Five Oaks Vineyard

'Eighty-year-old oaks and towering cypresses stand sentinel outside this comfortable, welcoming winery set in the southern Yarra Valley hill country. A visit here is like a tonic - fresh clean air, beautiful natural surroundings, and a memorable range of Cabernet-based red wines provide good medicine for the visitor. It's a labour of love for Judy and Wally Zuk, whose Canadian origins are reflected in the architecture of the place, and the easy smiles of the hosts.' RALPH KYTE-POWELL "Park your car under one of the 75 year-old oaks that gave this estate its name, and drink in the fresh air of the lovely Yarra Valley hill country. Five Oaks Estate has a modest and comfortable cellar door for tasting the wines, and for enjoying the relaxed hospitality of the Zuk family. The Zuks originally come from Canada, and there's an almost North American feel in the buildings and spreading trees that lead to the vineyard. The Cabernet-based reds are particularly worth trying here." Ralph Kyte-Powell Established: 1978 Wine Region: Yarra Valley Winemaker: Wally Zuk Owners: Judy and Wally Zuk Cellar Door: Manager - Judy Zuk Open: 10am-5pm Weekends and Public Holidays. Other times by appointment. Wines: Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon. Price: $18.00-$50.00