Wine
The Yarra Valley was Victoria’s first wine growing district – with a history stretching back nearly 180 years. Vines were first planted in 1838, and viticulture spread rapidly through the 1860s and 1870s. However increased demand for fortified wine saw Yarra Valley wine production cease in 1921. Replanting began in the late 1960s and by the early 1990s the area under vine passed the high point of the 19th century.
The Yarra Valley is now recognised as one of Australia’s foremost cool climate wine producing regions, capable of making classic styles from a wide range of varieties. The Yarra Valley offers fine sparkling wines, exceptional Chardonnay, complex Pinot Noir and world class Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
Schedule
Every Friday
Trip Duration
Depart at 8:30-9:00am and return to CBD at 6:00pm
Vehicle
Luxury 8 seats passenger vehicle (Mercedes-Benz / Kia / Honda)
Price
A$128/Adult
A$88/Child
Price includes transportation cost, travel guide fee, national park entry fee, attractions ticket fee, GST and hotel pickup & drop off
(optional activities and meal and wine tasting fee are not included)
Child are aged from 6 months to 12 years old
Highlights
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Napoleone Brewery & Ciderhouse - built from the foundations of a 1860’s dairy shed on the family property out in the Yarra Valley, Napoleone Brewery and Ciderhouse is designed to be a creative, collaborative space where they craft and share their passion for all things beer and cider
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Yering Station Winery - Yering Station wines are founded on the bridging point between old and new. In every aspect of making of the wines, they employ and respect traditional, age-old techniques and enhance them with their own band of progressive winemaking, style and sophistication
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Domaine Chandon - Chandon’s vineyards sparkle with fruit that flourishes in cool climates under the watchful eye of the viticultural leaders. From the revered Green Point Vineyard in the Yarra Valley and their site nestled in the Strathbogie Ranges to their most recent venture in the King Valley, Chandon’s vineyards yield premium fruit with all levels of intensity and concentration
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Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery - enjoy abundant free chocolate tastings. Watch the European Chocolatiers hand craft over 250 different chocolate products. Be amazed at the showroom choc-filled with thousands of couverture delights. Indulge in a delicious selection of house-made ice creams
What to bring
Sunglasses / Sunscreen / Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions / Camera / Video camera/ Comfortable walking shoes / Mobile phone / Any extra snacks & food