Discover a region that puts long lunches at hatted winery eateries alongside its world-class cool climate wines at the forefront. Delight in exquisite produce and artisanal foods served up with genuine country hospitality at every turn.
Visit the farmers market to browse Jam Lady and Cunliffe & Waters preserves before dining at Yering Station for dinner, where tenth-gen winemaker Ben Portet brings together tradition, site and innovation in creating wines of distinction.
Yering Station
Yering Station Winery is an exquisite vineyard situated at the heart of Victoria’s Yarra Valley, dating back to 1838. Renowned as one of the oldest and most-renowned wineries, its vineyards produce world-class cool climate wines known for their expressive varietal integrity, using both old-world techniques and cutting-edge winemaking innovations to craft world-class bottles of vino.
Yering Station Restaurant provides guests with an unforgettable dining experience. Offering contemporary Australian cuisine that features produce from local growers, this menu was specially created to complement Yering Station Winery offerings and can be booked both lunch and dinner – advance reservations are recommended for both.
Wineries provide dining and tasting room experiences daily, offering up the latest releases as well as previous vintages to sample and learning more about Yarra Valley’s distinct terroir.
Visitors to a winery’s cellar door can also sample wines from its vineyards, while learning more about its history and philosophy of winemaking. Furthermore, this location makes an excellent place for visitors to purchase wines at bargain prices.
Yarra Valley is known for its cool climate, which allows grapes to ripen slowly. This allows wine producers to develop complex flavors and aromas. Furthermore, different soil types produce distinctive wines like those offered by Yarrabank Winery with layers of complex layers and juicy fruit flavours.
Scarlett is one of the flagship wines produced at this winery and aged in oak for maximum complexity and flavour, featuring dark cherry and berry fruits in its aromatic profile. Perfect for any special event.
Winery also offers other wines, such as village wines. Crafted using small batch techniques that showcase each grape variety’s potential, these village wines boast rich front and mid palate fruit with subtle notes of nectarine acidity for an irresistibly vibrant acidity profile.
The Yarra Valley Wine and Food Festival
The Yarra Valley Wine and Food Festival offers world-class wines and culinary creations at this festival located just one hour outside Melbourne. Join experienced sommeliers for wine tasting sessions, learn from acclaimed chefs about new cooking techniques and discover exciting entertainment such as soothing melodies to foot-tapping beats – there will surely be something that satisfies every palate at this exciting event.
The Yarra Valley is well known for its exquisite cuisine and cool climate wines, which pair perfectly with each other. The region’s diverse terrain, climate, and topography create distinctive characteristics in each wine made in the Yarra Valley; local producers, including family-owned vineyards as well as established international wineries produce these products – as well as being home to restaurants serving international cuisines.
Yarra Valley Wine and Food Fest offers more than world-class wine and food – it also celebrates local artisans. Visitors to this festival can sample local foods like cheese, chocolates and jams as well as attend culinary masterclasses and events.
Nancy’s of the Valley offers casual cafe dining as well as fine dining at Nancy’s of the Valley Restaurant in Yarra Glen; serving locally sourced seasonal dishes from Thursday to Sunday including dishes such as chilli scramble and citrus waffles for breakfast. Heartswood in Yarra Glen is another option that serves locally sourced seasonal fare from Thursday through to Sunday with options such as pressed brisket bennys and pulled wagyu burgers on its menu.
Oakridge or Eleonore’s are great lunch spots with beautiful views of the Yarra Valley, boasting executive chef Aaron Brodie who uses ingredients from their own kitchen garden and supports local farmers – like at Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck in London and Bacchanalia in Singapore! Eleonore’s is an exquisite 19th-century chateau restaurant featuring gold leaf ceiling roses and antique brass light fittings in each elegant room of its elegant rooms.
Yarra Valley Wine and Food Festival offers an exceptional family experience, featuring an engaging children’s program filled with face painting, live performances, kid-friendly activities and eco-friendly practices. Plus! the festival encourages family attendance!
The Yarra Valley Farmers Market
There are weekly markets held throughout Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges that make for an engaging weekend activity, giving residents the chance to meet local craftspeople while finding unique presents.
The Yarra Valley is an eater’s delight with artisan producers, small farms and cafes serving locally-grown food. To experience its culinary culture fully, visit one of its farmers markets.
One of the best-known farmers markets is located at Yering Station: it’s known as the Yarra Valley Farmers Market, the longest running farmers’ market in Victoria and held each Sunday morning. Here you can buy directly from farmers or producers themselves!
At Yarra Valley Farmers Market you will find fresh produce, handmade cheese and locally produced bread at great prices – and many stalls also provide gourmet foods and wine! Some stalls even serve breakfast and lunch; one example being Retro Cafe which serves delicious breakfast items such as piccolos and pancakes while also providing quality coffee from Silva Coffee or Incy Wincy Roasters!
Heartswood in Yarra Glen offers both brunch and dinner, located in the old Colonial Bank building. Here you can enjoy locally sourced seasonal dishes served every Thursday to Sunday for breakfast; or pull wagyu burgers and buttermilk brined chicken schnittys as lunch options.
At the Yarra Valley Wine and Food Festival, which takes place every October at Yarra Valley Convention Centre, visitors will find an extensive variety of wines. Over 80 wineries and gourmet food producers exhibit at this event with wine tasting sessions where visitors can learn about different grape varietals as well as masterclasses and cooking demonstrations designed to expand your knowledge about wine.
The Yarra Valley offers breathtaking vistas of vineyards and rolling hills – the ideal setting for food and wine enthusiasts to indulge in their passion. There you can sample exceptional wines served with warm country hospitality while indulging in long lunches at winery restaurants or dining at luxurious 19th-century chateaus.
The Yarra Valley Food and Wine Trail
Located just an easy drive from Melbourne, Yarra Valley Food and Wine Trail boasts tantalising cuisines to complement its signature wines. Don’t miss this enchanting region’s delights for wine enthusiasts and foodies alike; take an adventuresome culinary journey while sampling award-winning chardonnay and pinot noir grape varieties of Yarra Valley’s famed vineyards!
Yarra Valley boasts an array of delectable eateries from charming cafes to luxurious restaurants. Enjoy long lunches at winery restaurants with breathtaking views such as Eleonore’s at Chateau Yering or 1309 Restaurant at Balgownie Estate or casually dine at Hop Hen Brewing or Meletos Cafe for seasonal menus that highlight local produce from this region.
Soumah, an intimate restaurant offering provincial Italian cuisine, provides an idyllic environment to enjoy a meal with wine while taking advantage of its breathtaking view and relaxing on its terrace afterwards.
At the Yarra Valley Winery and Cellar Door Experience, you can sample some of the local wines. Guides passionate about this region’s vineyards lead this tour, providing an ideal way to learn more about winemaking in Yarra Valley with six wine tasting sessions included in its itinerary – making this tour an absolute must for wine enthusiasts!
Yarra Valley is an excellent place to experience international cuisines. There are numerous restaurants and cafes serving dishes from all around the globe, making it easy to find something that meets your specific taste preferences. Many are located within historical buildings to add even more character.
The Yarra Valley is home to some of Australia’s finest wineries. You can visit Domaine Chandon, TarraWarra Estate and Rochford Wines to sample world-class wines; or join one of many masterclasses hosted at wineries and cellar doors throughout Yarra Valley to gain more knowledge about winemaking processes. These classes will give you all of the information you need about wine from this region!