Steels Gate Wines

A magnificent winery for a lovely lunch for couples or friends. Brad is the quintessential host; knowledgeable about all the wines and unbelievably friendly. Huge range of unique wines by the glass, allows you to try different varieties they produce. The food is excellent - the Kingfisher Sashimi was so good we had it as entree, then ordered it again for dessert! It’s a little way out of Healesville, so make sure you have your lifts there and back arranged. A brilliant place with brilliant hosts…and even my wife started smiling….thats how good this place was!

we had lunch today at this amazing restaurant cellar door with my family. we love everything from start to finish and the owner Brad was so lovely - the Pinot Noir was beautiful with the balance of flavour and aromas. shout out to the chef highly recommend and we will be back.

Beautiful scenery, lovely staff and a wonderful place to have wine tasting. Came here on my birthday morning and had such a special time! Took away a gorgeous bottle of red that were keeping for a special occasion. Will also be back for more sparkling soon!

We celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary at this beautiful spot in the Yarra Valley Steels Gate and it couldn’t have been more perfect. We started with the mussels and the burrata with cherry tomatoes both absolutely delicious, with a perfect balance of marinated flavours and subtle spices. For mains, the porterhouse with roasted marrow bone was rich and deeply satisfying, while the fish plate with barley was light, fragrant, and beautifully cooked. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and full of character. The wine pairing elevated the whole experience we chose a Pinot Noir (the barrel-aged 2018, if memory serves us right) and it was simply superb, complementing the food wonderfully. The team here has truly created something memorable. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the region. We’ll definitely be back! The location and the view from the restaurant inside the wine yard is pretty.

Excellent lunch once again in beautiful surroundings. It's said you should hire your hospitality staff for personality you can always teach the rest - SG clearly got the memo. Our party of 12 shared a wide range of dishes all of which were enjoyable. If you have a well behaved dog then book the all weather Pinot balcony, ours enjoyed being with us and the attention from friendly staff. Recommended.

You won’t find this winery on any of the tourist maps, which is actually kind of perfect, and yet very popular. We only found it on recommendation from a local at another winery, and my my were we glad we did. Brad was wonderful, and you can see his passion for his wines written on his face. We loved that the selection of wines is about 10-12 options and for the tasting you can pick 5, so my husband and I were able to pick along our personal preferences. Personally the Chardonnay, Coldstone, and Sparkling wine (in that order) were my favorites, but I like a lighter more summery cheese pairing wine. My husband really enjoyed the bolder wines. Point being there’s a variety to satisfy any palate. Food wise, great options. We had the cheese plate with pickled veggies, the Brie was something special. The grapes are growing steps away from the tasting area, which lends to an incredible view from the property. Overall we very very much enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend a visit!

Our visit to the winery on December 29th 2024 presented a mixed experience. On the positive side, the location, design, exceptional live performances, and, of course, the quality of the wine were remarkable. The restaurant and tasting area are situated at an optimal elevation within the winery, which, when combined with the live performances, creates a magical and relaxing atmosphere during the warm summer days in the Yarra Valley. However, a significant drawback was the service. The winery has a peculiar policy whereby patrons are required to retrieve their own glasses of wine from the front counter, rather than being served at their table. This necessitates a considerable walk from the entrance to the outdoor seating area. Additionally, the entrance doors are not equipped with automatic opening mechanisms, which complicates the process of navigating through them while attempting to carry two glasses of wine. This experience of self-service seems to be uniquely applied to the purchase of individual glasses of wine, as patrons ordering a bottle or participating in a wine tasting are attended to directly by staff. I find it perplexing that such a discrepancy in service standards exists for different types of purchases.

Great service, we were greeted by Brad and Laura. The food is totally amazing and they explain very thoroughly about the process and taste of the different wines they produce. *If you want an out of the world experience in food and wine that’s your place*