Woodend, Victoria, is home to several charming wineries, offering a unique and personalized experience for wine enthusiasts. One of the prominent wineries in the area is Mount Macedon Winery, known for its boutique, cool-climate wines and craft beers. Set on 80 acres of farmland with a boutique vineyard and panoramic views, the winery provides an idyllic location for a relaxed style lunch or dinner. Visitors can enjoy a wood-fired pizza in the Cellar Door or a two or three-course menu in the Restaurant, both of which showcase local and seasonal produce. The venue caters to various events and celebrations, including weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries. The winery's approach to wine and produce is centered around connecting with the land and letting the region's natural beauty speak for itself.
In addition to Mount Macedon Winery, the Macedon Ranges region is home to several other boutique and family-owned wineries, offering a total of 27 cellar doors for visitors to explore. Most of the producers in the region are boutique and family-owned, providing visitors with a unique and personalized experience to learn firsthand from some of Victoria’s best artisans of wine. The region's wine offerings are diverse, limited in quantity, and exceptionally high in quality, with a focus on cool-climate grape varieties such as delicate sparkling wines, refined chardonnay, and award-winning pinot noir. The wineries in the Macedon Ranges are located less than an hour from Melbourne, making it a convenient and rewarding destination for wine enthusiasts.