The Fergusson Winery & Restaurant lies among rising hills at the northern end of the Yarra Valley. The estate has been in the same family for more than 30 years and Louise Fergusson has kept to the tradition of wining and dining in her own welcoming style. Using the finest and freshest produce the Yarra Valley has to offer, internationally trained master chef Louise Fergusson has created a diverse, provincial menu. Enjoy sensational cuisine with some of the valley's most exceptional wines. The solid timber restaurant, with its warm, Australian atmosphere, can seat up to 180 guests. The rows of gnarled vines that are a feature of the estate are some of the districts oldest. The vineyard is planted out to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasting and cellar door sales of these outstanding wines are available. The storybook chapel is tucked away among grapevines in relaxed, rural setting. Combine gourmet delights with premium wines to celebrate, and these elements make Fergusson a stunning setting for a wedding and reception. Fergusson specialise in making a wedding day perfect. 'Planted in the early days of the Yarra renaissance of the 1970s and '80s, Fergusson Winery and Restaurant remains a welcoming destination with a pleasantly unpretentious feel. There are lots of attractions at this pretty valley winery: water hens and ducks wander the vineyards, there's a restaurant where spit-roasts are a speciality, plus a wedding chapel, conference facilities, accommodation, store and cellar door promoting some excellent regional wines. Reds are a real strength here, especially Shiraz, but general wine quality is high.' Ralph Kyte-Powell
