Summer High Tea at Balgownie Estate

Overview

Crustless finger sandwiches, tiny ornate cakes, buttery scones, bottomless tea, sparkling wine: we all know and love the classic high tea experience. But the folks at Balgownie Estate in the Yarra Valley have teamed up with Mary Eats Cake to level up the whole high tea affair for two days this summer.

On Saturday, January 13 and Sunday, January 14, diners can hit up the Balgownie Estate to try out a seafood-focussed high tea under a marquee by the rolling vineyards. Gorgeous.

Guests will sit around a large shared table on the estate's grounds while DJs set the vibes for a summery day of indulgence.

Mary Eats Cake has designed a not-your-average high tea menu featuring oysters with chimichurri and lime, a tuna sashimi tart and a mini prawn loaf alongside a series of desserts — think a fruit-laden pav and freshly baked scones.

The $189 per person high tea will also include unlimited tea and two specialty cocktails made with the vineyard's wine. Get around the cuvée limoncello and rosé iced tea during the afternoon. A private bar will also be set up in the marquee for those choosing to sample more of the estate's wines.