ACCOMMODATION
Sleeping among the vines is for those who like to get close to the action. Imagine waking up in the vineyard where the wine you enjoyed late into the previous evening was grown. Luxury self-contained accommodation nestled between rows of vines offers an immersive wine experience celebrating the terroir - and the boudoir - of this region.
Many of Rutherglen Wineries now have accommodation either close to their cellar door or located within their vines.
Check out the full range of Rutherglen's Winery, Luxury, Dog Friendly and Group Stay options
Slip away to 'The Dark Side' of luxury.
Stay at Lake Moodemere Estate and immerse yourself in a weekend of wine, firelight, and music on the water’s edge.
Package includes:
- Two nights accommodation for two guests at the Moodemere Lake House
- Continental Breakfast for two supplied in your Lake House both mornings
- Fireside Dinner featuring the Moodemere String Quartet
- Complimentary bottle of Lake Moodemere Estate Wine
Stay where the stories deepen and the wine never sleeps.
Base yourself at Tuileries, De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate, right in the heart of town.
Spend your days cycling rail trails, sipping bold reds, and exploring Rutherglen’s darker delights - then return to your spacious room and unwind on your private deck as the sun sets over the vines.
Some availability throughout the Dark Side of Wine festival, August 8–18.
Book your seat at the Legacy Dinner on Friday 15 August at Tuileries Restaurant, and don’t miss the moody magic of our Hidden Cinema on Sunday 10th or Sunday 17 August.
Escape to Mount Ophir Estate - where indulgence meets intrigue.
Tucked away on 50 hectares of secluded farmland in Rutherglen, Mount Ophir Estate offers more than just a place to stay — it's an invitation to slow down, sip deeply, and step into the shadows of this historic winemaking region.
By day, explore the bold reds and rare vintages at All Saints Estate and confess your wine sins at The Winemakers Confessional at August 9–10
By night, dive into the Dark Side of Wine with whisper secrets at The Salon Speakeasy at St Leonards on August 16.
With heritage buildings, premium Shiraz, and luxury stays that hum with atmosphere, Mount Ophir Estate is your base for a weekend of moody pleasures and wine-fuelled revelations.
FAQs
Who are the Winemakers of Rutherglen?
Winemakers of Rutherglen (WoR) is an industry body representing the interests of 16 Grape Growers and Wine Makers from one of Australia’s most historic and iconic wine regions – Rutherglen. With more than 160 years of winemaking tradition, Rutherglen is one of the oldest wine regions in Australia and the wineries are largely owned by families.
The region is renowned for its unique wines with bold, indulgent Durif being distinctive to Rutherglen. This is also the Muscat capital of Australia, if not the world. Rich and opulent Muscat of Rutherglen is an international treasure, impossible to replicate, thanks to the unique combination of climate, soils, old wine stocks and the skills of the region’s master blenders.
What is the Dark Side of Wine?
The members of Winemakers of Rutherglen gathered and bought to life a winter festival that showcases our regional treasures - Muscat of Rutherglen & Durif.
All tickets are sold separately to each event with wineries and the community coming alive at night ( There’s daytime events too).
Which wineries are involved in this event?
WoR Member wineries include:
All Saints Estate
Anderson Winery
Andrew Buller Wines
Chambers Rosewood Estate
Cofield Wines
De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate
John Gehrig Wines
Jones Winery & Vineyard
Lake Moodemere Estate
Morris of Rutherglen
Olive Hills Estate
Pfeiffer Wines
Scion
St. Leonards Vineyard
Stanton & Killeen Wines
Warrabilla Wines