The Place

The eight acre vineyard in Kangaroo Ground at the Western end of the Yarra Valley in the Shire of Nillumbik was planted to Riesling, Chardonnay and Cabernet in 1986.

The property was named “Wildfell” by a pioneering Scotsman, Walter Wippel, who settled this property in the Kangaroo Ground area in the early 1850's; establishing orchards, market gardens and grazing land.

No doubt, wine production was high on the list of priorities, and the rich decomposed volcanic soils assisted in this pursuit.

Over 150 years on, the Kangaroo Ground area has seen the establishment of a number of new vineyards due to the high quality of the fruit and ideal growing conditions. It's proximity to Melbourne and the rolling hills broken by dense stands of Red Box and other eucalypts makes it a haven for weekend visitors and wine tasters from all over.

The staff at Redbox Vineyard are pleased to welcome visitors to the cellar door on weekends and public holidays from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, or on other days and times by appointment.

For directions to Redbox Vineyard's cellar door: Location