1. Seville Hill — Attraction in Melbourne

Summer Jazz last Sun Oct 19 (Note: next one is on Sun Nov 19 2023) was excellent!Free entry event. Just what my jazz, good wine & food loving soul needed! Had a lovely, relaxing & enjoyable time - definitely will visit again.✨️✨️✨️

With the backdrop of the hazy blue Warburton ranges, the symmetrical rows of grape vines sloping downwards to the dam beyond & the light summer breezes - it was the idyllic setting to listen to the really good Chris's quartet jazz musicians & enjoy Seville Hill house wines, the tasty, fresh light lunch menu & grazing platters. The massive canopy of Elm trees provide shade but lawn is exposed. Welcome to bring picnic rugs, chairs etc as table settings are limited.

Light lunch menu items, wine & soft drink prices are reasonable for this event. No byo food or alcohol. Limited desserts are offered as are hot beverages. Bookings advisable beforehand. Free parking but might have to make use of long driveway as well as it is limited closer to Cellar door & terraced lawn where event is held.

Owner John & Josie are very hospitable & friendly. House wines available for purchase & yes to tasting beforehand. The drive closer to Seville is picturesque & a short drive up unsealed Paynes Rd. Once you enter into vineyard, it is another long unsealed uphill road, along rows of vines to get up here. Make sure you google Seville HILL as some in my group ended...

#1 BEST winery in the Yarra Valley! Winemaker John produces the most amazing range. Seville Hill isn't flash or fancy, though they do have beautiful views! No over-priced cafe or restaurant, the focus is on phenomenal and incredibly well-priced wine. Normally I don't like Chardonnay, but Seville Hill's is beautiful. Reds? From Tempranillo, Barbera, Sangiovese, Merlot and Pinot Noir - all wonderful. And the Shiraz and Cabernets - One word - WOW! He also makes a delicious dessert wine and at the right time of year, the most delectable cherries you'll ever eat. Make sure to ask John what he might have out back as he offers back vintages that are sensational, and again ridiculously well-priced. Love that Seville Hill still uses cork. If you only visit one winery in the Yarra Valley...

My wife and I were heading back to Melbourne but could not resist another wine tasting upon seeing the signs on the main road. We turned down the first driveway and what a good choice it turned out to be. This is such a unique and personal environment, with all the barrels laid out for guests to see. There is a great selection of wines, with some notable highlights being the Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Upon reading the food menu, we had to stay for food. Croquettes, bread and chips with a truffle oil aioli. Delicious....