For all things gourmet with personalized service, join this small group Yarra Valley food and wine tour from Melbourne. Enjoy private wine tastings accompanied by cheese and fruit samples, stop at local produce stores and pause for lunch in a winery served with matching wines. Your full-day tour includes a professional guide with local knowledge, plus return hotel transfers.
Head for De Bortoli Winery, a third generation, Italian family owned winery. From its vineyards in this premium wine growing region, De Bortoli makes a wide range of award winning wines including the world acclaimed sweet white Noble One. Taste a selection of De Bortoli wines accompanied by cheese and fruit.
Visit the Produce Store at Yering Station Winery, showcasing produce from the region and taste estate wines at the Old Winery Building.
Continue your food and wine journey with lunch at Domaine Chandon while enjoying stunning views of the vineyards and lake. Visit Coldstream Hills Winery for wine tasting and conclude the afternoon at the 100-year-old working Yarra Valley Dairy and sample hand-made farm cheeses. Taste wine at the adjacent Yarra Valley Wine Hub, a cellar door for producers of single vineyard wines from low yielding, distinctive vineyards.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 5:30pm Itinerary:
9:15am - Depart from your Melbourne accommodation.
10:30am - Hosted Cheese and Wine tasting at De Bortoli Winery
12:00pm - Cellar door tasting at Yering Station Winery and visit to the Yering Station Produce Store and Art Gallery.
1:00pm - Tour of Domaine Chandon followed by a one course lunch in the Green Point Room at Domaine Chandon including wine
2:30pm - Cellar door tasting at Coldstream Hills Winery and visit to the "amphitheater" style vineyards.
3:15pm - Cheese and wine tasting at the Yarra Valley Dairy and Yarra Valley Wine Hub.
4:00pm - Depart the Yarra Valley.
5:30pm - Arrive back at your Melbourne accommodation.
Additional Information
Inclusions:
Private wine tasting at De Bortoli Winery with cheese
Wine tasting at Yering Station Winery and visit to the Yering Station Produce Store and Art Gallery
Lunch at Domaine Chandon including 4 half glasses of wine, antipasto platters and a main course
Cellar door tasting at Coldstream Hills Winery including some reserve wines
Cheese tasting at the Yarra Valley Dairy
Hotel pickup and drop off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions:
Gratuities (optional)
Other Information:
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Vegetarian and vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Special Policy: Hotel pickup is offered for this activity. Please enter your hotel pickup details or enter 'local' if you live locally.
Travel Voucher
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Note: Flights are NOT included and unless otherwise stated above transfers and car hire are also NOT included.