Small Group: Ultimate Yarra Valley Food and Wine

About this tour

A curated seven-and-a-half-hour exploration of Victoria's Yarra Valley wine region for groups of up to eight travellers. You'll visit family-owned wineries ranging from established houses to smaller producers, tasting flagship varieties like chardonnay, pinot noir and sparkling wines. A two-course lunch with wine pairing at either Soumah or Tokar Estate anchors the day. Led by a knowledgeable guide, the tour pairs tastings with food to deepen your understanding of how the region's cool-climate wines develop their character.

Highlights

• Taste chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and sparkling at multiple cellars
• Two-course lunch with wine pairing at established estates
• Visit both large and independent family-run wineries
• Small group ensures relaxed, conversational pace with your guide
• Cool-climate varietals from Victoria's premier wine region
• Air-conditioned Mercedes transport between venues

What to expect

You'll be collected from your Melbourne accommodation and driven into the rolling vineyard landscape. The day alternates between cellar visits—where you'll taste wines directly with producers or their staff—and a seated lunch that demonstrates how food complements the region's distinctive cool-climate styles. Expect to learn why particular grapes thrive here and how winemaking decisions shape what's in your glass. The pace is unhurried; there's time to ask questions and linger if a wine catches your interest. By afternoon, you'll have tasted across multiple producers and developed a clearer sense of the valley's signature flavours.

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