Rolling into Blue Pyrenees Estate felt like a deep breath after a big week. I am a mid forties mum who never travels without a camera and two curious kids aged ten and eight. The wide sky and vine rows lit up my inner photographer while Tommy our Labrador trotted beside us on the grass and gave the welcome sniff of approval.
>With a little playlist love from Taylor Swift and Blur the scene was set for a calm country tasting that already felt golden. Rocking out to "Bugman" or "Song 2" from Blur definitely makes a contrast to Taylor!
At the cellar door the team poured with care and the chat flowed just like talking with my besties. We talked music and local growers and I picked up fresh tips on how grenache and tempranillo differ compared to my favs Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. I am a self confessed featherweight wine drinker quantity wise but do love big reds. The reds at Blue Pyrenees Estate carry fine spice and length that makes them a winner with me.
Halliday Wine Companion winner: Blue Pyrenees Estate is a constant Halliday Wine Companion winner so make sure to treat yourself to something special while you are here. If you aren't a local you really should make the most of it as getting here isn't necessarily the easiest due to it's distance away from Melbourne. Trying before you buy means you are pretty much guaranteed something exceptional.
I love real cellar door conversations. Supporting regional makers while learning on the go always feels like a weekend win.
Blue Pyrenees Estate is my kind of country escape. Calm views thoughtful wines kind service and space to wander with a camera and a happy dog are a gamechanger for any Avoca trip. If you love discovering new flavours and leaving with stories to tell this cellar door deserves a spot on your list. I left planning the next visit and smiling about the memories we will pour later at home.
Plan Ahead
Plan ahead: To ensure your trip is a successful one note that lunch is served from 11:30AM - 3:30PM each day and reservations are essential for all visits – book via their website link or phone Blue Pyrenees Estate on (03) 5465 1111.
Getting there and bases
Blue Pyrenees Estate is located at 656 Vinoca Road Avoca VIC 3467.
- Drive times (approx.): Melbourne to Blue Pyrenees Estate 2 hr; Ballarat to Blue Pyrenees Estate 50 min.
- Good bases: Avoca for a simple country stay close to cellar doors; Ballarat for a larger choice of dining art and stays within easy reach.
- Visitor Centres: Avoca Visitor Information Centre 122 High Street Avoca.
Nearby Wineries and Tourist Destinations
While you are here why not visit these other great locations:
- Top Things to do in Ballarat: A summary of all the great things to do when visiting Ballarat. More info here.
- Pyrenees weekend away: Our guide to the "hidden" Pyrenees. More info here.
- Art Gallery of Ballarat: Historic regional gallery at 40 Lydiard Street North Ballarat.
- Avoca Silo Art: Barking Owl mural with night glow at 4 Station Street Avoca.
- 321 Cafe Learmonth: Cellar door at 448 Taltarni Road Moonambel. More info here.
- Bigibila Wines: hand-crafted premium, full-bodied, fruit-driven red wines including Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot with a scenic setting, lovely balcony and heaps of flowers. 85 Polleters Road, Moonambel 3478. More info here.
- Dalwhinnie Wines: Cellar door at 448 Taltarni Road Moonambel. More info here.
- Eastern Peake Cellar Door: Cellar door at 67 Pickfords Road, Coghills Creek VIC 3364. For pinot noir and chardonnay lovers. More info here.
- Mount Avoca Winery: Organic winery on Moates Lane via Vinoca Road Avoca.
- Sallys Paddock: Redbank Winery at 1926 Sunraysia Highway Redbank.
- Sovereign Hill: Living museum on Bradshaw Street Ballarat.
- Summerfield Wines: Cellar door and country kitchen at 5967 Stawell Avoca Road Moonambel.
- Taltarni Vineyards: Cellar door at 339 Taltarni Road Moonambel. More info here.
- Wayward Winery: Restaurant and vines at 76 Quoin Hill Road Waubra.
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