Why the Yarra Valley?
Well, this is an easy question to answer. I live in the Yarra Valley, having grown up within a 20-minute drive from just about any winery in the region. I've spent countless days and nights somewhere in the Yarra Valley.
There are such differing climates all the way from your traditional cool climate in the upper valley right down to the more moderate temperatures you get as you venture lower down to the valley floor.
The Yarra Valley may have been made famous by Cabernet Sauvignon and the foundations built on the brilliance of the mighty grape. But these days, it's more renowned for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with an ever-evolving range of grapes starting to emerge. Sangiovese, Malbec, Carignan, Nebbiolo, and many more Spanish/Italian varietals are starting to emerge all around the region.
Winemakers looking to push the boundaries of conventional winemaking and what is widely accepted as the ‘norm’ are drastically changing. Having said that, there is still a wide range of more traditional wineries and winemakers. Wine is a personal taste, a personal journey that you can go on depending on your own taste buds. What’s good for me may not be good for you and vice versa.
What the Yarra Valley provides is not only wine; it has a famous Chocolaterie, Four Pillars Gin Distillery, world-class restaurants and cafes, plus some of the best small boutique bottle shops I have set foot in.
A day trip to the Yarra Valley can and will be fun for all age groups. It is becoming a lot more family-focused as consumers look to spend more time with family and friends, with many wineries offering play areas and open spaces for kids and furry friends to run around.
So if you're wanting luxury, ease, affordability, extravagance, red wine, white wine, sparkling wine, food, or even just a casual drive, the Yarra Valley has it all. Message me and let me know what you're looking for. We will have private itineraries ready to send out and recommendations of places to visit.
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