Alternative Taste Trail
Only one hour from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is a gourmet food and cool climate wine region. While pinot noir and chardonnay are the wine heroes, a new world of wine is evolving. Meander on the Melba Highway Trail and uncover friendly, boutique cellar doors offering an unhurried taste of wine styles from around the world.
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Use the interactive The Alternative Taste Trail - Melba Highway map for information on each activity in the Yarra Valley or click on the images below
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Sutherland Estate
Sutherland Estate is a boutique, family owned enterprise located at Dixon’s Creek in the premium, cool climate, wine growing region of the Yarra Valley.De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate
De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate is where the family philosophy of great wine, food and friends has come together in a magnificent setting only one hours drive from Melbourne.Fergusson Winery & Restaurant
The Fergusson vineyard was originally planted by the Fergusson Family in 1968. The vineyard is planted to classic French grape varieties, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.Mandala Wines
Mandala Wines proudly crafts wines of character and finesse, designed to be enjoyed with good food and great company.Immerse Yarra Valley
Immerse Vineyard, Restaurant and Accommodation is the place where lovers of good wine and food can discover, relax and indulge themselves in the Yarra Valley. The 25 year old vineyards produce fruit of intense flavour and consistently high quality.Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa
Balgownie Estate is a 4.5 Star Boutique Luxury Resort offering award winning Accommodation, Restaurant, Day Spa, On Site activities and superb Conference and Wedding facilities.Acacia Ridge
Acacia Ridge is a fabulous venue for groups of all sizes that are looking for a special Yarra Valley experience with across to the Great Dividing Mountain range.Yarrawood Estate
Perched on the crest of a hill overlooking the picturesque vineyard and the Yarra Valley below is the Yarrawood Cellar Door & Cafe. Not only can you sample our full Tall Tales range but also sit back with a glass of wine, a cappuccino, or enjoy a platter or meal in the relaxing Cafe or on the open air deck.Alowyn Gardens
Alowyn Gardens provides an informative and educational experience for anyone interested not only in gardening, but also the enjoyment of a beautiful garden. It has been designed with shade and comfort in mind.Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
Delight in the experience of tasting, seeing and indulging in quality products in our spectacular showroom and cafe nestled amongst sweeping valley vistas. Open 9am-5pm daily (except Christmas Day).Corniola Wines
Corniola Wines is a family owned and operated boutique vineyard and winery, focused on making small quantities of premium handcrafted wines.Dixons Creek Cafe Bar & Grill
Dixons Creek Café Bar & Grill is located just 46klm from Melbourne in a small township just 10 minutes north of Yarra Glen on the Melba Highway.Steels Creek Estate
Joanne & Simon invite you to Yarra Valley’s smallest vineyard, winery and cellar door to join them for a guided wine tasting at Steels Creek Estate. We are proud to say that the delicious wines we pour are the product of our own passion and toil.Greenstone Vineyards
Greenstone Cellar Door invites you to relax with friends and family. Enjoy a glass of wine on the deck while taking in the best panoramic views in the valley. Try wines from our Yarra Valley and Heathcote vineyards. Live music Sunday Sessions 1pm to 4pm most Sundays
