Just over one hour’s leisurely drive from Melbourne is in one of Australia’s premier wine districts and indeed top cool climate regions of the world.
Known as ‘The Place of Mists and Shadow’s to the indigenous Wurundjeri people, there is no more apt description that captures the valleys’ unique positioning and climate with a wine history dating back near 180 years.
The birthplace of Victoria’s winemaking produces amongst the finest cool climate Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays in Australia as well as award winning Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon - providing the perfect opportunity to create an experience that pays due respect to that legacy.
With over 70 cellar doors, your choice of experience is limited only by your desire. An exploration can focus on a particular style of your liking with careful selections revealing the winemakers’ varying personalities and interpretations.
Inspiration
Exclusive Wine Experiences
Meet the makers on a personally curated journey
Perfect Romantic Getaway
Overnight in a gorgeous cottage accommodation and arise to a champagne breakfast and stunning balloon ride over the Valley
Meet the ‘Other’ Locals
Personally guided Healesville Sanctuary native animal experience with optional one-on-one encounters.
Champagne, Cider Houses, Breweries and Distilleries
Finish off a day with a fabulous Champagne experience at Domain Chandon, try world class Gin at Four Pillars or refresh with a regional micro-brew or local cider
Or indeed, a showcase of the entire regions’ varieties can be curated encompassing not only Pinot Noir and Chardonnay but signature dessert wines, Italian varieties and French traditions - from the internationally renowned winemaking institutions to the boutique family single vineyards.
A plethora of fabulous a-la-carte and dining options focusing on local produce with stunning regional vistas will punctuate the day.
Of course, It doesn’t have to be entirely about wine. Perhaps blend the day with selection of micro-breweries or acclaimed distilleries should the fancy take.
The boutique wine region of Seville, the township of Healesville and its famous sanctuary home to 200 native species – offer yet further layers to the regions fine tapestry.
Nestled in one of the most picturesque regions of Victoria, Yarra Valley’s setting is sublime throughout the changing seasons and lends itself to seasonal farm gate explorations across its neighbouring regions and is perfect for a romantic getaway.
We can always suggest settings that perfectly reflect natures changing moods.
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