Our Yarra Valley Wine tours promise an entertaining, sociable and educational day out. With the help of our expert guides, you will discover the richness of the Yarra Valley’s thriving wine industry.
The day begins with at our designated pick-up location before heading out for the Yarra Valley, about an hour’s journey in our touring coaches. Our first stop is Greenstone Wines to learn the tasting technique - swirl, sniff, slurp and then taste a variety of styles from sparkling, red, white and sweet wine. Greenstone is beautifully situated on a single site in the picturesque Yarra Valley, an hour’s drive from Melbourne. The Winery and Cellar Door, which are nestled in to the base of the Christmas Hills, have unparalleled views of the Estate vineyard and Great Dividing ranges. It is here that winemaking operations are carried out, making Greenstone one of the most progressive wineries in the valley.
Next stop is Balgownie Estate which is one of the Yarra Valley’s jewels - indulge in a guided tasting session at Balgownie Estate Cellar Door. Make your selection of wine for lunch which includes a main meal, a glass of Balgownie Estate wine & tea or coffee.
After lunch we head read more...
Our Yarra Valley Wine tours promise an entertaining, sociable and educational day out. With the help of our expert guides, you will discover the richness of the Yarra Valley’s thriving wine industry.
The day begins with at our designated pick-up location before heading out for the Yarra Valley, about an hour’s journey in our touring coaches. Our first stop is Greenstone Wines to learn the tasting technique - swirl, sniff, slurp and then taste a variety of styles from sparkling, red, white and sweet wine. Greenstone is beautifully situated on a single site in the picturesque Yarra Valley, an hour’s drive from Melbourne. The Winery and Cellar Door, which are nestled in to the base of the Christmas Hills, have unparalleled views of the Estate vineyard and Great Dividing ranges. It is here that winemaking operations are carried out, making Greenstone one of the most progressive wineries in the valley.
Next stop is Balgownie Estate which is one of the Yarra Valley’s jewels - indulge in a guided tasting session at Balgownie Estate Cellar Door. Make your selection of wine for lunch which includes a main meal, a glass of Balgownie Estate wine & tea or coffee.
After lunch we head to Yering Farm which is one of the Yarra Valleys most charming boutique wineries. It has stunning views, and a delightful sense of heritage. At the Yering Farm cellar door you’ll experience traditionally-made wines, and see the antique copper wine-making equipment used by the Yarra Valley’s pioneer vignerons.
An afternoon stop at Soumah of Yarra Valley is where you'll learn about their cool climate focus of wine making where they specialize in wine styles and varieties typical to northern Italy and south eastern France. With awards for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and a passion for northern Italian varieties, you will be sure to find something pleasing while overlooking the rolling hills of the vineyard and the majestic Warramate Hills. Then it is time to depart the Yarra Valley for Melbourne arriving back between 4.30pm – 5.00pm *Wineries, itinerary & timings are subject to change without notice
Tours include:
- Comfortable air conditioned bus
- Guidance from a genuine Wine Expert
- Tasting at the cellar doors at Greenstone Wines, Yering Farm, Soumah Wines and Balgownie Estate
- An a La Carte Lunch at Balgownie Estate, accompanied by a glass of the Estate’s wine. -
Tour departs:
9.15am daily (except Dec 25 & 26 and Jan 1)
