Brewers, Distillers, Roasters and Winemakers
The Goulburn Valley isn’t only famous for its fields and farms of abundant fresh produce. Whether you’re in the mood for sipping something local in the evening (beer, wine, gin, cider) or you’re in need of a well-made coffee to kick-start your morning, you’ll find a world of well-made beverages to discover.
Black Rabbit Distillery
Sam Wieland from Black Rabbit Distillery begins his gin-making using Goulburn Valley plums – the ugly ones unsuitable for sale – plus just the right botanicals and spices. Sample the smooth and velvety result at his tasting room in Kialla, which resourcefully also doubles as Sam’s phone repair business.
Brother Pablo
This industrial-style coffee window with bare bricks, exposed beams and burnished timber pours coffee roasted onsite by Clockwork Coffee. Sample brews from beans grown worldwide, and enjoy a healthy acai berry breakfast served in an earthenware bowl. With sponges and house-made carrot cake, Brother Pablo also looks after your sweet tooth.
Cheeky Grog Co.
After a trip to the UK, where they learned how to make traditional English cider, the apple-growing Morey family has been making their own version right here. Book ahead for cider-accompanied lazy lunches and dinners, and pull up an old apple crate under the shade of a 100-year-old fig tree.
GB Coffee
Follow the aroma of roasting coffee beans down Maude Street to find GB Coffee, a cafe and roastery in one. Sample the earthy, chocolate, berry and floral notes of roaster Andrew Shadbolt’s coffees, including his cold brew single-origin, as well as a tasty selection of light meals and pastries.
Longleat Wines
By the banks of the Goulburn River you’ll find Sandra and Guido Vazzoler at this welcoming cellar door and winery. Their dining room overlooks the backdrop of vines and river red gums, and features a floor-to-ceiling mosaic installation by local artist, Angie Russi. This is the perfect place to slow down and enjoy their latest release accompanied by a cheese platter, handmade pasta celebrating seasonal produce, or a generous slice of house-made cake.
Shepparton Brewery
Join the locals for great-tasting beer with food to match. Set inside a cavernous former factory, this is just the place to settle in for lazy wines, gins, an ever-changing line-up of house-made craft beers, woodfired pizzas, and a menu of mouth-watering small and large plates and bar snacks.
Tallis Wine
'A family owned winery located in the rolling hills of Dookie, run alongside traditional farming enterprises. For over 25 years, single-vineyard varietals have been handmade in a converted stable by Richard Tallis. To experience Tallis wine, visit ‘Rye at Tallis’ located hillside on the Tallis property and restaurants, bars and bottle shops across the region'.