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Oakridge Winery Cafe
Ph: (03) 9739 1920; 864 Maroondah Hwy, COLDSTREAM 3770 www.oakridgeestate.com.au
Australian Modern, $$ -
Open daily 10am-5pm; Licensed; AE DC MC V EFT
Mietta's Review
Try the Oakridge wines with food in their cafe set amongst the vines. It's a welcome retreat from the battle at the cellar door. Platters and more substantial dishes are offered in this modern space with great views.
Other published opinions
The Age Cheap Eats 2007 "Overlooking vine-striped fields, Oakridge's minimalist, light-filled dining room is surrounded by buildings brimming with the end product. Choose your own wine match for a mushie and pinenut soup, or trust that the recommended Oakridge 2001 Sparkling works best with an antipasto of cold cuts, dips and marinated veg."
The Age Cheap Eats 2006 Be warned: wine tasting, gourmet indulgences and hills heaving with vines - all the Yarra Valley hits - are present at Oakridge. Party to this conspiracy are friendly staff and outdoor sail-shaded tables.
The Age Good Food Guide 2006 "This contemporary, blondwood cafe offers a simple, modern menu, as well as vineyard views. Enjoy them from outside tables, over a generous antipasto plate"
The Age Good Food Guide 2005 "WINE tourists are easily enticed from Oakridge's crowded tasting area to the pleasant cafe, where lively lunch fare is matched with estate wines."
The Age Cheap Eats 2005 "OAKRIDGE'S blondwood contemporary cafe, with its travel-mag views, is perfect for a civilised lunch."
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