CHARCOAL + WINE at Jayden Ong Winery & Cellar Bar

This Fireside Winery & Cellar Bar will be celebrating the NEXT GEN of Yarra Valley Wine. Small scale, owner operators, the movers and shakers of the Yarra Valley wine region.

Join Jayden Ong and feature producers Tillie J Wines, and Stuart Duding from Alkimi, as we delve into fresh wines and new fresh styles of winemaking all weekend.

Tillie J will be the feature producer tonight, in-house for an exclusive cellar tasting for guests dining 6-8pm. Sample 3 wines from Tillie's cellar and learn from Tillie how she makes wine that authentically reflect their terroir - $25pp

Charcoal has always been a central feature of the menu at the Ong’s Winery & Cellar Bar and to complement the wines on show we will be firing up the charcoal, cooking wonderful local produce, and slinging smokey skewers all weekend, as part of the Fireside festival. Reserve your table for lunch and dinner, or walk-in for a casual drink and a few skewers.

Choose from a selection of skewers showcasing the finest cuts of meat, delicious grilled cheeses and fresh local vegetables, all cooked over premium charcoal.

Friday 12 July: All day dining between 12pm - 9pm

Ticket price includes a selection of 3 succulent skewers $24pp + bf

~ chicken arrosticini, wild thyme, salt, lemon

~ lamb shoulder, salsa verde

~ bavette, Café de Paris butter

~ marinated fish, garlic yoghurt

~ local cheese & fresh truffle

~ exotic mushrooms, porcini salt

Then complete your meal with other seasonal menu additions, extra charcoal grilled sticks, the freshest grilled seafood or a Two Course Chef's Menu - main course followed by local cheese or lemon tart - $58pp
A two-course children’s menu is also available - $25pp

Then enhance the experience;

Producer Exclusive Tasting with Tillie J (20 minutes) - $25pp *available for groups dining 6-8pm Friday 12th July

Three Producer Wine Pairing featuring Tillie J, Alkimi, and Jayden Ong Wines - $45pp *available across the whole weekend

PLEASE NOTE: Some seating may be communal. Mix of tall and low tables, please get in touch if you require low seating. We are wheelchair accessible. We are located in a cool climate region and recommend dressing warm when visiting us in the winter months!