Ultimate Yarra Valley Chandon, Soumah & De Bortoli Cheese & Wine

Overview

We do fewer wineries better. Instead of racing you through 5 cellar door, we visit 3 of the Yarra Valleys best and give each the time it deserves - a guided tasting at Chandon, a cheese and wine pairing at De Bortoli's and a relaxed lunch and wine tasting at Ai Fiori Trattoria Soumah Wines or Tokar Estate. No rushing, no crowds and definitely no pizza! What sets us apart is over 23 + years of small group and private touring -we know the Yarra Valley and everyone in it. A local guide who is a genuine story teller and as passionate about food and wine as you are. A 99% guaranteed kangaroo sighting at a hidden local spot-the photo your friends from home will love! An intimate unhurried day built around great food, great wine and great company Insider dinner recommendations for your evening so you can eat like the locals All just an hour from your Melbourne hotel with a civilised pick up time at 9.40-10am Minimum of 4 guests to tour so we will confirm on this basis upon booking

Itinerary

1. 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.

   · 1 h· Admission included

2. 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 Mains SCALLOPINI DI MAIALE Pork Scallopini, lemon caper, white wine, crispy prosciutto, fennel slaw PESCE 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 parmesan RISOTTO Roasted carrot & parsnip, silverbeet, shaved parmesan and parsley chip garnish

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission included

3. 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.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission included

4. Heritage Golf & Country Club

   On the way through, 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.

   · 15 min· Admission included

Pickup

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How to use your ticket

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What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Minimum age is 18 years to consume alcohol
• Not recommended for child aged 18 and under

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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