Loved the wine in your accommodation? You are not alone! There’s a very good reason the team at AMS Mt Buller chose Ros Ritchie wines for all our apartment rentals – and its not just because they are produced locally (although we do love that!). These stunning cool climate boutique wines have a achieved wide acclaim and a reputation for quality far and wide. Read on to find out how you can enjoy them even once you leave your accommodation…
Located at 190 Mount Buller Road in the historic Magnolia House, Ros Ritchie Wines Cellar Door offers a beautiful garden setting and cozy indoor spaces complete with fireplaces—ideal for cold weather tasting.
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Open: Saturday & Sunday (11 am–4 pm), and on select holidays; closed mid‑week and during winter hiatus reopening in August 2025 AGFG+12rosritchiewines.com+12Visit Victoria home+12.
Winter Events: themed dinners on Saturdays in June, July, and August—perfect for pairing hearty High Country fare with cool‑climate wine murrindindiguide.com.au+6rosritchiewines.com+6radiomansfield.org.au+6.
Offerings: Ros shares stories of her journey—from vintages at Delatite to her own boutique label—featuring wines like Riesling, Pinot Gris, Shiraz, Prosecco, Tempranillo, Merlot, Gewürztraminer and her signature cuvée made from single‑vineyard fruit grown at Barwite and Dead Man’s Hill vineyards barwite+8AGFG+8rosritchiewines.com+8.
Enjoy complimentary tastings, wood‑fired pizzas, seasonal soups, and grazing platters with live music on Friday evenings under the magnolia tree rosritchiewines.com+11Victoria’s High Country+11The Fold+11.
We hope you love the wines in your accommodation and if you would like to purchase more, make a day of it and visit on your way through Mansfield!
If you are looking for even more great wine tasting experiences in the region, we also have you covered!
Other Wineries Worth Visiting
In addition to Ros Ritchie, several nearby estate wineries offer delightful winter experiences:
Delatite Winery: perched above Mansfield, offering sweeping views of the snowy country hills. Sip reds by the fire and indulge in their award‑winning cool-climate selection The Australian+12Victoria’s High Country+12The Fold+12Wikipedia+6Mansfield Lakeside+6foodandwinewithlove.com.au+6.
Smaller producers such as Barwite Vineyards, Kinloch Wines, or regional producers around Whitfield and King Valley showcase varietals like Prosecco, Pinot Gris, Riesling, and Sangiovese—although not strictly in winter, they’re worth noting for their proximity and atmosphere murrindindiguide.com.au+3barwite+3rosritchiewines.com+3.
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Head up to Mount Buller Resort for skiing, snowshoeing, or chairlift views. Enjoy the alpine stillness and crisp temperature Victoria’s High Country+9Wikipedia+9Mansfield Lakeside+9.
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Warm up at Ros Ritchie Wines—taste elegant Riesling, Pinot Gris, Shiraz/Cabernet or Gewürztraminer in a historic garden setting. Take a gourmet food pairing to complement the wines.
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Late Afternoon
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Optionally visit Delatite Winery for reds by the fire or pick up wines to enjoy at your accommodation.
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Book a winter dinner event at Ros Ritchie in June, July or August—and stay for live music under fairy lights.
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Why Winter in Mansfield & Mount Buller is Magical
Victoria’s High Country is increasingly recognized for its winter charm—not just for the snow and skiing, but for its rustic luxury, local food festivals, and artisan wineries like Ros Ritchie Wines offering intimate cellar door experiences. The Australianmurrindindiguide.com.auThe Fold.
Whether you’re winding down after hitting the slopes or simply escaping the city for fresh air and fine wine, Ros Ritchie and Mansfield’s wineries offer warmth, craftsmanship, and connection to the land.