Tahbilk
4.5
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Step into a hidden oasis in Victoria where the natural landscape blends to complement a rich winemaking heritage. Established in 1860 and purchased by the Purbrick family in 1925, Tahbilk captures the hearts and minds of visitors to Nagambie as a beautiful and historic family-owned winery. Cellar Door ~ Weekdays: 11am to 5pm Weekends & Public Holidays: 10am to 5pm Tahbilk Estate Restaurant ~ Every Day 11am to 4pm Tuesday & Wednesday ~ Small Plate Menu
Duration: 2-3 hours
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- Andrew BKathmandu, Nepal2 contributionsGood wine tasting and great restaurantFriendly and informative cellar tasting. The tasting room is impressive and tastefully restored space with loads of history. Great food, service and ambience at the wetlands restaurant. The farmers market added a nice vibe to the visit.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 24 September 2023
- Lynne HBerwick, Australia144 contributionsA couples tastings, wanders and lunch!A special place, a fabulous day. We caught a taxi out for the tasting, just in case. The cellar door experience, and the tasting was fantastic. Kylie was friendly, helpful, informative and we enjoyed the experience. We wandered underneath to the cellars. WOW! We then wandered across to the wetlands restaurant. The menu just very tempting, we chose to stay and were very, very happy. Food was sensational. Wines to match. Service was good, and we could see the staff were busy. Finished sitting the deck with affogatos. A wonderful day, highly recommended. Bought boxes of wines!Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 November 2023
- tsm85990Adelaide, Australia130 contributionsTahblik worth a visitA nice old winery with great selection of wines. Tasting complimentary. Staff were very knowledgeable and knew their wines. Ask to visit the cellar to get a feel for old style wine making and storage.Thank you for the glowing review of our winery. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience during your visit, took advantage of our complimentary tastings, and enjoyed learning more about our wines by visiting the cellar. It's always a pleasure to share our passion for old-style wine-making with our customers. Thank you again for choosing to visit us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another tasting soon.Written 21 March 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 March 2024
- Kiwi721Wellington, New Zealand75 contributionsA top notch cellar experienceWhilst we didn't make it to the restaurant, its worth stopping here for the cellar door experience. One of the older wineries in the region, the wine is superb and an interesting spot to look around, including the cellar and its large barrels. The person who provided the tastings for us was friendly and knowledgeable and made some fantastic tasting suggestions. Would recommend adding it to your itinerary.Thank you for visiting Tahbilk Estate and sharing your experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our cellar door experience and the superb wines we have to offer. We take pride in providing our guests with a knowledgeable and friendly wine-tasting experience, so it's great to know that our team met your expectations. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future. Cheers!Written 21 March 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 March 2024
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Melbourne, Australia17,413 contributions
Mar 2022
Tahbilk Winery Estate, established in 1860, is the oldest family-owned winery and vineyard in Victoria. The Estate is owned by the Purbrick family for 5 generations since their purchase of the property in 1925.
Tahbilk is known for its Marsanne. Tahbilk has the world's largest single holding of Marsanne grapevines. Marsanne is a white wine grape variety from the Rhône Valley, perhaps best known for its role in the celebrated whites of Hermitage.
Tahbilk 1860 Vines Shiraz is produced from these plantings (some of the oldest in the world). After careful handpicking, fermentation takes place in century-old open oak vats followed by maturation in French oak for 18 months prior to bottling. An original label dating back to the 1870s has been adapted for this rare and unique wine.
My wife and I enjoyed visiting this winery and vineyard. We went hiking 6.3 km on the eco trail in this estate. During our visit on a Monday morning, there were no other visitors, which was very good for social distancing. Our car was the only car in the visitor's car park when we arrived and when we left.
Tahbilk is known for its Marsanne. Tahbilk has the world's largest single holding of Marsanne grapevines. Marsanne is a white wine grape variety from the Rhône Valley, perhaps best known for its role in the celebrated whites of Hermitage.
Tahbilk 1860 Vines Shiraz is produced from these plantings (some of the oldest in the world). After careful handpicking, fermentation takes place in century-old open oak vats followed by maturation in French oak for 18 months prior to bottling. An original label dating back to the 1870s has been adapted for this rare and unique wine.
My wife and I enjoyed visiting this winery and vineyard. We went hiking 6.3 km on the eco trail in this estate. During our visit on a Monday morning, there were no other visitors, which was very good for social distancing. Our car was the only car in the visitor's car park when we arrived and when we left.
Written 6 March 2022
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Thank you for the excellent review of Tahbilk Cellar Door, World_Traveller_838! We're thrilled to read that you enjoyed your visit, our wines and a quiet walk in the Wetlands.
Thanks again for sharing your experience with us, and we hope to see you soon at Tahbilk Winery Estate!
Written 16 May 2022
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JanetElw
Melbourne, Australia40 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
What a great day we had at Tabilk! We started with the farmers market, lots of yummy local produce to take back to our BnB for dinner that night.
Then a private tasting with Michael, in the most amazing old building, just like stepping back in time!
We had lunch at the restaurant overlooking the lake, absolutely beautiful full of birds to watch whilst having our meal, the barramundi was delicious as was my partners Silverside.
Tiny criticism, the waitress saying you's when addressing us was a little grating.
We then went for a walk around the lake, couldn't have asked for a better day!!
Can't wait to return.
Then a private tasting with Michael, in the most amazing old building, just like stepping back in time!
We had lunch at the restaurant overlooking the lake, absolutely beautiful full of birds to watch whilst having our meal, the barramundi was delicious as was my partners Silverside.
Tiny criticism, the waitress saying you's when addressing us was a little grating.
We then went for a walk around the lake, couldn't have asked for a better day!!
Can't wait to return.
Written 28 November 2020
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Thank you very much for visiting us, and for experiencing all the best parts of Tahbilk Winery, including the Wetlands View Restaurant, the Museum and the Eco-trails all in one day, it's fabulous to hear. We take your tiny criticism on board and whether "You's" is grating or endearing we'll certainly have a conversation about it within our team. Thanks again, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Written 14 December 2020
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SuzieLee71
Brisbane, Australia6,242 contributions
Feb 2022
This is a lovely heritage Australian style winery set in natural bushlands and wetlands. The wines are reasonable and quite reasonably priced and they do not charge for tasting. Marie gave us a very good wine tasting and lots of information about things to see and do locally!
Written 27 February 2022
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Thank you for your kind words about Tahbilk Cellar Door, SuzieLee71. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us and our wines! Our team takes great pride in providing an informative and enjoyable wine tasting experience for our guests, so it's wonderful to know that we succeeded in doing so for you.
We hope you'll visit us again soon!
Written 16 May 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,536 contributions
Mar 2023
Tahbilk is one of Victoria's best known wineries. It has been producing estate grown and bottled wines since the 1860s.. It specializes in Rhone Valley varieties, such as Marsanne and Roussanne. The pre phyloxera reds are treasured and sell for premium prices.
Written 5 March 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,536 contributions
Apr 2022
Tahbilk is owned and managed by thr Purbick family, who are members of Australia's First Families of Wine, The famous chateau is the hallmark of Tahbilk, This well-known winery has a museum block that pre-dates the disastrous phylloxera plague of the 1860s, that almost wiped out the Australian wine industry. Tahbilk has extensive plantings of classic Rhone Valley grape varieties such as Marsanne. Marsanne is one of the few white wines that improve with age. Their Shiraz is a classic red that's full of flavour.
Written 25 April 2022
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Thank you for your Review on Tahbilk Jeffry. We are truly passionate about our wine, and it's great to see that it shows in your review.
Our 1860 Vine Shiraz block is a true testament to Australian wine history, and we're proud to have just a half hectare of plantings on the estate, it showcases the flavours of the Nagambie Lakes Wine region perfectly. We hope you'll get to try it someday soon!
Written 16 May 2022
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JElliot32
New South Wales, Australia3,962 contributions
June 2023
We called in at Chateau Tahbilk for a cellar-door experience. We didn't dine at their restaurant nor undertake any other activities. We were quite familiar with their wines, which we liked ... a lot. We were certainly not to be disappointed. When we arrived we were surprised that the winery reminded us a wine chateau we had visited near Bordeaux a few years ago. Both the buildings and the grounds were very reminiscent. The winery dates from 1860 and has an impressive provenance. We sampled an array of whites and reds, including some vintage reds that aren't normally available for tasting, but the bottles had already been opened ... so our host invited us to try these too, which was must appreciated. And there no fee fo tasting at Tahbilk - unlike virtually any winery in NSW you go to these days.
We particularly liked their Cab Sav and the Cab Merlot, as well as some of the whites. Needless to say, we came away with a box of wine and also joined their wine club.
Don't miss the very impressive, evocative cellar under the tasting area. Also, the winery says it is carbon-neutral, another positive.
We particularly liked their Cab Sav and the Cab Merlot, as well as some of the whites. Needless to say, we came away with a box of wine and also joined their wine club.
Don't miss the very impressive, evocative cellar under the tasting area. Also, the winery says it is carbon-neutral, another positive.
Written 1 July 2023
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joanneandbrians
Melbourne, Australia20 contributions
Nov 2020
We couldn't wait for the "ring of steel" to come down to visit one of our favorite destinations - and it did not disappoint. First a tasting with the helpful and personable staff, followed by a wonderful lunch overlooking the beautiful waterways with incredibly attentive staff. This is an experience that all Melbournians should experience.
Written 23 November 2020
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Thank you very much! We're always happy to help, and it's lovely to hear you found the team personable and attentive. We hope you returned to Melbourne feeling refreshed and are looking forward to your next escape to the country soon!
Written 14 December 2020
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Travel_addict13_10
Australia623 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Our tasting experience at Tahbilk was excellent. It is such an old winery and some of the old buildings are still being retained. It looks so attractive as you drive up. We were able to go downstairs into the cellar that dates back to 1860. Those attending to us were so helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. We really enjoyed the experience and the wines themselves. We joined their wine club (which, unusually, does not require a commitment to boxes of wine arriving on your door step regularly .) There was a very good variety of wines and at reasonable prices. This is certainly worth a visit.
Written 3 October 2022
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1,086 contributions
Apr 2021
Tahbilk Winery is a great place to visit and has lots to do. Its requires half a day for a full visit. The premises date from 1860 and there are many old building still in use. You can also visit the wine cellar and see the 100 year old Shiraz wine barrels. And of course there is the Cellar Door where the staff are happy to server you each of the wines on taste, of which there are many.
After downing some samples, take the time to walk their Eco Trail. The trails largely follow part of the river. Early on in the walk, an old wooden bridge crosses the river for the walking tracks on the other side. Paths are well sign posted. There are multiple options for length of walks depending on how you feel.
After downing some samples, take the time to walk their Eco Trail. The trails largely follow part of the river. Early on in the walk, an old wooden bridge crosses the river for the walking tracks on the other side. Paths are well sign posted. There are multiple options for length of walks depending on how you feel.
Written 2 May 2021
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Thank you for your review and kind words about our winery. It sounds like you enjoyed yourself during your visit! We're glad to hear that you were able to see the cellar door and taste some of our wines.
We hope we'll be able to welcome you back soon!
Written 4 October 2021
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LindsayMann
Melbourne, Australia1,741 contributions
Dec 2021
This was our first visit to Tahbilk and we had an outstanding wine tasting and dining experience.. Our wine tasting was scheduled an hour prior to the lunch booking. We arrived on time and were given one of the outdoor tasting tables overlooking the Goulburn River. Lyn took us through a tasting of all the scheduled wines plus some extras reflecting our particular interests. There is a good range of wines. Lyn was very informative and helpful. We finished with just sufficient time to walk across to the restaurant. I particularly like the Museum Release Marsanne, the Marsanne blend and the Verdelho. Amongst the reds, I particularly liked the Museum Release Cav Sav and the Old Vines Cab Shiraz. We left with a box of wines. The lunch was excellent. Service was very timely, friendly and helpful. We loved the slow cooked lamb and the barramundi. Our table was outside with a beautiful view of the lagoon. We will definitely be back.
Written 6 December 2021
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Thank you for the detailed review Lindsay. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit.
Written 12 December 2021
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