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Passing Clouds

30 Roddas Ln, Musk VIC 3461, Australia

Recommended by 26 people

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30 Roddas Ln, Musk VIC 3461, Australia

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+61 3 5348 5550
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Passing Clouds

Passing Clouds pairs cool-climate winemaking with wood-fired cooking overlooking sweeping vineyard slopes and water. Wine lovers lean toward the Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, while cellar door flights highlight bottles like 'The Angel'. In the dining room, an open fire pit drives a three-course shared lunch—wood-fired sourdough, charred sweet potatoes with tahini, and rib-eye charred over open flame. Outdoor seats by the pond supply blankets on brisk afternoons, accompanied by local cheese and glasses poured against the vines.

  • Cool-Climate Estate Wines: Estate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and standout pours like 'The Angel' lead guided cellar door flights.
  • Wood-Fired Dining: Kitchen plates center on open-flame cooking over a fire pit, from wood-fired sourdough to blistered rib-eye.
  • Vineyard & Dam Views: Dining deck and pond-side seating look directly out across the estate dam and hillside vines.
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Why Dine & Taste at Passing Clouds

Experience fire-cooked shared dining, estate-grown wines, and unhurried country hospitality in Musk.

  • Open-Flame Wood Grill Dining

    Dishes are crafted over open flames and coals, imparting rich, smoky depth across every course.

    The wood grill cooked food is exceptional — full of rich, smoky flavour and beautifully presented.

    craikes

  • Curated Multi-Course Shared Lunch

    Dining centers around a structured multi-course shared menu paired seamlessly with estate-grown wines.

    It's a beautiful place, great wine selection and the set shared lunch is perfect.

    Wong Matthew

  • Refundable Cellar Door Tastings

    Visitors enjoy guided tastings across cool-climate varietals, with tasting fees credited toward bottle purchases.

    There was a tasting fee that was refundable upon the purchase of a bottle of wine.

    Gabrielle Lyons

  • Knowledgeable Winemaker Guidance

    Passionate cellar door hosts provide deep insight into regional terroirs, grape varietals, and winemaking history.

    She was absolutely friendly and knowledgeable on the wine production and took her time to guide us through the journey.

    Holly K

  • Relaxed Vineyard Tranquility

    The scenic contemporary dining room and pond-side terrace offer a relaxed, welcoming escape overlooking the vineyard.

    The contemporary dining room strikes the perfect balance between relaxed and refined, making it an ideal setting for a long, indulgent lunch.

    craikes

  • Warm, Down-to-Earth Hospitality

    Guests experience attentive, unpretentious hospitality that makes milestone lunches and casual visits memorable.

    Service couldn’t have been better. Friendly and down to earth which is what we love.

    Stu B

Wood-fired dishes and estate-grown cool climate wines from the dining room and cellar door

  • Rib eye steak

    melt in your mouth rib eye steak was perfect

    Lori Perry

  • Wood fired sourdough bread

    wood fired sourdough bread

    Lori Perry

  • Tahini sweet potatoes

    tahini sweet potatoes

    Lori Perry

  • Estate Pinot Noir

    We particularly enjoyed the Estate Pinot Noir and the Estate Chardonnay.

    Gabrielle Lyons

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful, above-and-beyond hospitality details observed by guests

  • Car Park Greeting & Accessibility Care

    Staff proactively step outside to greet and offer physical assistance to guests parking in accessible spaces before they even enter the venue.

  • Emergency Lift for Weary Cyclists

    When cyclists arrive stranded and behind schedule, the team provides transport via ute to haul their bikes.

  • Blankets by the Water

    Outdoor tasters are provided with warm blankets to relax comfortably beside the pond on brisk afternoons.

  • Vineyard Dog & Farm Animals

    Guests enjoying the grounds and cellar door are greeted by the winery's resident sheepdog Magnus and roaming sheep.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book in advance for lunch?

Advance bookings are strongly recommended for lunch dining, as the restaurant regularly fills to capacity. While staff may accommodate walk-ins when possible, diners without reservations may find the restaurant full and be limited to tastings and outdoor drinks.

What dining format and food style does the restaurant offer?

Lunch in the dining room features a multi-course set menu cooked over a wood fire pit and charcoal grill. Dishes can be paired with estate-matched wines, and options cater across vegetarians, pescatarians, and meat eaters.

How do the wine tastings and tasting fees work?

Guided cellar door tastings are available, featuring selections across whites and reds such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz. Tasting fees apply, and visitors note that tasting costs can be refunded with wine bottle purchases.

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