Yarra Valley Premium Wine and Cheese Tour

Epicurean offers the most fun & memorable way for you to spend your day in the Yarra Valley with a small group of 6 guests, the smallest group wine tour in the Yarra Valley!
You will enjoy fabulous scenery with a scenic drive and just over an hour from your Melbourne City accommodation, fresh and local produce at one of the most awarded restaurants in the Yarra Valley & Premium Wine and Cheese and Wine Pairing.

With over 22 years of touring excellence our guests tell us they book with Epicurean because of the extensive knowledge, good humour of our guides, fantastic choice of wineries, family owned and operated both big and boutique with outstanding unique cellar door experiences.

Minimum 4 guests for tour to operate.

We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests

Call +61 418 336 005 24 hours before departure time

Meeting Point

Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria

Yarra Valley

Victoria

Accommodation or Yarra Glen

Yarra Valley Lodge

2 Heritage Ave, Chirnside Park VIC 3116, Australia

Yering Gorge Cottages

215 Victoria Rd, Yering VIC 3770, Australia

What's included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• 2 Premium Wine Tasting Events or Gin Tasting and an additional wine tasting with Lunch
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• 2-course lunch with a glass of wine at leading winery restaurant
• Live Commentary by Professional Driver/Guide

What to expect:

Duration: 7 hours

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 a selection of local and international cheeses.
Next, visit the working winery, Yering Farm where you get the chance to taste some of the wines made with some of the oldest vines in the region as well as their famous cider.*

Continue your food and wine journey with a two-course lunch paired with wine at Tokar Estate or Tramonto Kitchen and Bar (depending on season, availability and size of group).

Your last stop is the exciting new kid on the block, Helen and Joey Estate for a premium wine tasting before heading back to your city accommodation.
* Please note: from July 1, 2018 onwards, this tour will visit Coombe, The Melba Estate instead of Yering Farm & Dixons Creek Estate.

Tour guests will be offered 2014 Tribute Series Nellie Melba sparkling blanc de blancs on arrival matched with a beautiful freshly shucked Sydney Bay oyster with red wine vinegar & shallot dressing.

Guests will then continue the wine-tasting with a showcase of the award-winning estate grown Coombe Farm Wine, approximately 6 in total.