Even in the Yarra Valley, where every bend in the road reveals a striking new vista, Oakridge Wines has it made. Its north-facing tasting room and outdoor deck (the once-renowned restaurant is no longer operating) look onto 10 undulating hectares planted with pinot noir, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, semillon and merlot. Beyond, thickly forested hills run to the horizon, completing the calming panorama. You’ll feel your pulse slowing before you’ve had your first sip of wine.

The vineyard has been here since 1998, and for 20 years prior it was located in Seville. Husband and wife Tony D’Aloisio (a former Asic chairman) and Ilana Atlas (who’s held board positions at Coca-Cola, ANZ and others) took over in 2007 and they’ve been slowly expanding the business since. Two additional vineyards, in Gladysdale and Woori Yallock, now provide Oakridge with pinot gris, pinot noir and chardonnay.