Ultimate Yarra Valley Food and Wine Day Tour

DescriptionEpicurean Food and Wine Tours offer Gift Vouchers for you or a loved one to enjoy a day in the beautiful Yarra Valley wine region. Visiting 5 of the best wineries in the Yarra Valley you will enjoy world class wine and the very best in seasonal and local produce with a 2 course lunch and a glass of wine expertly paired.This is an all-inclusive day tour where you taste premium and museum wines at all wineries. Touring 7 days a week, all year-round Epicurean Food and Wine Tours are small group specialists (maximum 10 guests) with over 18 years experience so you will be greeted at cellar doors like a friend!The wineries you visit on your Yarra Valley wine tour “AS SEEN IN BEST OF THE YARRA VALLEY” reflect the very essence of the region. Your tour with Epicurean is a memorable one as you meet winemakers and hear about compelling family histories in the Yarra Valley. We present the resilience of wine making families at wineries Big and Boutique and their travels through the seasonal challenges that go back many generations.YARRA VALLEY WINERIES- De Bortoli Winery -De Bortoli Winery, a third generation, Italian family owned winery and one of the biggest wine companies in the Yarra Valley. From its vineyards in this premium wine growing region and their vineyards in New South Wales, De Bortoli produces a wide range of award winning wines including the world acclaimed, award winning range of premium Fortified Wines. Enjoy a hosted tasting of cheese from their own Cheese Maturation Room, matched perfectly with their Yarra Valley estate wine.- Dixons Creek Estate -Meet the winemaker, Graeme Miller at Dixon’s Creek Estate. The cellar door, situated on the vineyard, provides some of the best views of the Yarra Valley. The wine tasting area has direct viewing of a working winery below. There is a fine display of Aboriginal Art from the Central and Western deserts and Arnhem Land. Graeme is a pioneer of the Yarra Valley and an authority on local history, vines, wine and everything in between. For a unique souvenir Graeme will autograph your bottle and may even pose for a photo if you ask him nicely.- Lunch at Tokar Estate or Soumah -Tokar Estate or Soumah are wonderful lunch destinations and provide the option of alfresco dining in warmer weather with a full al la carte menu to choice from. Both are long time favorites for locals and international travellers with warm and inviting service and the very best local produce. Your main meal is served with a perfectly matched glass of wine.*Gluten free and vegetarian palates are catered for. Please let us know in advance.- Coldstream Hills Winery -Since its first vintage in 1985, Coldstream Hills has built an enviable reputation for producing outstanding and distinctive wines from the Yarra Valley. In particular the hero varieties of the region, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. You will enjoy an extensive wine tasting including their award winning varietals and reserves whilst admiring the stunning view of the vines below. Coldstream Hills is home to Australian wine critic, James Halliday.- Dominique Portet Winery -Making wine is, and has always been a family affair for the Portets as tenth generation winemaker, Ben Portet continues the family legacy dating back to 18th century France. Our last stop on the Yarra Valley food and wine journey is a relaxed cellar door tasting in a setting that captures the essence and beauty of this beautiful area.InclusionsQualified and Friendly GuideTransfers from Melbourne hotel/accommodation or St Pauls Cathedral at 9-930am and returning at 5-5.30pm. Airport Transfers can also be arranged.Local and international cheeses to compliment the wine tasting at De Bortoli WineryMeet the winemaker, Graeme Miller at Dixon’s Creek Estate2 course Lunch at family owned and operated Tokar Estate, Soumah or Ezard at Levantine Hill including entree and main course and a glass of wine.Cellar door tasting at Coldstream Hills Winery including varietals, reserve wines and single vineyard wines when available.Dominique Portet cellar door tasting