5 /5 The Melbie: Summer Jazz last Sun Oct 19 (Note: next one is on Sun Nov 19 2023) was excellent!Free entry event. Just what my jazz, good wine & food loving soul needed! Had a lovely, relaxing & enjoyable time - definitely will visit again.✨️✨️✨️
With the backdrop of the hazy blue Warburton ranges, the symmetrical rows of grape vines sloping downwards to the dam beyond & the light summer breezes - it was the idyllic setting to listen to the really good Chriss quartet jazz musicians & enjoy Seville Hill house wines, the tasty, fresh light lunch menu & grazing platters. The massive canopy of Elm trees provide shade but lawn is exposed. Welcome to bring picnic rugs, chairs etc as table settings are limited.
Light lunch menu items, wine & soft drink prices are reasonable for this event. No byo food or alcohol. Limited desserts are offered as are hot beverages. Bookings advisable beforehand. Free parking but might have to make use of long driveway as well as it is limited closer to Cellar door & terraced lawn where event is held.
Owner John & Josie are very hospitable & friendly. House wines available for purchase & yes to tasting beforehand. The drive closer to Seville is picturesque & a short drive up unsealed Paynes Rd. Once you enter into vineyard, it is another long unsealed uphill road, along rows of vines to get up here. Make sure you google Seville HILL as some in my group ended up elsewhere!