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!

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!

Fantastic food, wine, service and location. Happened upon this place on our first visit to the…read moreYarra Valley and were not disappointed by anything. The pizza was among the best we have had. Their Antipasta platter looked amazing as did all the food coming out.

Part wine store, part bar, part function space, part DIY wine-making - say whaaaa? Yes that's right…read more- Noisy Ritual is certainly ticking a lot of boxes for a new comer. The three owners of Noisy Ritual come from wine-making backgrounds, and have established one of Melbourne's first Urban Wineries. So how does it work? Buy a membership (an awesome gift, if I do say so myself) and then through a series of workshops you will make your own wine - including stomping the grapes. Just want to drink? You can do that too. The space is warm and intimate despite being so very large - they have done an incredible job to make it feel so cosy. There are limited wines available (with the majority falling under the Noisy Ritual label) as well as a small selection of beers. While I am sure they will offer snacks in the coming months, right now you can order food from Mankoushe to be delivered to your table from up the road. But where I believe Noisy Ritual will really shine is with their functions. The space is just MADE for a wedding reception. Fairy lights, wine barrels and terracotta tiles - it's simply gorgeous.

My partner and I popped in a couple weekends ago on a Sunday afternoon. We each ordered their $20…read morewine flight and found a seat in the window. After waiting and waiting for our wine, we quickly got turned off by the atmosphere as there was a 1st birthday party going on in the back. We did not find the screaming children relaxing or appropriate at all. We continued to wait for our drinks before deciding to eventually cancel our order and ask for a refund. Not sure how soon we'll be interested in giving this place a second chance.

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 thoroughly enjoyed this family owned winery. Our tasting included an unoaked Chardonnay, a dry…read morerose, Shiraz, Pinot noir, Cabernet and a merlot. All we're great on their own. We were surprised and especially fond of the Chardonnay but my favorite was the cab. The owners were a delight and so friendly. Put this winery on your list for a laid back, entertaining and enjoyable wine tasting experience.

Yarra Yering offers a unique tasting experience in the Yarrra Valley and should not be overlooked…read moreif you're a wine lover or curios about learning more about wine in general. Techniques on the vineyard are very old world - there is no irrigation and this leads to smaller parcels of fruit that have richer and more complex characteristics that withstand many years (10+) in the bottle and still express terroir. There's a $10 tasting fee per person, but this is well worth it when you consider the quality and the numbers of the wines you are able to taste. It's also waived if you purchase something. You're unlikely to purchase bottle of wine here for under $80, but if you'd like to have a bottle of something special in the future (or can't wait and buy something from the current Museum release for around $115) then you can be sure that this is a good investment. It's rarely crowded here and the serene location make this a more relaxed tasting experience when compared to the choc-full cellar doors int eh rest of the Valley. For that reason alone I'd recommend a visit.

Yarra Yering wines and vineyard certainly has an interesting history. The founder of the vineyard…read moreis the eccentric Dr Carrodus. It is a beautiful vineyard and we were fortunate enough to have the pleasure of visiting just when the whole vineyard had turned a beautiful auburn. The wines were exquisite! For $10 dollars we were able to taste 10 wines, many bottles which were priced at over $100/bottle. The quality of the wines were amazing! Each sampler being better than the next and although each person had their favourite, my personal picks were the 2011 chardonnay and the Dry red no 1 and the 2007 underhill. A must for anyone visiting Yarra valley.

This small wine shop has a great variety, and more importantly Brian who will point you in the…read moreright direction for all your wine needs. It specializes in clear skin wines but is also packed full of red and wine selections. Oh and don't forget the sparkling! The wine station also gets a vote as you can get your wine custom labeled which is perfect for Christmas gifts and corporate events. If your serious about finding a good value wine or have questions that your chain store can't answer then this is the local for you.