Epicurean Food and Wine Tours

Yarra Valley Food and Wine Journey (Daily) Small Group

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Yarra Valley Wine Tour

This world renowned wine region is a must see for wine lovers visiting Melbourne.

Yarra Valley is full of interesting family stories, this region is

home to over 80 Cellar Doors. Yarra Valley Day Tours have hand picked

wineries big, small and family owned so you experience a broad cross

section of the beautiful Yarra Valley. It’s not just about the world

class wine but also the local produce so the tour includes cheese and

wine pairing at De Bortoli Estate and a delicious seasonal 2 course

lunch and a glass of wine is included at Tokar Estate or Tramonto Kitchen and Bar, both leading winery

restaurants in the Yarra Valley.

Yarra Valley Day Tours is a small group tour (max 10 guests) with a BIG experience.

Tour Includes: 

• Pickup from Melbourne CBD and inner city suburbs accommodation between 9am and 915am, returning at 5-530pm
• Informative information from our friendly and professional tour guide
• Our day starts at the De Bortoli Winery, a third generation, Italian family owned winery and one of the biggest
• wine companies in the Yarra Valley. Here we enjoy a hosted tasting of
• cheese from the Cheese Maturation Room matched perfectly with their
• Yarra Valley estate wine.
• Nestled in the heart of the Yarra Valley is where you enjoy lunch at the beautiful, family owned Tokar Estate or Tramonto Kitchen and Bar. Both lunch experiences let you sit back and enjoy the amazing views and a 2 course lunch with wine.
• Visit Domimique Portet, one of the most popular wineries in the region where you will be greeted like an old friend. Dominique and his son Ben are 9th and 10th generation winemakers respectively and have bought French chic to the Yarra Valley with their outstanding wines and Mediterranean setting.
• The wineries we have chosen for you to visit on your Yarra Valley wine tour "AS SEEN IN BEST OF THE YARRA VALLEY" reflect the very essence of the region. They present the areas winemakers and compelling family histories. We present the resilience of Yarra Valley wine making families and their travels through the seasonal challenges that go back many generations. Through persistence and passion saw them build on humble beginnings to become the magnificent wineries they are today. Big and boutique, we connect you with fascinating family stories attached to this amazing group of wineries on the ultimate Yarra Valley winery experience.

• Yarra Valley Wineries
• De Bortoli Winery, a third generation, Italian family owned winery and one of the biggest wine companies in the Yarra Valley. From its vineyards in this premium wine growing region and their vineyards in New South Wales, De Bortoli produces a wide range of award winning wines including the world acclaimed, award winning range of premium Fortified Wines. Enjoy a hosted tasting of cheese from their own Cheese Maturation Room, matched perfectly with their Yarra Valley estate wine
• Yering Farm
• From a large family owned winery at De Bortoli we head to boutique Yering Farm for a cellar door experience in the charming rustic cellar door shed. Yering Farm is a family owned winery and orchard located on the original site of the Yeringa Vineyard, owned by the Deschamps Family in the 1800's (from lower Burgandy near the Beaujolais region) 20,000 vine cuttings were planted, obtained from the vineyard of Chateau Lafite. Resurrected by the John's Family in 1980, with orchards (apples and pears) and the the first replanting of the grapevines beginning in 1989

• Lunch at Tokar Estate or Tramonto Kitchen and Bar
• Tokar Estate or Tramonto Kitchen and Bar are wonderful lunch destinations and provide the option of alfresco dining in warmer weather with a full al la carte menu to choice from. Both are long time favorites for locals and international travellers with warm and inviting service and the very best local produce. Your main meal is served with a perfectly matched glass of wine.
• Gluten free and vegetarian palates are catered for. Please let us know in advance.

• Helen and Joey Estate
• The final stop is a visit to Helen and Joey Estate which is a unique tasting experience of wines of exceptional value. Established in 2010 with 85 acres under vine, Helen and Joeys are a fabulous new addition to the world class wineries of the Yarra Valley. With spectacular views from the patio you can enjoy a tasting on the patio or at the cellar door of 3 fantastic ranges of estate and reserve wines.
• Epicurean reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary, order and timing for the best cellar door and tour experience