McGlashan's Wallington Estate

Bellarine Peninsula


In a rustic purpose-built shed overlooking the vines, this popular cellar door does free tastings of its cool-climate wines. It also makes a decent beer. It's run by a local diver, so you can taste freshly caught abalone along with delicious seafood platters and wood-fired pizzas. The shed is covered in sporting and motor-car memorabilia, and hosts classic-car shows at weekends.

Newly built self-contained cottages ($220 per double) overlook the vines and have eco credentials.


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