Thanks to picturesque drives, stunning rural views, endless rows of romantically twisted grapevines, and increasingly excellent on-site eateries, Australia’s wine regions guarantee restful getaways. To allow you to remain close to your favorite activities, we...
East of Melbourne, in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, is a stunning area that can be reached in about an hour by car. The Yarra Valley, known as Melbourne’s “Food & Wine Playground,” features a variety of diversions for “children of all ages,” as well as...
We learn seven indulgent ways to spend a long weekend of sheer indulgence for foodies and wine lovers. Sauerkraut, chocolate and wine: Hahndorf, SA Hahndorf, an adorable village in the Adelaide Hills, is the oldest continuously inhabited German community in Australia....
The more remote areas have a tendency to be forgotten due to the Yarra Valley’s prominence and accessibility from Melbourne. However, a few of the vineyards we stop at on our wine tours Melbourne to the Yarra Valley have their roots in Victoria’s more outlying areas....
What is it about the Yarra Valley that makes it justifiable for some of Australia’s and the world’s most coveted and sought-after wines to be produced there? The Yarra Valley’s secret lies in a unique fusion of geography and history. Climate The Yarra Valley, widely...
One of Australia’s most renowned wine districts and one of its coldest viticultural regions is the Yarra Valley, which is located about 50 km northeast of Melbourne. Chardonnay and pinot noir are the area leaders, with cabernet and shiraz providing strong support. In...
Over 50 cellar doors can be found in the beachfront Mornington Peninsula wine region, which is surrounded by expansive orchards, farms, and kitchen gardens and offers some of the best views of both Port Phillip and Western Port bays. The top 4-5 wineries and vineyards...
The Smedley family always wanted a site where they could grow grapes, make wine, and share their way of life with friends and family. Mandala Wines is the realization of that goal. The Smedleys were drawn to the Yarra Valley by their love of fine wine, and there they...
In order to preserve the varietal and site expression, Seville Estate wines are produced with the least amount of intervention. The delicate and labor-intensive winemaking processes focus on bringing out the real fruit characteristics rather than artifacts. They use...
Domaine Chandon is a winery that produces sparkling wines by adhering to the traditional process. In the Yarra Valley of Australia, where Domaine Chandon is located, only sparkling wines made using the traditional method are produced. The winery creates a variety of...
