to the region.
It’s a beautiful time in the valley and an ideal weekend to relax, chat to the makers, taste local produce, take in the views, be entertained and watch the kids have fun, as you enjoy some of the valley’s unique wines.
Shedfest wineries are easy to find once you’re on the right track.
Take the right turn onto the Yarra Valley’s Warburton Highway and look for the ‘Shedfest’ signs.
You can purchase your Spiegelau souvenir glass for $15 at any winery to get you started.
To plan your day, or weekend, visit www.shedfest.com.au or phone 9730 2800 for details of participating wineries and how to make the most of your Shedfest visit.
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Wild Cattle Creek
Whispering Hills
Seville Estate
Seville Hill
Payne’s Rise
Five Oaks Vineyard
Elmswood Estate
Yarra Peaks
