Oakridge Wines

There are just so many wineries in Melbourne that choosing one felt like a mini project. I did quite a bit of research before finally settling on Oakridge, and I have to say, it did not disappoint. The experience felt a little more personal compared to the bigger, more commercial wineries. The cellar door host who guided us through the tasting was absolutely lovely. She gave one of the best wine explanations I have ever had. She talked us through their red wines in such detail, then offered us their white and sparkling too. We really got to explore the variety. What stood out the most was when she started explaining about the soil types. That was something I never paid attention to, but it was such an eye opener. I left knowing that even the ground your grapes grow on plays a huge role in the taste. It made the whole wine tasting experience more meaningful. The ambiance was peaceful and relaxing. Floor to ceiling glass panels gave us the best view of the vineyard, and with the winter chill, I really appreciated the warm sunlight coming in. It was the kind of space where you just want to sit, sip slowly and enjoy the view. I would absolutely recommend Oakridge if you are looking for a winery that is not only scenic but also educational and memorable. It was definitely one of the highlights of my trip.

We had such an amazing time at Oakridge! We stopped in for a wine tasting on my birthday, and it truly couldn’t have been more perfect. The wines were great. Carrie guided us and she was fantastic; so friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the wines. She took the time to explain everything in such an engaging way and made me feel really welcome. I can’t wait to come back.

There's wineries and then there's Oakridge :) What an amazing experience. Not just the food (I'll get to that in a minute), but the surroundings, history and charm of the place. Firstly, the service. Our young server was without a doubt AMAZING at his job. Had to remember all of the decisions and their meticulous details on a daily basis (as the menu changes so often due to what fresh produce is available). Was helpful, attentive and I even offered him a job!!! The food, you ask... Oh food, glorious food... We are so lucky in this country. We genuinely need to appreciate it. Light, tasty, full of depth, fresh are all words that come to mind... I can't fault a single dish we all had. Right down to the bread. Just so damn good :) Will definitely come back to bring the family along.

We had a fabulous experience with Carrie looking after us at our tasting. She made us feel very special, especially one of us who enjoyed Chardonnays. We admired the brilliant view from where we sat, enjoying the ambiance of the moment. A lovely time spent with friends.

We had a fantastic wine tasting experience at Oakridge Wines. Carrie and Ray Lee were warm and knowledgeable. Carrie provided exceptional insights into the wines with passion and precision. Their hospitality elevated our visit and made it truly memorable. The wines were elegant and expressive—definitely a highlight of our Yarra Valley trip. Highly recommend!

From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the beautiful surroundings and the welcoming atmosphere. A special thanks to Raylee, who provided exceptional service throughout our visit. Her knowledge of the wines and passion for what you do truly enhanced our experience. She made us feel valued and ensured that we enjoyed every moment, from the tastings to the delightful conversations. What a great experience!:)

Drove 8 hours from Sydney to try the wines here and must say I am definitely not disappointed. Not only am I impressed by how amazing the wine tastes but the lovely and impeccable service that I had received from Carrie. She was very attentive and is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to her wine and the regions in which the grapes are grown. Great conversationalist and treated me like a person rather than a transactional customer. Would definitely come back and receive this high standard of service from the same person in a heartbeat. Appreciate you for the memorable experience Carrie.

We visited Oakridge wines as part of our Hop it tour and were served by Lynn. Lynn was extremely knowledgeable about all the wines we were served as part of our tasting and was also kind and down to have a chat which we loved. Wonderful experience, great tasting wine and an amazing view. Would highly recommend.

Oakridge was our first stop in the Yarra Valley and we are certainly glad it was. We booked the tasting in advance but it looked like they had some available for walk ins as well. The scenery is beautiful and the wine is even better, so great that we bought a couple bottles to fly back to the US with... and when we got home, it was confirmed that we still loved this wine!

In the US and Europe, it's not a common thing to find good restaurants located in wineries. But in the Yarra Valley in Australia, gourmet food pairs with gourmet wines in restaurants that are operated by the wineries themselves! Our visit to Oakridge was complemented by a three-course lunch in their restaurant with bright, airy windows and amazingly friendly service. The three-course menu came at $85 per person, which seems expensive for lunch, but the quality of ingredients and impeccable, creative execution was completely worth the price. After ordering, we were started immediately with homemade sourdough bread and house-churned butter with distinct pastural flavors. For our starters, I tried the tomato tart with Jersey milk burrata, which turned out to be one of my favorite dishes. The tart had at its base a crusty, flaky puff pastry, which was filled with a creamy burrata cheese. On top of the cheese were chunks of fresh, seasonal tomatoes, and a variety of herbs for garnish. Eating this dish was like taking a bite of an Australian summer! The subtle flavors of every component melded together, and the creaminess of the cheese, the flakiness of the crust, and the soft bite of the tomatoes made for the perfect textural combination! For our second starter, we had the beef tartare dressed with garum, macadamia, and green ants. The chunks of raw beef were in a light oil-based dressing, and the crunch of the macadamia nuts and the cracker on top was an amazing complement to the tender meat. Uniquely, the beef tartare was also dressed with green ants from North Australia, and they had an extremely sour flavor, which added the balance of acidity to the meat. For our entrees, we had the kangaroo loin with onions, blackberries, and mountain pepper sauce, and the meat was perfectly cooked, tender, juicy, and gamey! We also had the roasted lamb with merguez sausage, eggplant puree, and whipped feta, all served over a barley salad. I simply loved all the Mediterranean flavors of this dish! And then it was on to dessert--the first was a layered cheese "cake" with fillings of chopped nuts, raspberry jam, and chocolate, and on the outside of the cake was a ring of potato chips--what a unique pairing of savory, sweet, creamy, and tart! We also had a dessert of sorbet with puffed spelt, white chocolate, and dried strawberry ringed around the outside. The sorbet had the perfect amount of light sweetness, and the mixture of crispy elements on the outside added a sweet textural contrast. Overall, the restaurant at Oakridge was an amazing experience, especially complemented by the free tasting of their wines you can get at the bar! The beautiful atmosphere, the delicious, creative food, and amazing service all make this place worth a visit!

Popped down on Monday for lunch, best choice for a meal in the Valley so far. The venue is fantastic, views sweeping and pristine. As wine destinations go, Oakridge covers all the bases and then some. The food here is amazing, the kitchen's food philosophy is modern and cutting edge. Everything from the "Kim Che", confit lemon, locally source lamb and the bread made with flour ground on the premises speak volumes of the chef's commitment to quality. The wines produced at Oakridge are a brilliant example of modern Australian wine making, the matching with the meal was spot on. The sommelier really knew his stuff, I also get the feeling the rest of the staff are just as knowledgeable. Trust their guidance and hopefully your experience would be as good as mine, I bought six bottles on the way out!! The staff at Oakridge are justifiably proud of the winery and everything they're doing, this shows thorough in their passion and enthusiasm. It's also a pretty good work environment, they are proud to point out the changing nature of the environment as a contributor to their good mood and high spirits. I would strongly recommend a visit, I know I'll be back.

Oakridge is a treasure. Regardless of what you think of the washrooms, the crowds, the beautiful view out into the vineyard, the lack of a taco truck in the parking lot, one thing is true: the wine here is lights out. Spend the money to taste their premium wines. The basic stuff is better than you're average weekend wine, yet their very best Pinot, Cab Sav, etc is a showstopper. If you do not have much experience with wine, the top wines here are a master-class of fine wine. Glad I bought a case and can't wait for it to arrive.

We had an absolutely amazing lunch here, with not one criticism! We booked a week out to have lunch on a Saturday and were greeted immediately and taken to our seats. Facing the vineyard, water and hills. Great setting! The whole lunch the staff were extremely prompt, never bugging but always coming at the perfect time. I was very surprised that every member of staff has such a friendly attitude and was more than happy to have a chat or a laugh. Interesting to see some of the other reviews call this place sterile or snobby - we had the complete opposite experience! All tables full but not once did we feel forgotten or a burden! For starters we ordered the asparagus Danish and kangaroo loin. The danish was superb! The pastry had an almost sweet croissant taste to it with lovely layers of asparagus and goats cheese on top. It was all topped with a herb salad. The kangaroo was a take on an Asian salad with punchy flavours and beautiful herbs you could see throughout the gardens. Next we ordered the duck Breast with Beetroot and the rainbow trout. Both dishes were cooked to perfection with the duck as the standout winner. Such perfect flavours and crispy skin! We ordered the potatoes on the side which complemented both dishes perfectly. We had a few wines throughout the dish, recommended by the staff and walked away with a few bottles to have later also. All in all an amazing lunch, great atmosphere and again want to commend both the chef on the meals and the staff on their amazing attitudes.

Lovely location with terrific views out the large picture windows across the vineyard. Stopped by for late lunch. Staff were friendly. Food - just perfectly delicious. Smoked trout, caviar, cultured cream, caraway croissant - they get the caviar without killing the trout. Now that's cool Kangaroo, native greens 'kim chi', sandalwood nuts - delightful and unique Aussie spiced eggplant, coriander yogurt, finger lime - another winner Rainbow trout, cucumber, green almond, buttermilk - was in the mood for fish and this dish fit the bill Sticky kangaroo shoulder, nahm jhim, plum, fragrant herbs - WINNER! Mouth is watering just thinking about it. Can't wait to return! Happy to recommend!

If you're after a boozy lunch in the Yarra Valley, head to Oakridge Estate. The restaurant has some great views, great food and of course, an excellent wine selection. Oakridge is a mid sized winery, but has all the charm of the smaller boutiques and often has wedding ceremonies and private functions on, so if you're dead set on going there (which you should be) it may pay to make a quick call

One of those "destination" tourist traps in wine country. Its setting and architecture is phenomenal! Clean-lined contemporary and sprawling grounds. That said, one can't help but cringe a bit at the overtly sterile and clinical atmosphere of the interior. The wine merchants -- or whatever those folks behind the mile-long tasting counter are called -- have perfunctory and detached business-at-hand personalities. This place sorely lacks the intimacy of the numerous smaller wineries in this beautiful valley. No doubt, with busloads of tourists being shoved into that place like clockwork, there's probably little time for these bar-hands to give anything but small-talk (if that) to the minions. We didn't have time to try its restaurant -- which was packed! -- but, overlooking the menu, unsurprisingly everything was priced for the nouveau-riche in mind. The place reeked of a stuffy, entitled crowd.... If we do decide to ever return (which I highly doubt, esp. with all the other more inviting wineries around), maybe we'll splurge on a lunch. As I said, it was all very perfunctory -- and not even a tour of the wine-making process, or even a drive around the grounds. Yawn...! (The gratis bacci ball and ring toss outside kept the kid amused while the adults drank....)

This place looks amazing from the outside. Such beautiful architecture. We entered in hoping to sample some wines, however service inside seemed abit snobby, we weren't greeted and left to aimlessly wonder around. We stayed for a little while, but left due to the lack of anyone welcoming us and running us through their wines.

Absolutely wonderful experience. Great staff, spectacular views (gorgeous), and a fun place to take a group for a wine blending team event. I had 35 people from around the world and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We had wonderful wine and a delicious charcuterie board with cheese and all the accompaniments. Everyone raved about the experience. thanks to Stacey who helped me set everything up. Adam (?) led our team event and was engaging, professional and very fun to work with. Stop here on your tour of the beautiful Yarra valley!

Beautiful place to enjoy a glass of wine. We visited in the end of April when the vines were full and the leaves were already changing. Slightly more expensive bottles for take away, but a very wide selection as this venue is a bit more "commercial." We will return for the views. Plan ahead if you're a large party though as they wanted to charge us $10 per person to do a tasting for a group of 9.

Overly sterile, defunct of personality, snobby and that's just from walking in, walking around, and never being acknowledged. Go to a smaller winery where they appreciate the fact that you have taken time to stop at their place of business. Somewhere you can learn about and taste the wines.

Delicious wine, friendly staff and beautiful restaurant next door. We ended up purchasing a bottle of Pinot Noir and the "over the shoulder" Cab/Merlot blends.

Awesome lunch at Oakridge! Lots of attention to details with kids drawing bag to keep our little 4 year old busy while we enjoy our meal. Good value and awesome service!

3 couples for lunch on a Sunday, Melbourne Autumn, no wind, cool but sunny. The perfect back drop to a tasty lunch with good friends. Good pricing $60 for 2 courses, $75 for 3 courses. We all opted for 2 courses. Great selection of entrees for the males, I selected the kangaroo, great choice with beetroot and raspberry vinegar, a fabulous start The other 2 entrees were duck and trout in pastry, both also good. I chose duck for mains with chestnut and swede sounds different but great. Duck was cooked to perfection, the men both had steak. 2 ladies had lamb, both pleased with their choice. Wife had trout, looked great, and she was very pleased with her choice. Sweets the 3 ladies all had lemon, lemon myrtle with coriander. All loved it. An excellent meal for all 6 of us, good value, great venue. light and airy, plenty of natural light. The service was excellent, very attentive, but not hovering. We will return, this lunch was stand-up.

It was our first visit, and we really enjoyed it. The restaurant is beautifully ultramodern and a sharp contrast to the neatly arranged rows of green in the surrounding vineyard. The views are exquisite. The food was a taste adventure - we chose the shared tasting plate featuring local produce, and it was scrumptious - salmon, prosciutto pork terrine, olives and hummus were featured. My wife ordered vegetarian and really enjoyed the raviolo (yes, singular, it was an outsized one) with lovely goat's cheese, but thought there was too much beetroot to accompany. My lamb was delicious, interestingly fused to a strip of chicken and served with veg greens. Our desserts were chocolate truffle and raspberry panacotta -- both were a pleasant surprise in their presentation and flavour. I guess you could say we really enjoyed it. We're coming back.

Best place and friendly service. Food was good wine was good. Good friendly service. Very good environment. View is amazing.

We went to Oakridge a few weeks ago with some friends after having had a wonderful time there earlier in the year. Earlier in the year we had an amazing cellar door experience with David who took us through all the wines and gave us lots of little wine tips and tidbits which was a great start to our day prior to the amazing lunch. We decided to come back with friends and although the food was still amazing the same cannot be said for our cellar door experience or some of the staff. Unfortunately David was not working that day (which was a shame as we had told our friends how much we had enjoyed his tasting) and we ended up being served by a younger gentleman Hamish or Hayden (completely forgettable) who didn't seem to know or care about the wines or show any interest in us. We moved through to the restaurant for lunch and whilst the waitresses were friendly there was a man with glasses who I can only assume to be the manager strutting around being very haughty - the epitome of wine snob. This shouldn't have mattered but it was a very busy day and the waitresses were working flat out while he appeared to micro manage rather than get his hands dirty. Not a good look management-wise. Oakridge your wines and food are fab and the staff you have work very hard however your management needs taking down a peg or two as they do nothing for the brand by being pretentious wine snobs who evidently have no clue as to what customer service is - ask your staff they might teach you a thing or two...