Even in lockdown, Melburnians still have access to some of the best wines in the world. What’s more, you don’t need to venture to the local bottle mart to get them, with many of the state’s best winemakers now offering delivery to your door. There’s never been a better time to get to know the growers and makers behind your favourite drops and show them your support during this challenging time. “It has been a great opportunity for people to spend time looking into the wineries in their own backyard and it has made a huge difference,” says Tom Lightfoot from Lightfoot & Sons. “Whether visiting a cellar door or looking online, it is a great time to explore some of the great wines being made in Victoria.” Here are some of the best local winemakers that deliver to Melbourne.

DAYLESFORD & MACEDON RANGES 

Curly Flat: 
This old school winery led by Matt Harrop is known for its incredible Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.  

Mount Towrong Vineyard: 
A small family-owned and operated vineyard with a focus on Italian varietals like Vivace, Garganega and Negroamaro. Their cellar door offers breathtaking views. 

Musk Lane Wine: 
This new urban winery and bar makes its own small-batch lo-fi wines including Syrah, Mataro, Pinot Gris and Fiano. They are currently offering 10% off all orders over $300 and free shipping. 

Hanging Rock Winery: 
Owner Robert Ellis is a fifth-generation winemaker, descending from both the Ellis family and Tyrrell’s of the Hunter Valley, so he knows a thing or two about wine. It’s renowned for its sparkling Macedon NV Brut and Macedon NV Brut L.D. Buy 5 wines and get 1 free, buy 10 wines get 2 free, plus free delivery.

GEELONG & BELLARINE

Provenance Wines: 
This award-winning five-star winery is set in a beautiful industrial cathedral, with its own in-house restaurant. Buy two cases and receive free delivery. 

Jack Rabbit, Leura Park, Yes Said the Seal: 
Jack Rabbit Vineyard, Leura Park Estate and Yes Said the Seal have joined forces to create a wine isolation pack, which comes at a discounted price. 

Shadowfax Wines: 
Dedicated to creating high quality, handcrafted wines, Shadowfax produces Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir from its high-altitude Little Hampton vineyard 

GIPPSLAND 

Lightfoot & Sons Wines
Lightfoot and Sons is a family-owned and operated vineyard, winery and cellar door specialising in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Shiraz. Use the code LIGHTFOOTDELIVERS at the checkout for free delivery anywhere in Australia. 

Dirty Three Wines
This husband-and-wife winery is all about the Pinot Noir. Order six bottles or more for free delivery anywhere in Australia with the code D3Delivers. 

Phillip Island Winery
Enjoy a 5% discount on 6 to 11 bottles or a 10% discount on 12 bottles from Phillip Island Winery, with free delivery locally.  

GRAMPIANS 

Bests Wines
With vineyards dating back to 1866, Best’s is one of Australia’s oldest and continuously family-owned and operated wineries. They produce wines of elegance and longevity from Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Reisling to Rosé and Dolcetto. 

Seppelt Wines 
Seppelt has been at the forefront of Australian winemaking since 1851 and is renowned for producing elegant table and sparkling wines. The property has the longest underground cellar in the southern hemisphere and a great tourism offering. 

Grampians Estate 
Grampians Estate has established an iconic reputation for its cool-climate peppery Shiraz. 

Mount Langi Ghiran: 
The Mount Lang Ghiran vineyard is truly unique. Its ‘Old Block’ vineyard producing one of Australia’s most distinctive and distinguished wines, the Langi Shiraz. 

BENDIGO & SURROUNDS 

Heathcote II:
Winemakers Peder Rosdal and Lionel Flutto use traditional yet modern winemaking techniques taken from their experiences in Europe and the US. 

Sanguine Estate:
Sanguine Estate is a family-operated boutique vineyard and winery located in the Heathcote region that specialises in Shiraz.  

Sutton Grange:
Sutton Grange produces some of Australia’s best, most complex and textually satisfying wines – pale but powerful Rosé, minerally Viognier and svelte, spicy Syrah. 

HIGH COUNTRY 

All Saints Estate: 
Eliza, Angela and Nicholas Brown are known for their distinctive, handcrafted table wines including Marsanne, Durif and exciting blends such as Sangiovese Cabernet and world-renowned fortified wines. 

Stanton & Killeen: 
Stanton & Killeen is owned and managed by mother-daughter team Wendy and Natasha Killeen with a focus on Portuguese varieties alongside award-winning Muscats, Topaques, Tawnys and Vintage Fortifieds. 

Pizzini: 
Pizzini is a family-owned winery in Victoria’s King Valley specialising in Italian wine varieties such as Pinot Grigio, Arneis, Prosecco, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo. 

Dal Zotto: 
Dal Zotto, one of the King Valley’s most popular Italian-heritage wineries, won the title of Dark Horse of the Year in the 2020 Halliday Wine Companion. 

YARRA VALLEY 

Wine Yarra Valley is offering an e-commerce platform for the best wines of the region to sell direct. Wines can be bought individually or as part of a virtual cellar door pack. 

MORNINGTON PENINSULA 

Main Ridge Estate: 
The Mornington Peninsula’s first licensed winery, Main Ridge Estate is known for its benchmark Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. 

Montalto: 
Montalto is a family-owned and run estate that produces three wine ranges, Pennon Hill, Montalto Estate and Single Vineyard. The sprawling property includes a cellar door, olive grove, restaurant and cafe, sculpture walk and wetlands. 

Ten Minutes by Tractor: 
Ten Minutes by Tractor specialise in cool climate wines sourced from six vineyards across the Mornington Peninsula.