St. Hubert's Vineyard was a really modern and pretty area. We were surprised to have the place to…read moreourselves. It is a very clean and fine dining vibe in the Cellar Door and the wine was good as is most wine in this region. Definitely a pretty spot but it was not the best to walk around the grass in the rain though.

Recently had the pleasure of visiting this absolutely beautiful vineyard on a visit from the USA…read more We first ate in the restaurant. Self serve water and sparkling water on tap. Love that. The food was excellent and the prices were very on base with such a nice place. I shared a pizza and some potato wedges. Both were delicious. We then went to the wine sample room. Had a flight of a few different reds. Our wine guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. I was told they do weddings here. Would be such a beautiful and epic setting for that.

Wow, what a beautiful venue... outdoor concerts.... Weddings...etc…read more. We enjoyed our wine tasting....prior to Rochford winery our sommelier worked 12 years in Napa... he pointed out the difference in each wine... very helpful... Our excursion also included lunch... I had the pasta dish.. it was so delicious with lots of wonderful flavors... A great bus ride through the countryside of Melbourne.

This was a stop on a wine tour I was a part of…read more Wine flavored gin?? YES PLEASE! The gin was good, but a lot of people within my tour agreed we needed tonic water, which they gladly gave us. Not only did we taste wine flavored gin, but we also had an entire wine tasting as well as lunch. I had salmon and the most delicious in-house made bread. I would definitely return here!

Coldstream Hills has quite the provenance; the connection to James Halliday is well known, but…read morelesser known is the fact that Halliday still has a house on the edge of the Coldstream property, overlooking this proud and well regarded winery. The Coldstream Hills cellar-door has a fantastic tasting "menu" and great special offers. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable not only about the wines, but the history of the estate. They discuss and share, without rushing. Needless to say, on a recent trip I was so impressed by the experience that I bought a few cases, including one of their Reserve Cab-Sav - a personal favourite. They're known for one of the best Australian chardonnays out there, but everything that comes from Coldstream Hills deserves some attention. Fantastic stuff!

This is a small and lovely setting with some really fabulous wines. James Halliday publishes the…read moreannual "bible" of Australian wines, so it's no surprise that his wines are all exceptional. The tasting room sits on a hill with a nice vista. The tasting we did took us from sparkling to sauvignon blanc through the delightful chardonnays, pinot noir, and a surprisingly complex merlot. The staff will take their time and tell you as much as you'd like to hear, or just give you a little information and let you savor the wine at your own pace.

I cannot believe all of the good feedback comments as this was the very worst wine tasting we have…read moreever experienced. There was no greeting or details about the history of Chandon. We were served by a person who not provide us with any napkins. He even poured the different tastings into the same glass, unbelievable. This was an expensive tasting that really left us with a bad taste in our mouths due to how bad the whole experience was. I WOULD DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE TO PAY FOR A CHANDON TASTING AS UT WAS JUST AWFUL AND A COMPLETE WASTE IF MONEY.

We arrived early for our tasting (that we booked months before, but looked like they had room for…read morewalk-ins), and are we glad we did. The bar area was beautiful and the Spritz was absolutely delicious! The tasting itself was very well done and they were able to answer all of our questions. We ended up buying a bottle as well as a topper that survived the flight back to the US. I'd definitely recommend Domaine Chandon for anyone in the Yarra Valley!

We stopped in because it looked like a fun winery with all the swings out front. We had a bit of…read morefun taking pictures before venturing inside for a quick wine tasting. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and there was only two other people on the property with us and only our group in the wine tasting room. Wine tasting was only $5 for any four if I remember correctly. I like their viognier blend and got a bottle of that to go

Exceptional wines in a stunning historical setting. The cellar door, historical home & grounds are…read moreimmaculate. But what really impressed me was the knowledge & friendliness of the worker who was taking us through the tastings. Her knowledge of the wines was top rate and was matched by her in-depth details on Dame Nellie Melba's life. Her passion was evident as she wasn't simply reciting facts but engaging us with the contributions and achievements Dame Nellie made. Highly recommend a long visit.

Spending a weekend in the Yarra Valley and surrounding areas is indulgent, blissful and a good…read morechance to relax. The scenery itself is beautiful, yet only an hours drive away from the CBD. However my favourite part of an escape to the Yarra Valley would have to be exploring what the wineries in the area have to offer. Coombe Farm is owned by the family of the famous opera singer Dame Nellie Melba. It's one of the oldest vineyard estates in the area and offers free tastings seven days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday is by appointment, I believe). The tasting room is far more relaxed than other nearby wineries. I was there round midday on a Sunday and the two ladies working could not have been more helpful. They were informative, friendly and keen to educate customers about their range of wines. It was such a pleasant experience. Compared to other tastings at different wineries, Coombe Farm stood out as somewhere more enjoyable. I felt as though I could have sat there for ages, chatting with the staff like old friends and trying wines. In particular it was non-intimidating, so I felt comfortable enough to ask questions that I'd been pondering about wine. As much as I may love drinking wine, I'm not extremely knowledge on the subject and this was a great opportunity to ask and learn more as I tried. In contrast, I felt rushed and a little bit intimidated at other wine tastings in the area. Next time I visit Coombe Farm, I would love to relax outside on the deck and watch over the vines, with a glass in hand. I'm already dreaming of another lazy Sunday wine exploration!

Pear cider, apple cider, and pear cider sorbet! This place isn't a big winery like some of the…read morevineyards in Yarra Valley, nor does it have huge signs that would point you to this place off of the main road, but it is def worth the visit! They don't offer the conventional Yarra Valley wines (in my opinion); it reminded me of a hippi-take on a vineyard. We sampled two of their sorbets and loved their pear cider sorbet more (light, airy, refreshing, and not too sweet). We also loved their pear cider so much (you will never taste anything like it and no, it isn't super girly) that we bought some to take back home (TO the U.S.). So take in the beautiful apple trees (they totally grow different down under) and try something different! *Not trolling with tourists was a BIG plus.

For a close-in winery, Punt Road is a beautiful drive and destination. It's small and quaint and…read morehas a great variety of wines to taste and take home. No cellar door here, but you don't really need it. It's just a cute, modern building, with a couple knowledgeable staff to pour till your heart's content. The view out over the vineyards is nice, and early morning will greet you with a bit of a low fog. It's not huge, so with many more than 20 people you'll be squeezed for space, but for a small trip this place is great. My favorites: viognier (nice and crisp, not too fruity or sweet or dry), rosé (like a good red for summer), and their ciders (pear and apple).

A French winery in the Yarra Valley, complete with accent-clad staff, a nice variety of wine and…read morefull lunch menu. The winery is petite especially on a busy weekend, so you will be snuggled up at the tasting bar or browsing their cute gift shop. With limited seating indoors and outside, it's intimate so groups need to book ahead. There is a cosy and rustic feel, family owned. The wines are good but can easily jump to pricey selections. The food was phenomenal. I was impressed with the menu and everyone from my dining party enjoyed their dishes, from lamb roast, pork belly salad and beef ribs. Even the French fries were good, as they should be! Excellent portion sizes. It's a beautiful stop on a sunny, summer day and a break from the bigger wineries. You will enjoy their personal touch and ambiance.

Lovely winery in a beautiful setting. The wine maker is 10th generation (French heritage) and their…read morewines are very nice, although only a small selection is available to taste. The lady who took us through the wine tasting and 'cellar tour' was very knowledgable and gave us plenty of tips on how to actually TASTE our wine properly. There is also a cafe for a small bite to eat or a coffee to perk you up during your winery tour.

What an amazing place with even more amazing people. We were in the Melbourne area in November…read more2011 and wanted to check out a winery, and this one happened to be on our route and, even better, promised some interesting fruit wines. It ended up being one of the most memorable stops on our 3 week vacation. The couple who runs the place could not have been more welcoming or more fun. While they offer grape wines like Chardonnay and Shiraz, I was most interested in trying their kiwi wines. They offer sweet, semi-sweet and dry. I loved all three, but the sweet kept most of the unique kiwi taste. Their strawberry wine was also amazing. When he saw our enthusiasm, our host was only too happy to tell us all about his business, and even to sample one of his secrets to great wine, the water from his spring. We all bought the maximum amount of wine we could bring back to the US, focusing on the strawberry and kiwi. After some visiting and prodding from his delightful wife, our host also let us each try a sip of his raspberry wine. He was completely sold out but had a small personal supply. Let me tell you... ambrosia. It was magic on the tongue. I am watching their website carefully from now on to see if there is any to ship! Whatever it costs to send it to the US, it will be worth it! Our hosts were gracious enough to let us walk the property and take some pictures as well. It was absolutely beautiful. I hope to return someday but until then, this will be one of my most cherished memories of Australia!

I made a stop at Oakridge Wines for a glass of wine whilst cycling. Carrie was super friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. She picked the perfect glass for my taste preference! And checkout the view in my photo!

Oakridge was our first stop in the Yarra Valley and we are certainly glad it was. We booked the…read moretasting in advance but it looked like they had some available for walk ins as well. The scenery is beautiful and the wine is even better, so great that we bought a couple bottles to fly back to the US with... and when we got home, it was confirmed that we still loved this wine!