Established in 2002 by Helmut Konecsny, Rochford Wines is known for combining a working winery with a cellar door, restaurant, bar, art gallery, and outdoor concert venue. Located about 50 minutes from Melbourne in Coldstream, and a short drive from Healesville Sanctuary, it’s one of the Yarra Valley’s most well-rounded destinations. Best known for cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the estate also hosts the popular A Day on the Green concerts.
Your host puts together a session around the varieties Rochford does best, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, explaining what makes each one a product of this specific part of the valley.
Taste at the cellar door, move to the Wine Bar for a flight and platter, or head to the Spirited Bar for gin and whisky. The Courtyard is there if you want to take it outside under the shade of the elm.
Rochford's range spans an accessible estate tier through to premium single vineyard releases with enough variety to suit guests at every level of wine interest.
Isabella's Restaurant looks directly out over the winery and across the Great Dividing Ranges; book a table, and the view does as much work as the food and wine.
Between the cellar door, the Wine Bar, the Spirited Bar, the art gallery, and the observation tower, Rochford gives you more reasons to stay than almost any other winery in the valley.
Guided tours include return transfers from Melbourne, so everyone in the group can drink freely without anyone sitting out.
This stop is ideal if you are looking for:
Wine, entertainment, fine dining, and exceptional views converge at Rochford, a one-stop Yarra Valley experience that covers everything from a structured wine session to a full lunch or an afternoon at the Spirited Bar.
Staff tailor the tasting to almost everyone's liking, with a knowledgeable team that makes the experience feel personal rather than transactional.
Whether the group is into wine, gin, whisky, food, music, or just a good afternoon outdoors, Rochford has a reason to stay longer.
Group tastings are available for groups of 10 or more by advance booking, with multilingual staff available to assist international visitors.
Family-friendly with kids' menus and open outdoor spaces, equally suited to couples, first-time visitors, and wine enthusiasts wanting a broad and well-paced introduction to the valley.
Rochford's cellar door gives you direct access to wines grown across three cool-climate vineyard sites, with staff who can walk you through every variety, every vintage, and steer you toward the bottle that suits you best.
An engaging session across the estate range and single vineyard reserve labels, with a team that knows the wines inside out.
Warm, rustic decor with vineyard-facing windows, and direct access to the Wine Bar, Spirited Bar, and Isabella's Restaurant from the same building.
Five wines in approximately 30 minutes. Chardonnay $15, Pinot Noir $15, Estate Wine $12, Single Vineyard $18 — all redeemable against a wine purchase.
The team covers the full range from estate to single vineyard reserve labels, with multilingual staff available for international visitors.
A 5-star winery experience with estate-grown cool-climate wines across an approachable range and a premium single vineyard tier.
Group tastings for 10 or more by advance booking, with multilingual staff available for international guests.
A tiered tasting format with themed sessions by varietal, suited to all levels of wine knowledge and interest.
Isabella's Restaurant can host up to 240 people for lunch or dinner, and over 300 for a cocktail function, one of the most capable group dining venues in the valley.
Wine, dining, a Spirited Bar, art gallery, outdoor concert venue, and observation tower — all on one estate.
Address: Rochford Wines, 878-880 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream, VIC 3770 | Find on maps
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 Isabella's. Add extra time for the Spirited Bar, art gallery, or observation tower.
Bookings are recommended for tastings and essential for restaurant reservations. Groups of 10 or more must book in advance by phone or online. On guided tours, sessions are pre-arranged.
Rochford is best known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with an estate range, a mid-tier selection, and single vineyard reserve wines grown across three cool-climate vineyard sites in the Yarra Valley.
A session runs approximately 30 minutes across 5 wines. Themed tasting options are: Chardonnay $15, Pinot Noir $15, Estate Wine $12, and Single Vineyard $18. Tasting fees are redeemable against a wine purchase.
Isabella's uses French techniques with Mediterranean flavours, with a seasonal menu created by Executive Chef Ramiz Shaikh to complement Rochford's wines. A set menu is available with a 2-course option at $60 and a 3-course option at $70, alongside a casual dining menu with main plates ranging from $34 to $65. Lunch is not included in a standard tasting but is be part of the guided tour options.
Yes. The cellar door is open daily from 10am to 5pm and accepts walk-ins for individual visits and smaller groups.
45 to 60 minutes for a standard cellar door session. Up to two hours if a sit-down lunch at Isabella's is included.
Yes. Rochford is family-friendly with kids' menus at Isabella's and open outdoor spaces. The estate's scale makes it comfortable for families with children.
Yes. Wheelchair accessible facilities are available throughout the main visitor areas. Contact the estate ahead of your visit to confirm specific arrangements.
Yes. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome at outdoor tables. Check with the estate for current indoor pet policies.
Smart casual is appropriate. The restaurant has a relaxed but polished atmosphere with floor-to-ceiling windows and vineyard views — comfortable, neat clothing suits the setting well.
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