De Bortoli wine tasting. The winery was established by an Italian immigrant in 1928 and has become a large producer of wines. 
Cheese sampler at De Bortoli wine tasting. 
Wine tasting at Yering Station, the first vineyard in Victoria, established in 1838. 
Lunch after wine tasting at Yering Station. 
Mural at Payten & Jones winery, a small producer in the Yarra Valley with a hipster vibe. 
Payten & Jones Chardonnay. The winery features fun illustrations on its labels. 
The scene outside the tasting room at Oakridge Vineyards, one of the smaller producers in the Yarra Valley. 
Medhurst Vineyard tasting. The winery is a family-owned, small-batch operation.
The Yarra Valley is about an hour’s drive from Melbourne. I highly recommend doing a day tour if you’re interested in exploring wines of the region.
We booked with the tour operator Vinetrekker, and I really enjoyed the experience. The day featured a thoughtful selection of five wineries, from big to smaller producers. The tastings were all high quality, and I enjoyed the intimate vibe of the small group. The host was attentive and knowledgeable. See the itinerary here.
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