Del Rios Winery and Restaurant in Anakie offers an exquisite dining experience, blending the allure of fine wines with stunning scenic views. Visitors are treated to a range of options, from a delightful wine selection to a variety of cocktails and sangrias.
del Rios Winery and Restaurant has quite a manifesto (see below) so it has a lot to live up to. We happily chatted to Esther del Rio who is quite the conversationalist and definitely added her own personal charm to our lunch.
del Rios Winery and Restaurant offers what I would describe as a finedining experience and this is definitely appreciated out on the western edge of Melbourne. The experience here compared to say Rosana Bistro and Bar at the Holiday Inn in Werribee I have to say I preferred the experience at del Rios Winery and Restaurant much more.
del Rios Winery and Restaurant has an extensive tapas menu fitting the winery setting. You can expect anything from Bruschetta, Boquerones (pickled white anchovies with toasted bread), Gambas al Ajillo (prawns in creamy garlic sauce), Pulpo a la Gallega (Galician style octopus served with potatoes and bread) and lots more.
In other words del Rios Winery and Restaurant is fully committed to its Spanish theme. This is great as it helps del Rios Winery and Restaurant stand out from the crowd, lets you have some unique dishes and helps make your dining experience more memorable.
A common issue I have with restaurants these days is a lack of originality and seemingly many restaurants having almost identical menus. It is nice going somewhere where you can expect something different.
del Rios Winery and Restaurant is committed to offering locally made produce that showcases their own farmed Scottish Angus Beef and Texel Freissian lambs. You can expect anything from Carne de res (succulent slow-cooked estate-grown beef served with jus and baked potatoes), Cordero (estate grown lamb served with jus and baked potatoes), Bistec, steak (premium pasture fed porterhouse steak), Calamar Frito (calamari served with rocket salad) and more.
You can accompany your mains with a selection ranging from hand cut potatoes in Spanish tomato sauce, grilled broccolini with chilli and Jerez vinegar, Ensalada (seasonal salad), Pan (fresh bread served with homemade whipped butter) and classic chips.
Perhaps a small letdown is their rather subdued dessert menu. I guess that means you should top up on some extra wine! Befitting its Spanish theme you can have traditional Spanish churros served with a dipping sauce of your choice, Spanish almond cake or maybe a Spanish crème brúlée.
Winemaking
Nestled in the scenic Moorabool Valley, the Anakie Vineyard sits gracefully on the slopes of an extinct volcano. This unique location blesses the vineyard with rich red volcanic soils, complemented by an enriched limestone base. These fertile grounds, steeped in geological history, provide a robust foundation for the vineyard, lending distinct characteristics to the wines produced here.
The cool climate of the region plays a crucial role in shaping the vineyard's output. It contributes to the creation of wines that are not only elegant and refined but also possess a unique ruggedness. This distinct quality is a nod to the vineyard's ancient past, reflecting the enduring legacy of its volcanic origins in every bottle.
In a nutshell
del Rios Winery and Restaurant is one of our favourite restaurants in the outer west. A lovely location and an extensive selection of wine, beers, cider, sangria and more including their own locally produced wines. A Spanish and contemporary modern styled food menu using local seasonal produce and their own farmed Scottish angus beef and Texel Friesian cross lamb del Rios Winery and Restaurant offers a finedining experience with great hospitality and very fair pricing. Highly recommended.
Location
del Rios Winery and Restaurant is located at 2290 Geelong-Ballan Rd, Anakie VIC 3213
If you are located in Werribee then del Rios Winery and Restaurant is only 39 minutes drive away.
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