Nestled among Central Victoria's Box Ironbark forests near Castlemaine, Guildford Vineyard & Cellar tends its vines using biodynamic, organic and regenerative farming principles — connecting each wine to the land and its seasons. The estate grows Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier and Chardonnay, with current releases including a Rosé and Shiraz. On weekends, the property opens a restaurant serving four-course lunches paired with estate wines, making it an exceptional cellar-door destination in the region.
The vineyard farms according to biodynamic, organic and regenerative principles. No specific third-party certifier is listed on their website, so the operation is best described as practitioner-biodynamic/organic rather than formally certified.
Current estate wines include a Rosé and Shiraz (each $35), with varieties grown on the property also including Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier and Chardonnay.
Yes — Guildford Vineyard runs a weekend restaurant offering four-course lunches paired with estate wines for $85 per person. Service is on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30–5 pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day). Bookings recommended.
The vineyard is at 6720 Midland Hwy, Guildford VIC 3451 — approximately 15 minutes from Castlemaine in the Box Ironbark country of Central Victoria.