Guildford Vineyard

'Guildford Vineyard is a new enterprise in gold rush country bordered by the Castlemaine Diggings National Park. It's been a work in progress, but everything is coming together nicely, with a native garden flourishing as a sanctuary for bird life, a piste for those who want to play pétanque, and a winery cut straight out of the rugged slate hillside. A pizza oven, adorned with work by a local sculptor, provides good food, and the hearty Shiraz is right in the best regional style.' RALPH KYTE-POWELL

Guildford Vineyard and Cellar is located near Guildford in Central Victoria and is close to Daylesford and Castlemaine. It is 12km from the Chocolate Mill towards Castlemaine, it is on the Goldfields tourism route and is a member of the Macedon Ranges Vignerons Association.

The vineyards are planted to Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Viognier producing award winning wines, where wine from all varieties are available for tasting and sales with wine available by the glass in the courtyard overlooking the vineyards. Platters are available by ordering in advance and live music events are arranged in the courtyard area. A unique feature is the massive stone walled cellar for making and storing wines. Other local events and features are the Guilford Banjo Jamboree, the Swiss Italian Festa.