Why visit the All Saints Winery near Rutherglen, Victoria?

The All Saints Winery near Rutherglen, Victoria, has a castle on its grounds. Special experiences combine cellar door tastings with castle tours.

The All Saints winery near Rutherglen, Victoria, is one of several wineries in the region open to visitors. The winery is in Wahgunyah, across the Murray River from Corowa and a short drive from Albury. You could easily incorporate a visit on the drive from Albury to Echuca.

All Saints Winery castle

All Saints Estate is family owned, and has been making wines since 1864. But what makes this winery distinct is that the cellar door is in the grounds of a castle.

The All Saints Castle is based on the Castle of Mey in Scotland. There’s a definite air of pastiche at All Saints Winery, but it is still one of very few castles in Australia. You want turrets and towers along with your wine-tasting experience? Then this is the spot.

Barrels in the Great Hall at the All Saints Winery in Wahgunyah near Rutherglen, Victoria. Photo courtesy of Visit Victoria.

The Great Hall of the All Saints Castle is taken up by barrels. Hundreds of barrels, some of them dating back to the early 1900s. Also inside the castle are a dungeon and a retro steam engine, which was originally used to supply power.

All Saints Estate cellar door and tours

The All Saints winery cellar door is surrounded by landscaped gardens. The idea is that you can go for a walk around the gardens before starting your sampling session.

But once there, you can try out the All Saints Estate Family Cellar, Premium and fortified wine ranges for a small fee. That fee is refunded when you purchase any wines afterwards.

The cellar door and castle at the All Saints Winery in Wahgunyah can be combined in a half hour ‘Vine to Wine’ tour. This includes a guided walk around the castle and grounds, including the original, heritage-listed Chinese dormitories where immigrant Chinese labourers once slept. The tour also visits the winery viewing room, where the guide discusses wine-making techniques. After the tour, there’s a tasting session at the cellar door, followed by a cheese platter.

All Saints winery tour cost

This All Saints Estate tour costs $50 and should be booked via the winery website.

Other highlights on the Albury to Echuca drive include the ghostly trees of Lake Mulwala near Yarrawonga, the Murray Farm Gate Trail around Strathmerton, the river red gums of Ulupna Island near Tocumwal and Barmah National Park.