Ripplebrook Winery
Highlights
- Savour premium wines crafted from organic, dry-grown grapes in the stunning surroundings of West Gippsland.
- Experience breathtaking views of Mt Baw Baw while enjoying alfresco dining at Giuseppe's cellar door.
- Discover the warmth of Italian hospitality as you relax in a family-friendly atmosphere surrounded by lush gardens.
- Explore a rich heritage of winemaking inspired by Sicilian traditions and lovingly maintained by the Raffaele family.
The team at Ripplebrook Winery are originally from the Aeolian Islands off the coast of Sicily. They produce premium wines from their dry-grown, organic, single vineyard.
They make Sparkling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Their cellar door, Giuseppe’s, is situated on their vineyard and showcases the breathtaking views of Mt Baw Baw. Named after their beautiful Nonno, Giuseppe’s re-creates the cosy, warm and loving care that Giuseppe gave to his garden and family, and they want to share that with you.
Ripplebrook Winery was created in loving memory of Giuseppe Raffaele – Catena’s father – who passed away in 2013. Giuspeppe came to Australia from Lipari in the Aeolian Islands off the coast of Sicily after marrying Angelina. Together, they raised and instilled his three daughters with Italian stories, traditions and delicacies.
Their wine and vineyard are crafted and cared for in the same loving way their father cared meticulously for his garden.
Catena Raffaele left her corporate career in 2009 and purchased 22 acres in West Gippsland. Inspired by her Italian heritage and love for exceptional wine, she opened Giuseppe’s cellar door in 2015 to share her warmth and hospitality.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
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