Yarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne Hotels: Rochford, Coldstream Dairy and Stag Lane Gin

The Yarra Valley is known for its wine, but this day trip also covers cheese, gin, coffee and chocolate. The guide picks travelers up from their Melbourne accommodation and drives out through Victoria's countryside. The route, in order: Rochford Wines. The first stop is a winery with more than 50 years of history. The tasting covers its signature wines, and the explanation takes in grape growing, fermentation and ageing, along with the different barrels and corks used. Coldstream Dairy. A cheese tasting, with cheeses made by generations of local dairy farmers. Stag Lane Farm distillery. Pizza and an introduction to how gin is made in regional Victoria. Healesville. A stop at Montesanto Coffee Roasters for a drink of your choice, with time to stroll through the town. Yarra Valley chocolate shop. The last stop before the return to Melbourne and the drop-off at your hotel. Hotel pickup: a list of participating hotels and approximate pickup times is available when booking, and one of them must be chosen at the time of reservation. Audio commentary: a live guide leads the tour, and a complimentary audio guide app is also available. Download details are sent after booking. Minors under 18: alcohol is not served to anyone under 18. They may join a parent or guardian on the tour but wait outside the tasting room with an adult.