King River Estate

Victorian High Country


Family-owned boutique winery specialising in biodynamic wines available for tasting at its cellar door. Vineyard tours are available with prior notice, and food-wise, how does wood-fired pizza sound? It also crafts wines under the Flying Duck label.


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