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Michael Unwin is deeply passionate about the process of growing grapes and turning them into wine. His passion for winemaking spans 35 years. As a young New Zealander, he studied horticulture and then travelled to Europe, where he started working for a champagne maker. In the decade that followed, his learned the art of winemaking, travelling to all areas of Europe working with some of the highest regarded experts in the field. In 2000, Michael and his wife Cat (a fellow Kiwi), established Michael Unwin Wines in Ararat. From 2004 onwards, their purpose-built winery in Beaufort became an iconic and recognisable landmark for anyone travelling along the Western Highway. At that location, their cellar door enjoyed a constant flow of customers; some coming on a designated day trip, others scheduling in a wine and tapas treat on the weekend, and some stocking-up of their favourite drop on the commute between Ballarat and Ararat or Horsham. In early 2020, Michael and Cat closed the Beaufort site and reopened the vineyard, winery and cellar door on Remembrance Drive, Windermere – ten minutes west of Ballarat. The site has allowed Michael to realise his dream of being an entirely independent winemaker, where everything from grape growing, vinifying, bottling, packaging, warehousing, distribution and public tastings and sales is done at the one location.

Welcome to the Euroa Hotel, Euroa’s number-one family hotel. We have a range of facilities for everyone, a tab sports bar where you can catch up with friends after work for a drink and watch sporting events. A liquor legends drive-thru bottleshop, an updated bistro with refrigerated air conditioning offering a menu to please everyone. There is a newly landscaped beer garden with room for children to play in, also outside is a television incorporated in our new courtyard. We pride ourselves in good old-fashioned friendly service, great food, and cold beer. We also offer a good selection of local wines and beer. So please come in and our friendly team will be pleased to help you with all your requirements.