Helen's Hill

Truly great wine results from a partnership between the land and the people who nurture it.

Helen's Hill Estate is a family-owned vineyard. The 5th generation to farm, the Nalder and McIntosh siblings and their families are passionate about producing wines of exceptional quality. Loyal customers and a rack of awards say they're on the right track.

Helen's Hill comprises the "old block", planted to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varieties, and the "new block", planted to similar varieties, plus Shiraz, Merlot, Cab Sav and Sauvignon Blanc. They've also planted some new-fangled and old-but-lesser-known varieties such as Arnies and Viognier.

It's the fruit from the "old block" vines (planted in the early 1980's, making them among the oldest in the valley) with which Helen's Hill makes it classic cool climate varieties.

Helen's Hill follows "Old World" wine-making traditions, adding the benefits of "New World" conditions and trends to make a better wine. They produce classic wines, steeped in hundreds of years of history, along side some funky new ones - for example a Shiraz Viognier blend, Evolution (a barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc), their hall mark Cabernet blend and a host of others.

These wines are available primarily at the cellar door, so invest some time in yourself and check them out. (Helen's Hill also has a wine club, with member perks such as wine maker functions, access to limited releases, product discounts and winery tours.)

Just up the hill from the cellar door is Vines Restaurant - heaven for the senses. Stunning views from the architecturally designed building are the perfect backdrop for the modern, elegant dishes, created from fresh, local Yarra Valley ingredients.

Create special weddings and superb functions with Vines staff - inside or in the flat, manicured gardens.

Private dining rooms and gourmet barbecue facilities are also available.