Tahbilk

Tahbilk is a historic winery estate on the Nagambie Lakes in the Strathbogie Shire, Victoria, established in 1860. It is one of Victoria's oldest family-owned wineries and is notable for its heritage-listed underground cellar, estate vineyards on the Goulburn River floodplain, and 160-hectare wetlands and wildlife reserve. The estate is known for Marsanne, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz and operates a cellar door for visitors.

Visitors can expect a working winery estate set among vineyards, historic 1860s buildings and the Nagambie Lakes wetlands. The main visitor area includes the heritage cellar door for wine tastings, underground barrel cellar, restaurant and picnic grounds overlooking the wetlands and billabong. Walking trails and boardwalks traverse the Tahbilk Wetlands and Wildlife Reserve with bird hides. The estate also has moorings on the Nagambie Lakes for boat access.

Established in 1860 as Tabilk Vineyard by John Pinney Bear and partners, Tahbilk is one of Victoria's oldest continuous wineries. Its underground cellar excavated in the 1860s and historic winery buildings are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. The estate survived phylloxera and economic downturns and has been owned by the Purbrick family since 1925, maintaining traditional winemaking and vineyard practices.

Tahbilk is significant for its contribution to Victorian viticulture, particularly for preserving Marsanne as a signature varietal in Australia. The estate's wetlands restoration and carbon-neutral initiatives reflect its cultural role in sustainable agriculture and conservation within the Nagambie Lakes region, a popular wine and food tourism area.