Winery
Established in 1983, Otway Estate produced table and berry wines under the Barongavale label. A change of ownership in 1996 saw the planting of more vines expanding the varieties to include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Semillon, Riesling, Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc. In late 2000 luxury adult accommodation was built amongst the bush with views over the vines. Luxurious spa baths and complete privacy, the cottages really do offer a unique getaway and enable guests to experience the peace and tranquillity of the bush.
In 2006 the latest development emerged, Otway Estate now boasts a winery, brewery, gallery, function facility, café / lounge and expanded cellar door. The cellar door has a retail food outlet enabling the visitor to sample regional and home made produce. While the café, lounge or deck provides a place to relax and enjoy a tasting plate teamed with your favourite beverage. See What's News for all the latest details.
Otway Estate produces wine under two labels:
All fruit grown on the property at Otway Estate is under our 'Estate' label whereas fruit sourced from the local area is bottled under our Yahoo Creek label. Fruit for Yahoo Creek comes predominantly from Irrewarra, Birregurra and through to Geelong.
Both Yahoo Creek and the Otway Ranges were named after British Mariner Sir William Albany Otway .
"On 7th December, 1800, Lieut. James Grant when in command of the LADY NELSON, wrote: "I named it Cape Albany Otway, in honour or William Albany Otway, Esq., Captain in the Royal Navy, and one of the Commissioners of the Transport Board."
The name was later shortened to its present form - The Otway Ranges."
Yahoo was believed to be one of the vessels sailed by William Albany Otway. Yahoo Creek was named in the early 1800's and is situated in the Otway Ranges was thereby named after this sailing vessel.
