Visit the Yarra Valley and enjoy local wines and dishes from Melbourne
For all lovers of good wine or for those who want to discover Australia from a very different angle, Yarra Valley is surely a place that will seduce you because it is here that are produced the best wines from the country . You can go directly to this Victoria wine region to taste local wines and specialties but also to discover the surroundings with national parks (Kinglake national Park, Yarra Ranges national Park, Warrandyte State Park).
About 1 hour's drive northeast Melbourne , the Yarra Valley offers a large wine region that cuts into several vineyards: Lower Yarra Valley with Healesville, Warbuton being as the center of Upper Yarra Valley.
A gustative tower in the Yarra valley
Flickr – Henry Burrows
There are almost 80 wineries in the Yarra Valley and the first vines date back to 1838. This unique region with a fresh climate perfectly matches the development of Chardonnay (for its freshness), Pinot black and Pinot gray .
Likewise, many events are offered throughout the year to highlight the gastronomy and wine: among other things, we note the Grape Grazing which announces the beginning of the harvest, the concerts of Rochford or the feast of Shedfest.
Major areas tasting events for wine lovers:
- Boat O’Craigo is a busy estate that offers two vineyards; - The Domaine Chandon, which was founded by the Moët House, allows a tasting of the famous sparkling wine that is the champagne Moët ‘Chandon’. - TarraWarra is a friendly bistro. – Yering Farm Wines is a rustic cellar located in an old hangar. – Yering Station is a contemporary complex offering a restaurant, fine grocery and a bar.
A memorable tasting
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For saliver, to taste refined dishes and taste wines Out of standards, a visit to the Yarra Valley is required. From Melbourne, you can make a day trip in one of the best wineries in the country.
The proposed variety is breathtaking and of very high quality, so you will be able to taste with pleasure the fruit juices pressed to the farm, with exceptional wines from Rochford or Oakridge Winery, but also local cheeses, sumptuous chocolates from the city of Healesville, a sensational beer from White Rabbit Diary and other Crumbs' sweets.
Your tour in the Yarra Valley Starts at the De Bortoli Winery winery and continues at the Yering Station Winery estate to complete the Yarra Valley Wine Hub, a small-scale producer cooperative.
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