Yarra Valley wine tour: Lunch, tastings and kangaroos

Taste through three wineries and sit down to a paired lunch in the Yarra Valley

A seven-hour guided tour of the Yarra Valley wine region with stops at Domaine Chandon for sparkling wine tasting, a two-course lunch with wine at Soumah restaurant, and a cheese and wine pairing at De Bortoli Estate, plus a wildlife moment on the return drive. Minimum four guests; minimum age 18; fully qualified guide included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Yarra Valley wine tasting and lunch

• Sparkling wine tasting at Domaine Chandon
• Lunch at Soumah’s AI FIORI Trattoria
• Cheese and wine pairing at De Bortoli Estate
• Wild kangaroo viewing at Heritage Golf Club

The experience

The day opens at Domaine Chandon with a range tasting of sparkling wines and a self-guided walk through the estate: one of only six Chandon properties in the world. From there you move to Soumah restaurant, where lunch is the centerpiece: a shared antipasti board followed by your choice of four mains (pork scallopini, grilled barramundi, slow-cooked beef rib ragu, or roasted vegetable risotto), each paired with a glass of wine hand-picked from your earlier tasting. The menu shifts with the seasons and the region's produce.

After lunch comes a cheese and wine pairing at De Bortoli Estate, hosted in their VIP room with a curated selection matched to their wines, including the multi-award-winning Noble One dessert wine. If De Bortoli is unavailable due to private events, you'll visit St Huberts Estate instead for an equally refined pairing in a vineyard setting. On the return to your hotel, the driver slows at Heritage Golf and Country Club, where a large mob of wild kangaroos lives on the Jack Nicklaus-designed courses. Most travelers spend this moment with cameras ready.

The tour runs seven hours total and includes an air-conditioned vehicle, a fully qualified English-speaking guide, bottled water, and WiFi on board. Hotel pickup is included. Groups stay between four and eight guests depending on bookings for that date.

What’s included

• Sparkling wine range tasting at Domaine Chandon.
• two-course lunch with wine pairing at Soumah restaurant.
• cheese and wine pairing at De Bortoli Estate (or St Huberts if unavailable).
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• fully qualified English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup.
• bottled water and WiFi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Epicurean Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a structured day through three wineries with a sit-down meal built in: the fixed itinerary and guide pace keep all three tastings and lunch inside seven hours, and the group size stays small enough for personalized attention at each stop.

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Top questions

What is Domaine Chandon and why is it special?

Domaine Chandon is one of only six Chandon estates in the world, located in the Yarra Valley. You'll taste a range of their sparkling wines and have time to explore the estate on your own.

What kind of food will I eat at lunch?

Lunch is at Soumah restaurant and centers on Northern Italian cuisine. You'll start with a shared antipasti board of cured meats, pickled and roasted vegetables, then choose from four mains: pork scallopini with lemon and caper, grilled barramundi with green beans, slow-cooked beef rib ragu, or roasted carrot and parsnip risotto. Your main course comes with a glass of wine paired to match.

Will I see the kangaroos?

Yes. On the drive back to your hotel, the tour stops at Heritage Golf and Country Club, where a large wild mob of kangaroos lives on the courses. The guide takes time here for photography, and this is often the most photographed moment of the day.

What is included in the cheese and wine pairing?

De Bortoli Estate hosts you in their VIP room with a curated selection of cheeses matched to their estate wines, including the award-winning Noble One dessert wine. If De Bortoli is unavailable, you'll visit St Huberts Estate instead for a cheese board paired with their wines in a vineyard setting.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup is included. The tour is seven hours total and operates with a minimum of four guests. Groups may reach eight depending on bookings for your date.

What is the minimum age for this tour?

The minimum age is 18. The tour includes multiple wine tastings and alcoholic beverages throughout the day.