Join a full-day Yarra Valley wine tour and visit three of the region's best known wineries: Yering Station, Rochford Winery and Domaine Chandon. Over lunch and a series of wine tastings, see why the Yarra Valley is one of Australia's most picturesque wine regions on your Yarra Valley wine tour, the perfect day trip from Melbourne.
You'll stop for cellar door wine tastings at Yering Station and Rochford Winery on the Yarra Valley wine tour from Melbourne. Your helpful guide will share tips on how to taste and enjoy the wines you'll be sampling. Stay on at Rochford Winery for lunch and choose your accompanying glass of wine at the cellar door.
Lunch is followed by wine tastings at the rustic Yering Farm cellar door. The afternoon highlight is a private tour of the award-winning Domaine Chandon winery, known for its fine sparkling wines and stunning scenery. You'll enjoy a glass of wine at Domaine Chandon with a light tasting nibbles.
Winner Best of Wine Tourism Awards 2007.
Location: Victoria-Melbourne, Australia
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Departure Dates: Daily Commences: Melbourne, Australia Departure Point:
Tour departs from one of the following six locations.
The George Hotel, St Kilda
7-11 Convenience Store - corner Flinders Street and Spencer Street, City
St Paul's Cathedral, City
Her Majesties Theatre, City
Hertz Car Rentals, City
Roundabout at North Melbourne
Departure Time:
9:00am The George Hotel, St Kilda
9:20am 7-11 Convenience Store, City
9:30am (recommended departure point) St Paul's Cathedral, City
9.35am: Her Majesties Theatre, City
9:40am: Hertz Car Rentals, 97 Franklin St, City
9:50am: Roundabout at North Melbourne
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 5:00pm Itinerary: 9.00am - 10.00am - Meet at pick up points See 'Departure Point' for places and times
10.00am - Depart pick up point for Yarra Valley Just under an hour's trip in the Australian Wine Tour Co.'s luxury buses.
11.00am - Yering Station Yering Station is one of Australia's pre-eminent wine brands. You will start the day by showing you how to swirl, sniff and slurp and then you'll be ready to taste some of Yering Station's award winning benchmark classic Australian wines.
12.00pm - Rochford's Winery Rochford have long been the benchmark for style and class in the Yarra Valley and the wines also live up to this reputation. The first 1/2 hour will be spent at the tasting table, a great opportunity to make a wine selection for lunch! Then it's into the Restaurant for a superb lunch while taking in magnificent vineyard views. Lunch includes main meal, a glass of Rochford on Yarra wine and tea or coffee. (Vegetarian option available)
1.40pm - Yering Farm The old hay shed situated at the top of the hill, overlooks stunning views, has been converted into a charming rustic Cellar Door, oozing with character. The Cellar Door proudly showcases antique cooper tools used by pioneer winemakers over a century ago. A fantastic environment to enjoy superb wines made with traditional wine making techniques.
2.15pm - Domaine Chandon French Champagne company Moet and Chandon's Australian production house Domaine Chandon is the perfect way to finish the day with a guided tour through the winery that shows how the wine is made followed by a relaxing glass of Australia's best bubbly with gourmet food platters and a view that will leave you in awe. Spectacular to say the least.
3.30pm Leave Yarra Valley for Melbourne
4:30pm - 5:00pm Return to Drop off points
Additional Information
Inclusions:
Small group tour
Pickup and drop off from designated meeting points
Transport by air-conditioned luxury minivan
Wine tasting at 4 premium Yarra Valley Wineries
Snacks
Gourmet lunch at Rochford's Winery Restaurant
Glass of wine with lunch
Exclusions:
Gratuities (optional)
Cruise port pickup
Other Information:
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 18 years for the consumption of alcohol
Infant seats are not available. Parents or Guardians of children under the age of 12 must sign a wavier of responsibility for the safety of the child whilst on bus.
Not wheelchair accessible
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Note: Flights are NOT included and unless otherwise stated above transfers and car hire are also NOT included.
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