Witness the golden afternoon light touching vine-strewn hills, rippling across a landscape framed by misty blue ranges, and it is easy to understand why the Yarra Valley has bewitched visitors since vines were first planted in the 1800s.
What makes the Yarra Valley even more remarkable is how the quality and flavour of its wine and produce have become such an intrinsic part of its beauty. You can expect the finest contemporary fare and ambient dining in some of the most picturesque settings in the state.
A cool climate and diverse soil types have seen the Yarra Valley become synonymous with wines of great elegance, restraint and balance. Chardonnay, pinot noir and sparkling wines dominate, but the repertoire includes excellent examples of shiraz, riesling, pinot gris and sauvignon blanc.
Touring the Yarra Valley’s wineries leads inevitably to the brilliant food the region produces, with more than 100 cafés, restaurants, produce stores, farmers’ markets and farm gates featuring everything from fruit and vegetables to chocolate and cheese.