De Bortoli is built around the family philosophy of sharing good wine, good food, and good times, and that warmth comes through in everything from the cellar door to the restaurant floor.
What to expect during your visit to De Bortoli
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Founded by Vittorio and Giuseppina De Bortoli, the Yarra Valley estate is now run by their granddaughter Leanne De Bortoli and her husband, chief winemaker Steve Webber, a family legacy that still feels personal, nearly a century on. Located approximately 50 km north-east of Melbourne near Dixons Creek, the estate spans over 170 hectares across three vineyard sites and is home to the winery, cellar door, and Locale Restaurant, all open seven days a week.
A staff member takes you through a hand-picked selection of De Bortoli's Yarra Valley wines, explaining each one, where the grapes grew, how the wine was made, and what makes it worth drinking.
Warm, relaxed, and genuinely welcoming, De Bortoli's cellar door reflects four generations of Italian hospitality. Staff here are not reading from a script.
Cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Syrah, alongside wines from the family's other Australian regions and the legendary Noble One dessert wine.
Sit at the bar, take a cheese platter to the gardens, or book a table at Locale Restaurant for a proper Italian lunch. There is no set way to spend your time here.
Locale Restaurant sits on a hill with the estate vineyards below and the Great Dividing Range and Dandenong Ranges framing either side, a lunch setting that is hard to beat in the valley.
Guided tours include return transfers from Melbourne, so every member of the group can drink freely without anyone sitting out.
This stop is ideal if you are looking for:
De Bortoli is built around the family philosophy of sharing good wine, good food, and good times, and that warmth comes through in everything from the cellar door to the restaurant floor.
The cellar door offers everything from general counter tastings of Yarra Valley wines to speciality gourmet sessions, including premium and reserve labels matched with matured cheeses.
Wine, Italian-inspired dining at Locale Restaurant, interactive wine experiences including blending workshops, picnic lawns, and a children's playground, all on one estate!
Group tastings are welcome by appointment, and the estate's scale and facilities mean large groups are handled efficiently without feeling rushed.
A vibrant, family-friendly winery that works equally well for couples, families, first-time visitors, and international travellers wanting a warm and approachable introduction to the Yarra Valley.
There is no better place to try De Bortoli's wines than where they were made. The cellar door gives you direct access to the full range, with staff on hand to guide you through every pour.
Staff walk you through a curated selection of Yarra Valley wines, covering what makes each one worth drinking. The standard tasting covers up to 8 wines at $20 per person across reds, whites, and dessert wines.
A contemporary, accessible space with a lift between the cellar door and restaurant, and a cheese room and shop on-site.
A general counter tasting or a gourmet session with reserve labels matched to cheese. For something private, the Trophy Room offers a hosted tasting with food matching.
Grab a cheese platter for the picnic gardens, or book a wine blending workshop or cooking school experience seasonally.
Named Best Large Cellar Door in the Yarra Valley by Gourmet Traveller Wine, with a TripAdvisor Hall of Fame award for consistent service.
Ample car and coach parking, including disabled parking, making it one of the most logistically straightforward group stops in the valley.
A wine range spanning approachable everyday varietals to iconic single-vineyard and reserve releases, with something for every level of interest.
Knowledgeable staff who guide guests through the wines with warmth and a genuine passion for the family's story.
Wine, Italian dining at Locale, picnic gardens, a children's playground, and a cooking school, all on one estate.
Address: De Bortoli Wines Yarra Valley, 58 Pinnacle Lane, Dixons Creek, VIC 3775 | Find on map
Opening hours
Time needed at the winery: 45 minutes to 1 hour for a standard cellar door session. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours if including lunch at Locale or a more relaxed visit across the gardens and grounds.
Bookings are recommended for the cellar door, particularly for weekends and groups. Group tastings require an appointment. On guided tours, sessions are pre-arranged so guests arrive at an organised visit.
The estate is best known for cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown across three Yarra Valley vineyard sites, including the iconic Lusatia Park Vineyard. The Noble One Botrytis Semillon, produced at the family's Riverina estate, is also available for tasting at the cellar door and is one of Australia's most celebrated dessert wines.
Not in a standard cellar door session. Some premium tour options include a three-course Italian lunch at Locale Restaurant. The restaurant is open Thursday to Monday for lunch from 12 pm, and Saturday evenings for dinner.
Yes. The cellar door is open daily from 10am to 5pm and accepts walk-ins, though bookings are recommended for groups and weekends.
45 to 60 minutes for a standard cellar door session. Up to two hours if a sit-down lunch at Locale is included.
Yes. The cellar door is designed to be friendly and approachable for all levels of wine knowledge, with staff who explain each wine clearly and without pretension.
Yes. The cellar door and on-site shop stock the full De Bortoli Yarra Valley range, including single-vineyard releases. Home delivery is available for orders within Australia and China.
Yes. The estate has a children's playground, open picnic lawns, and a family-friendly atmosphere throughout. It is one of the more accommodating Yarra Valley wineries for guests travelling with children.
Smart casual is appropriate. The restaurant has a warm, Italian-inspired atmosphere, relaxed but not casual. Comfortable, neat clothing suits the setting well.
Yes. The estate has full wheelchair and disability access to both the cellar door and restaurant, with a lift installed between the two levels, and disabled parking on-site.
