The Prosecco Road & Beyond: Your Dining & Winery Map
Staying at Elevation652 puts you at the summit of Australia’s most exciting food and wine region. In April, the valley is a hive of activity as the final grapes are picked and the “Harvest” menus are launched. Here is your comprehensive dining & winery map to make your way through the valley and Prosecco Road this month.
The Icons of Prosecco Road
Pizzini Wines: A must-visit for Italian varieties.
April Event: Sweet Easter at Pizzini (April 4-5). Join them for home-made gnocchi and desserts on the lawn.
Experience: Book the Ravioli & Risotto Cooking Class on April 18th to learn the secrets of Italian hospitality.
Dal Zotto Wines: The birthplace of Australian Prosecco.
April Event: Pasqua & Prosecco (April 4-5). A family-friendly Easter festival with wood-fired pizzas, a jumping castle for the kids, and live music.
Chrismont: For a sophisticated long lunch. Their sleek, modern restaurant offers a “Feed Me” menu that highlights autumn flavors like local Markwood mushrooms and braised lamb.
Politini Wines: Stop here for authentic Sicilian hospitality. Do not leave without trying Nonna’s famous home-made cannoli and an espresso.
The Hidden Gems & Boutique Stops
Gracebrook Vineyards: A rustic, peaceful setting in a converted stable. Their gourmet antipasto platters are legendary—perfect for a sunny April afternoon on the deck.
King River Estate: (Cheshunt) They are hosting a relaxed Easter Long Weekend (April 3-6) with live acoustic music on Saturday and Sunday. Expect great dumplings, arancini, and their signature ‘Smoke on the Valley’ BBQ menu.
La Cantina King Valley: Visit Gino at his Tuscan-style stone cellar door. They specialize in preservative-free and vegan-friendly wines.
Craft Beer & Spirits
King River Brewing: Located in a historic 120-year-old dairy. If you need a break from wine, their Altbier or Kolsch in the taproom garden is the perfect palate cleanser.
Hobbledehoy Cafe & Distillery: The go-to for a King Valley Gin & Tonic. Their “slow food” breakfast menu is the best way to start a Saturday morning.
The Milawa Gourmet Trip
Brown Brothers: The gateway to the valley.
April Event: Easter Family Festival (April 4-5). One of the biggest events in the region with food stalls, wine tastings, and endless kids’ entertainment.
Milawa Cheese Company: Visit the historic butter factory to taste their famous “Milawa Blue.”
Pro Tip: This is also where you’ll find Wood Park Wines‘ cellar door—try their Sangiovese!
Milawa Mustards: Grab some local condiments to take back to the farm for your evening platter.
The Best Seat in the House
While the valley floor is full of flavour, the best “dining room” in the region is actually your own balcony at Elevation652.
Gather your favourite finds—a bottle of Dal Zotto Prosecco, a wedge of Milawa Cheese, and some fresh sourdough from Whitfield—and head back up to 652m. Watching the sun set over the vines you just visited is the ultimate High Country experience.