Driving down McAdams Lane, just off Portarlington Road, you gain a sense that something spectacular is drawing near, when suddenly, you catch a glimpse of panoramic views ahead. To fully appreciate and capture the spectacular views across Corio Bay, the You Yangs and Melbourne’s city skyline, you must turn right into the driveway of one of the Bellarine’s most beautiful wineries, Terindah Estate.

The term ‘Terindah’, Indonesian for ‘most beautiful’, is fitting for this boutique Geelong venue. Established in 2000 by owners Peter and Cate Slattery, Terindah Estate’s 100-acre property is a must-see destination for anyone interested in visiting a vineyard with award-winning wines, delicious food, uninterrupted views and stunning architectural event spaces.

The estate features, The Deck, a thoughtfully designed outdoor space that wraps around the cellar door and premier events space – perfect for large groups. With boundless views across the open vines, visitors can simply enjoy a wine tasting on The Deck or share the range grazing plates on offer.

Those looking for a seated dining experience can venture downstairs to the estate’s signature restaurant, The Shed. Executive Chef Russell Hall uses high quality, local and seasonal produce to create an à la carte menu designed to complement Terindah Estate’s variety of wines.

Producing an exceptional range of estate-grown and handcrafted wines, Terindah Estate’s wine portfolio consists of Méthode Traditionnelle, pinot grigio, pinot gris, chardonnay, rosé, pinot noir, zinfandel and shiraz. Terindah Estate received the highest shiraz honour at the 2013 National Wine Show, winning the shiraz trophy for its 2012 shiraz, as well as the 2016 Dark Horse of the Year award from James Halliday. Gourmet Traveller WINE also named Terindah Estate as the cellar door with the best food in Geelong in 2017. Terindah Estate also received the prestigious trophy for Best Small Producer of the Year at the 2018 Victorian Wine Show, and in 2019 was also awarded Best Pinot Noir for its 2017 Single Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir.