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Small Group: Ultimate Yarra Valley Food and Wine

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7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

This is the smallest small group tour in the Yarra Valley offering a unique and intimate food and wine experience.

Epicurean Food and Wine Tours include food and wine pairing and cellar door experiences that are fun and educational.

From the start of the day you will be sharing your love of food and wine with guests that share the love of sightseeing and great food and wine.

Enjoy the world class wines of the regions that include chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, sparkling at family owned and operated wineries both big and boutique in this beautiful region.

On occasions you may be travelling up with a group of 8 and we will notify you of this chnage in group size.

Please contact us 24 hours before the tour departure to confirm pick up time.

What's Included

  • Lunch 2 course lunch with a glass of wine at Soumah or Tokar Estate. A wine tasting is included at either lunch venue
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
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    Meeting and Pickup

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    We pick up from all hotels and accommodation (out the front) in Melbourne City excluding Docklands. If the hotel is not listed please note in additional information. Central pick up location in Melbourne is Rendezvous Hotel 328 Flinders Street Melbourne at 9am

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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    Domaine Chandon

    Guided Sparkling Tasting at Chandon There's a particular kind of pleasure in tasting sparkling wine where it's actually made — in the Yarra Valley, where cool mornings and slow-ripening autumns give these wines their nerve and their finesse. Your guided tasting at Chandon is built around that sense of place, and around you: a small group, an unhurried pace, and someone walking you through every glass. This isn't a quick pour at a crowded bar. You'll settle in and taste your way through a considered flight of sparkling Take the time to enjoy a tasting of 5 sparkling foundation wines in the dedicated tasting room. Hear more about the Chandon brand and their journey to Australia. You will have time to visit the gift shop and the terrace and take a look at the Homestead before heading to a wine tasting followed by lunch at Soumah or Tokar Estate.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Soumah

    Lunch is a true highlight of the day, enjoyed at Soumah’s restaurant, AI FIORI Trattoria where Northern Italian cuisine takes centre stage. Begin with a generous antipasti board, designed to share and showcase fresh, seasonal flavours, followed by your choice of main course.Your meal is perfectly paired with a glass of wine—personally selected as the standout from your earlier tasting—bringing the experience full circle.Soumah Winter Menu + Wine Tasting To start Shared Antipasti Boards including cured meats, pickled and roasted vegetables served with crostini Choice of 4 MainsSCALLOPINI DI MAIALE Pork Scallopini, lemon caper, white wine, crispy prosciutto, fennel slawPESCE Grilled fillet of Barramundi, steamed green beans, borlotti beans, Salsa Verde TROTTOLE 12 hour slow cooked beef rib ragu, fir roasted capsicum, onion, garlic, cabernet, balsamic with trottole pasta and parmesanRISOTTO Roasted carrot & parsnip, silverbeet, shaved parmesan and parsley chip garnish
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    1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    De Bortoli Winery

    Your day includes a premium cheese and wine pairing at De Bortoli Estate, hosted in the exclusive VIP or Trophy Room for an intimate and elevated experience. Guided by knowledgeable hosts, you’ll enjoy a curated selection of cheeses perfectly matched to De Bortoli’s standout wines, including the iconic and multi award-winning Noble One—renowned as one of Australia’s finest dessert wines.This relaxed yet refined setting offers the perfect finale, bringing together flavour, storytelling, and a true sense of place in the Yarra Valley.Please note should De Bortoli be unavailable due to private events such as weddings, we offer an equally enjoyable alternative at St Huberts Estate, featuring a cheese board paired with their estate wines in a beautiful vineyard setting.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Heritage Golf & Country Club

    On the way back to your hotel, we drive into Heritage Golf and Country Club — two Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole courses, a residential estate, and home to the Yarra Valley Lodge Hotel. But the real reason we slow down here is the locals: a large mob of wild kangaroos that lives right on the course. We take our time, cameras ready, for what's often the most photographed moment of the day.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Travel in Luxury Mercedes Valente (8 seater)
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group: Ultimate Yarra Valley Food and Wine?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Lunch2 course lunch with a glass of wine at Soumah or Tokar Estate. A wine tasting is included at either lunch venue
    • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
    • Bottled water
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Fully Qualified and Friendly Guide

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Travel in Luxury Mercedes Valente (8 seater)
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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