Cellar Door
The Riverlea Estate Cellar Door is a warm and inviting space where you can explore our exceptional range of wines through a guided tasting experience. Relax in the sunlit courtyard with a glass of your favorite wine, paired perfectly with a cheese or charcuterie board. It’s the ideal spot to gather with friends, unwind, and soak up the beauty of Riverlea Estate in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Whether you’re here to celebrate or simply enjoy the moment, the Cellar Door offers a memorable blend of flavours, ambiance, and hospitality.
We look forward to sharing these special moments with you.
The Cellar Door & La Strada Eatery
The Riverlea Estate Cellar Door is a warm and inviting space where you can explore our exceptional range of wines through a guided tasting experience.
Relax in the sunlit courtyard with a glass of your favourite wine, paired perfectly with a cheese or charcuterie board. It’s the ideal spot to gather with friends, unwind, and soak up the beauty of Riverlea Estate in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Whether you’re here to celebrate or simply enjoy the moment, the Cellar Door offers a memorable blend of flavours, ambiance, and hospitality.
Riverlea Estate Cellar Door & La Strada Eatery
Discover the Riverlea Estate Cellar Door – Open Thursdays to Sundays
Whether your in need to a warm up with a glass of mulled wine by the fire or enjoy a guided tasting of our handcrafted estate wines, right to
exploring new varietals or picking up an old favourite, our team is here to help you find the perfect drop.
Take advantage of exclusive Cellar Door offers and stock up your wine rack with something special.
La Strada Eatery – Open Fridays to Sundays
La Strada brings a new, relaxed dining experience to Riverlea Estate, blending the charm of a European-style eatery with the beauty of our Cellar Door. With a menu centered around handcrafted pizzas, house-made savoury offerings, and perfectly paired wines, it’s a space designed to be enjoyed at your own pace — whether you’re visiting for a casual bite or an afternoon of indulgence.
What's On at the Cellar Door
Women’s Networking Lunch
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of connection, conversation and community at the Riverlea Estate Cellar Door.
Gather with like-minded women over a relaxed lunch, make new connections and hear from our special guest speaker, Marilou Coombe.
Friday 18th September from 11:30am
$30 per person
Your ticket includes:
Sandwiches, Chips, Fresh fruit, Petit fours & Hot drink
Plus, enjoy $10 wine pours on the day.
Whether you’re looking to expand your network, meet new people or simply enjoy a beautiful lunch surrounded by inspiring women, we’d love to have you join us.
Bookings are essential – spaces are limited.
Live Music Sundays – The perfect Sunday plans
Spend your Sunday the Riverlea way with live music & exceptional wine.
Join us at the Cellar Door Sunday as talented local musicians set the soundtrack for an afternoon of great wine and good company. Sip on your favourite Riverlea wines, indulge in a guided wine tasting, or savour a delicious lunch from La Strada Eatery.
Whether you’re catching up with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking to unwind, Live Music Sundays offer the perfect escape.
Cellar Door: Open 11:00am – 5:00pm
La Strada Eatery: Open 11:00am – 4:00pm
Upcoming line-up:
Sunday September 6 at 1pm – Two’s Company @twoscompany.live
Explore our collection of handcrafted wines, each reflecting the unique character of Riverlea Estate. From vibrant whites to bold reds, our wines are available for purchase exclusively at our Cellar Door. Soon, you’ll also be able to order online and have the taste of Riverlea delivered to your door. Stay tuned for updates!
Riverlea Estate Pinot Noir 2024
Bright and inviting, this Pinot Noir opens with rich plum and a whisper of ginger, entwined with gentle, warming spice. Silky tannins glide across the palate, framed by a delicate layer of savoury French oak.
Elegant, approachable, and refined—ready to enjoy now, or cellar for up to 8 years. Vegan-friendly.
Chefs’ pairing suggestions:
Mushroom Risotto – Creamy, earthy risotto with a mix of wild mushrooms, finished with a touch of truffle oil and shaved vegan parmesan.
Roasted Duck Breast with Cherry Glaze – Tender roasted duck with a lightly sweet cherry glaze and seasonal root vegetables.
Riverlea Estate Shiraz 2021
Deep ruby red in colour. The bouquet displays aromas of dark-fleshed cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate & classic hints of peppercorn. Medium bodied in the mouth, yet opulent & rich, tempered by a fine dusty tannin framework. Dark chocolate, cedar & black fruit flavours are pervasive, with a hint of fruitcake spice giving great complexity to a harmonious & generous palate.
Chefs’ Pairing Suggestion:
O’Connor’s Scotch Fillet 300gm Grain fed angus served w/ mash and broccolini.
Riverlea Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2024
This Sauvignon Blanc delivers elegance, with aromas of passionfruit, white grapefruit, and a hint of smoky complexity. The palate is a seamless blend of vibrant citrus, green melon, and a soft, creamy texture from barrel fermentation. The finish is long and mineral, with nuances of preserved lemon and almond. A sophisticated and refined wine, perfect for pairing with fresh seafood, fine cheeses, or enjoying in quiet contemplation.
Chefs’ Pairing Suggestions:
Oysters ~ freshly shucked, red wine mignonette, shallots, ginger and chive.
Aged Barramundi ~ roasted cherry tomatoes, capers, olives, anchovy and preserved lemon.
Riverlea Estate Shiraz 2010
2010 vintage was a relatively cool growing season, which helped preserve acidity and produce wines with a good sense of balance. This Shiraz offers wonderful dark fruit flavours of blackberry, plum, and cherry supported by subtle pepper, clove and anise spice characters. Soft tannins, primary fruit flavours, fine acidity and earthy notes persist in a long compelling finish.
Chefs’ Pairing Suggestion:
O’Connor’s Beef Cheek Served w/ mash and spiced cauliflower.
Riverlea Estate Chardonnay 2024
Deep straw in colour, with subtle golden edges. The bouquet delivers a delightful interplay between gentle white florals, grapefruit notes with hints of cashew nuttiness, vanilla, caramel salt & ginger. Medium bodied in weight & supremely elegant. The minerally, oyster shell core is encased by succulent stone fruit flavours, whilst the citrus notes are reprised on the deliciously long finish.
Chefs’ Pairing Suggestion:
Barramundi ~ Roasted Yarra Valley tomatoes, capers, olives, anchovy, preserved lemon.
Riverlea Estate Shiraz 2013
A warm growing season balanced by cool evenings in 2013 delivered wines with both ripe fruit flavours and freshness. This Shiraz has deep crimson colour with wonderful aromas of blackberries, plum and cherry. Spice notes of black pepper and cloves interweave with subtle oak influences of vanilla, cedar and cigar box. A prestigious wine that has improved with cellaring.
Chefs’ Pairing Suggestion:
30 Days Dry Aged O’Connor’s grain fed sirloin served w/ mash and broccolini.
Riverlea Estate Rosé - 2024
A light pink Provençal hue. The aromatic profile is layered with varietal perfume of pomegranate, wild strawberries, crème anglaise and pink grapefruit. On the palate intricate flavours of summer berries and wild herbs combine with savoury textures from fermentation and yeast lees contact. The palate is defined by its refreshing acidity and persistent finish.
Chefs’ Pairing suggestions:
Riverlea Estate Shiraz 2014
Deep ruby red in colour. The bouquet displays aromas of dark-fleshed cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate & classic hints of peppercorn. Medium bodied in the mouth, yet opulent & rich, tempered by a fine dusty tannin framework.
Dark chocolate, cedar & black fruit flavours are pervasive, with a hint of fruitcake spice
giving great complexity to a harmonious & generous palate.
Chefs’ Pairing Suggestion:
Pork Cotoletta Scotsdale pork cutlet, au poivre sauce and spring salad.
Riverlea Estate Pinot Noir 2021
Bright ruby in colour with aromas of violets, blue fruits, dark cherry and subtle savoury spice.
The palate is vibrant and generous, driven by fresh acidity and fine tannins.
A lingering finish of gentle spice and smoky complexity complements the
varietal fruit sweetness.
Chefs’ Pairing suggestion:
Mushroom Spring Rolls of Southern Cross Mushroom, Fennel and Black Garlic Sauce.
Riverlea Estate Prosecco 2024
An elegant, refreshing style. Colour of light straw with lime hues. Aromatically, this wine offers jasmine, peanut husk, ripe lemon, and Nashi pear notes with subtle hints of ginger and cinnamon spice. A precise fine bead delivers a refreshing sparkling mousse in the glass. The palate is textural with very subtle sweetness. Pear, green apple and stone fruit flavours mingle with lots of nutty, saline zesty charm; a persistent and moreish finish lingers.
Notes:
Aroma: Citrus blossom, almond, lemon rind, white peach with a little ginger and spice on the nose.
Palate: Fine bead with excellent texture, lots of crunch and a nutty zesty, moreish finish.
Riverlea Estate Pinot Grigio 2025
Murray Darling Victoria
A light and elegant wine showcasing lifted aromas of pear, apple and honeysuckle. The palate is fresh and savoury, with gentle spice, lively acidity and a smooth, dry finish that leaves you wanting another sip.
Riverlea Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
With captivating aromas of cassis and ripe blackberries, this 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with subtle hints of dried herbs, lending a touch of earthiness to the bouquet. The finish is long and balanced, blending sweet dark fruit with savoury nuances of chocolate and a whisper of oak spices.
Chefs’ Pairing Suggestion:
Chateau Briand, braised red cabbage, Paris mash with bordelaise sauce. (seasonal special).
