Darren Kelly founded his enterprise in 1962 and made both still and sparkling wines from apples grown in his orchard. Today the vines vastly outnumber the apple trees with Kellybrook being granted the Yarra Valley's first vigneron's licence, in 1970. It's one of the few small wineries in the Yarra Valley still owned by the original family and now the second generation of Kellys has joined Darren and Farley in the business. With its distinctive character and 'hands-on' approach, Kellybrook has much to offer the visitor.

The welcome is warm, the atmosphere informal and typically Australian. Visitors can chat with the winemakers, Darren and Philip Kelly, in the Tasting Room, with its store of oak barrels, dine at the licensed restaurant, stroll through delightful gardens and even try their hand at the French game of petanque, with a glass of wine in one hand and a 'boule' in the other!

The cellar door is open every day of the year (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday). Kellybrook licensed restaurant is relaxed and comfortable, with a grand log fire in the winter months.