Yarra Valley Wineries

Established in 1838, the Yering Station winery hosted our first wine tasting of this day.

Here we learned about their wine making process and sampled six wines: a sparkling Cuvée, Chardonnay, Pino Noir, Shiraz Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon and a fortified wine. 

The next stop was at De Bortoli Wines, Australia’s second largest winery, established in 1928.  The leaves of each grape variety changes colours differently in the fall, painting a colourful vistas. 

Understanding that many of their guests must travel, this winery has pre-packed suitcases ready for the connoisseur. 

Here we sampled five wines: a Cuvée, a Riesling, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and a Semillon, each paired with a cheese: goat cheese, triple cream Brie, two Raclettes, and Blue Cheese. 

Happy day! 


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