Located an hour from Melbourne and known internationally as a quality producer of chardonnay pinot noir and sparkling wines the Yarra Valley enjoys the highest profile of any Victorian wine region. With this small group tour take the scenic route from Melbourne that travels through bushland vineyards and farmland. The 5 cellar doors that are visited are a mix of small medium and large producers who provide a great overview of what the Valley does best. Enhancing the day is an excellent a la carte lunch at Yering Station as well as a wonderful pairing of wine and cheese at De Bortoli.
Yarra Valley Wine & Food Day Tour from Melbourne with lunch at Yering Station
$225.00
Located an hour from Melbourne and known internationally as a quality producer of chardonnay pinot noir and sparkling wines the Yarra Valley enjoys the highest profile of any Victorian wine region. With this small group tour take the scenic route from Melbourne that travels through bushland vineyards and farmland. The 5 cellar doors that are visited are a mix of small medium and large producers who provide a great overview of what the Valley does best. Enhancing the day is an excellent a la carte lunch at Yering Station as well as a wonderful pairing of wine and cheese at De Bortoli.
Itinerary
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Stop At: De Bortoli Winery 58 Pinnacle Lane Dixons Creek Dixons Creek Yarra Glen Victoria 3775 Australia
Set on more than 450 acres of vineyard clad hills the visit to the De Bortoli Vineyard is a terrific start to the day. The wine tasting includes their estate and premium wines together with their iconic dessert wine Noble One. The tasting is enhanced with a pairing of selected cheeses.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yering Station 38 Melba Hwy Yering Victoria 3770 Australia
The site of Victoria’s first vines in 1838 Yering Station Vineyard is one of the Yarra Valley’s few remaining 19th century properties. Enjoy a tasting of their premium estate wines in the historic cellar door before adjourning to their light filled restaurant for a beautiful a la carte main course meal.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Payten & Jones Wines 3 Lilydale Rd Healesville Victoria 3777 Australia
One of the smaller producers in the Yarra Valley Behn Payten and Troy Jones produce small batch approachable wines with personality. Along with the familiar chardonnay and pinot noir their range has been expanded to include Italian and Spanish varietals.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Coldstream Hills Cellar Door 29 Maddens Lane Coldstream Victoria 3770 Australia
Established by James Halliday one of Australia’s leading authors and commentators on wine the wines here are beautifully crafted and have enjoyed industry and show circuit success.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Medhurst Vineyard 24 _ 26 Medhurst Road Gruyere Victoria 3770 Australia
This family owned boutique vineyard produces high quality wines from its 35 acres. Established in 1999 they’re located in the dress circle or ‘Beverley Hills’ of the Yarra Valley.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
Duration | 10 hours |
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Commences | Melbourne Australia |
Region | Victoria |
City | Melbourne |
Category | Food Wine & Nightlife |