Gapsted Wines

Victorian High Country


Near where the Snow Rd meets the Great Alpine Rd (B500), Gapsted Wines is an outstanding winery where you can eat from the seasonal lunch menu in beautiful surroundings. Its cellar door offers free tastings of its interesting range of varietals. It's located 7km northwest of Myrtleford along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail.


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