Our Review
Marnong Estate is an expansive $35 million property 18km north of Tullamarine airport, overlooking the Macedon Ranges. The 480ha estate is a working farm with Angus cattle. Aside from the restored 19th century homestead, modern facilities include a range of wedding and function venues, restaurant, wine bar, accommodation, farm shop and cellar door. In 2016, the first vines went in following advice from Wine Network Consulting, with French-born Sandrine Gimon (ex-Rymill Estate, Coonawarra) leading the winemaking and Carl Duncan as the full-time vineyard manager. In 2024, Alex Beckett (ex-Briar Ridge) took over from Sandrine. Already, about 16.5ha are under vine including shiraz, chardonnay, pinot noir, montepulciano, pinot grigio, fiano and sangiovese, with more to come; including plans for a winery. -JANE FAULKNER
Specialities
Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Fiano, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Montepulciano
Cellar Door
Information
The cellar door is part of the overall Estate.
Hours
Fri–Sun 10–4, Mon–Thurs by appt
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Accommodation
Information
Set amongst the pristine backdrop of the Macedon Ranges and our own working farm, stay in architecturally designed, generous lodgings just 35 minutes north of Melbourne. Sample modern Australian with Mediterranean inspired dishes in our Bankvale Run restaurant and surrender to the casual, rural way of life.
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Stockist
Cellar Door and Restaurant only
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Alex Beckett |
| Viticulturalist |
Carl Duncan |
| Region |
Sunbury |
| Address |
2355 Mickleham Road, Mickleham, Vic 3064
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| Established |
2016 |
| Dozens |
5700 |
| Vineyards (area) |
16.53 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Fri–Sun 10–4, Mon–Thurs by appt |
| Telephone |
(03) 9216 3300
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| Website |
www.marnongestate.com.au
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