Go Beyond the Cellar Door: Behind-the-Scenes Winery Experiences

For the true wine lover, tasting is just the beginning. The real fascination lies in what happens behind the scenes - in the vineyards as the sunshine ripens the grapes, in the barrel rooms where time and oak shape flavour, in the quiet moments where tradition meets innovation. These are the places where stories are born and legends are bottled.

Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia invites you to step past the public-facing cellar doors and into the hidden heart of Australia’s most renowned wineries. These immersive, behind-the-scenes experiences are designed for curious connoisseurs who crave a deeper understanding of the winemaking journey. From exclusive access to production areas and tasting wine straight from the barrel, to walking tours through working vineyards, each experience offers a rare glimpse into the craftsmanship and care behind every glass.

Here’s your invitation to go deeper.

The Winemaker’s World – Montalto, Mornington Peninsula

Go beyond the tasting room and step directly into the heart of Montalto’s winemaking process on this intimate, Behind-the-Scenes Winery Experience. Personally hosted by a member of the award-winning wine team, your journey begins with a private tour of the working winery. As you explore, you’ll learn about Montalto’s winemaking philosophy and discover how the cool climate of the Mornington Peninsula shapes the wines.

You’ll taste straight from the barrel and follow the wine’s journey as it evolves over time - gaining insight into the subtle but powerful differences between vineyard sites and varietals.

Key Highlights

• Barrel tasting and in-depth education with the winemaker

• Exclusive insights into vineyard variation and maturation

• A generous lunch highlighting the very best locally sourced ingredients with matched wines. 

• Explore the sculpture trail. 

• Take-home bottle of Single Vineyard wine as a memento

Key Details

Where: Montalto, Mornington Peninsula

Drive time from nearest city: 1 hour from Melbourne

When: weekdays at 11am

Cost: $330 pp

Perfect For
Wine lovers who crave deeper knowledge, personal connection, and an appreciation for the craft behind every bottle.

Moorilla Deep Dive – Moorilla, Hobart

Delve into the inner workings of one of Tasmania’s most provocative wineries with this immersive Moorilla Deep Dive Experience at Moorilla. Guided by a resident expert, you’ll tour the innovative gravity-assisted winery and explore the meticulous techniques and craftsmanship that define Moorilla’s premium wines.

After your tour, descend into the underground tasting room for an intimate, seated tasting featuring the full breadth of the Moorilla portfolio - from the vibrant Praxis and expressive Muse, to the prestigious Cloth Label series, and perhaps a few special releases from the cellar.

Key Highlights

• Guided tour of Moorilla’s gravity-fed winery

• Intimate tasting in the underground room, hosted by a winery expert

• Explore the full Moorilla range including Praxis, Muse and Cloth Label wines

• Small group setting capped at 8 guests for a personal experience

Key Details

Where: Moorilla at Mona, Hobart

Drive time from nearest city: 20 minutes from Hobart, Tasmania

When: Friday to Monday at 2pm (other days on request)

Cost: $100 pp

Perfect For
Adventurous wine explorers seeking a deeper understanding of cool-climate winemaking, with a side of architectural intrigue and underground elegance.

Secret Life of a Winemaker – Brown Brothers Milawa, King Valley

Step inside more than 130 years of heritage with Brown Brothers’ Secret Life of a Winemaker, an exclusive behind-the-scenes winery experience that invites you into the inner sanctum of one of Australia’s most pioneering wine families. Personally guided by one of Brown Brothers’ talented winemakers, you’ll gain unprecedented access to the innovation, tradition, and craft that define every bottle.

Your journey takes you through the experimental Kindergarten Winery, into the depths of the barrel shed and family cellar, and finishes with a premium guided tasting of aged and back vintage wines that reveal the evolution of flavour over time.

Key Highlights

• Explore the small-batch experimental wines in the Kindergarten Winery

• Try your hand at blending and experience the wine finishing process firsthand

• Barrel tastings of premium reds aging in the barrique

• Private tour of the historic family cellar and wine library

• Seated premium tasting of both current releases and rare back vintage

Key Details

Where: Brown Brothers Milawa Cellar Door, King Valley

Drive time from nearest city: 3 hours from Melbourne

When: on request (available until mid-December 2025)

Cost: $80 pp

Perfect For
Curious wine lovers looking to immerse themselves in history, innovation, and hands-on winemaking insight - all in one of Australia’s most iconic winery settings.

Discover Voyager – Voyager Estate, Margaret River, Western Australia

Immerse yourself in the land, craft, and heritage of one of Margaret River’s most respected wineries with Discover Voyager - a premium behind-the-scenes winery experience tailored for the curious wine mind. Led by one of Voyager Estate’s dedicated Wine Guides, this private tour unfolds across the estate, offering rare access to the vineyards, barrel room, and underground cellar.

From walking among organically farmed vines to tasting wines maturing in barrel and bottle, each step of this intimate journey connects you to the rhythm of the seasons and the philosophy behind Voyager’s elegant, maritime-influenced wines.

Key Highlights

• Guided walk through the certified organic vineyards

• Barrel tasting and exploration of the working winery

• Visit to the vaulted underground cellar where wines evolve in bottle

• Personalised tasting of six guest-selected wines

• Paired snacks curated by Voyager’s chefs to showcase food and wine harmony

Key Details

Where: Voyager Estate, Margaret River, WA

Drive time from nearest city: 3 hours from Perth

When: Daily at 2.30pm

Cost: $130 pp

Perfect For
Wine enthusiasts seeking a highly-personalised guided journey through organic farming, cellar secrets, and the refined elegance of Margaret River wines, tailored to their unique palate.