Wine Guild Victoria is an independent, non-profit association of wine consumers who enjoy learning about wine, matching wine with food, the history and culture of wine and winemaking in Victoria, Australia and globally, winemaking and vineyards.
We organise monthly functions including informal wine education and tasting nights, winemaker’s dinners at restaurants, one-day winery tours, weekend winery tours, wine trivia nights and wine bottling.
Coming up next!
Our Annual General Meeting takes place on Tuesday September 6 at Zest Restaurant, Glen Waverley, featuring a three-course dinner, along with wines and Guest Speaker from Angove Family Winemakers.
On October 27 we have a Taste n Talk evening featuring Frank Di Stefano and his wines – grown and made in his own backyard. This night incorporates a Melbourne Cup Sweep with prizes of outstanding wines.
In the meantime, check out the photo galleries of previous events!
WHO WE ARE IN A NUTSHELL
Aim of the Guild
The primary aim of Wine Guild Victoria is to provide opportunities for members to develop a greater knowledge, understanding and appreciation of wine, viticulture, winemaking and the Australian wine industry in a friendly and enjoyable environment. The Guild also aims to promote friendly interaction between members and between members and wine industry professionals.
FEATURED WINERY
 ESTABLISHED 1996
Mount Towrong Vineyard is a small family owned and operated vineyard, nestled in the Macedon Ranges in Victoria. Migrating from the Veneto region of Italy, the Cremasco family brought with a love of food and wine, and their passion continues today. George and Deirdre Cremasco began planting in 1996 with only 2 varieties – Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. In 1999, they added Nebbiolo and in 2004 they planted Prosecco. Since then, their range has grown and diversified, with some alternative varieties including Ribollo Gialla, Negroamaro and Pinot Bianco. Mount Towrong’s sparkling wines include blends of Chardonnay and Nebbiolo.
Situated at 600 metres above sea level with direct views of Mount Macedon and Mount Towrong, this cool climate vineyard enjoys moderate seasonal rainfall.
Adam Paleg plays a major role in the growth and development of Mount Towrong’s portfolio. He joined the team as a viticulturist in 2011 and since 2020 has taken over the role of winemaker.
The vineyard is farmed with the use of organic composts with no pesticides or herbicides used. Winter prunings are mulched back into the mid rows. All estate-grown grapes are handpicked and the wines are expertly crafted with minimal intervention.
The photo at left shows George and Deirdre Cremasco enjoying a stroll through their vineyard.
Their Cellar Door offers hearty, homestyle Italian cooking intentionally created to pair perfectly with Mount Towrong wines. It offers upstairs dining against a backdrop of sweeping views across the vineyard and a warm and cosy downstairs dining area.
The Mount Towrong Cellar Door is open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm every Saturday and Sunday. Lunch is served from midday.