Passing Clouds, in partnership with Daylesford Spa Country
Railway, will receive $30,000 to expand its tasting room and build a railway
platform as a stop for the tourist train.
The funding comes as part of the
state government’s Wine Growth Fund, which will also benefit four other
wineries in the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region.
Passing Clouds winery part-owner
Cameron Leith said the Wine Growth Fund grant was timely for the industry, as
it would help their business overcome challenges through wine tourism.
“Instigating plans in this area
can be difficult in an industry that inherently faces difficulties based around
cash flow,” Mr Leith said.
“We get a couple of hundred of
people through every weekend, but it really is at the point now where we are
getting so busy we are actually turning people away.
“This (expansion to tasting room) means we should be able to cater for
up to 200 people every day.
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