Take a look eastwards from the Sky Deck at Eureka Tower in downtown Melbourne, and on a clear day you can see the Yarra Valley. Its proximity to the city has made it a favorite playground full of wine tasting, gourmet food and boutique accommodation for Melburnians seeking a quick and easy escape from the city. One of the prettiest times to go is in the fall, but the wineries and restaurants are open year-round.
Yarra Valley Wineries and Wines
From quite humble beginnings, the scale and variety of wines on offer in the Yarra Valley have seen enormous growth in recent years. Today, 85 wineries cover more than 9,000 acres under vine. Classified as a cool climate, the region’s white wine specialties include pinot gris, semillon, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. When it comes to red, the Yarra Valley is famous for pinot noir, among other offerings.
With so much to choose from, it’s hard to go wrong at any Yarra Valley winery
