Enjoy a guided tasting of exceptional sparkling wines at Domaine Chandon, one of the Yarra Valley’s most iconic producers. Hosted by knowledgeable wine specialists, this immersive experience introduces guests to the méthode traditionnelle, with insights into the craftsmanship behind each pour. Set against rolling vineyard views, the tasting showcases a selection of Chandon’s finest cuvées, highlighting the region’s cool-climate elegance and refined style.

Lunch is a true highlight of the day, enjoyed at Soumah’s restaurant, AI FIORI Trattoria where Northern Italian cuisine takes centre stage. Begin with a generous antipasti board, designed to share and showcase fresh, seasonal flavours, followed by your choice of main course. Your meal is perfectly paired with a glass of wine—personally selected as the standout from your earlier tasting—bringing the experience full circle. Soumah Winter Menu + Wine Tasting To start Shared Antipasti Boards including cured meats, pickled and roasted vegetables served with crostini Choice of 4 Mains SCALLOPINI DI MAIALE Pork Scallopini, lemon caper, white wine, crispy prosciutto, fennel slaw PESCE Grilled fillet of Barramundi, steamed green beans, borlotti beans, Salsa Verde TROTTOLE 12 hour slow cooked beef rib ragu, fir roasted capsicum, onion, garlic, cabernet, balsamic with trottole pasta and parmesan RISOTTO Roasted carrot & parsnip, silverbeet, shaved parmesan and parsley chip garnish

Enjoy a tasting paddle at Four Pillars Gin, one of Australia’s most celebrated craft distilleries. Set in a vibrant and contemporary space, this experience invites guests to sample a selection of their award-winning gins, each showcasing bold botanicals and a distinctly modern Australian twist. Guided by knowledgeable hosts, you’ll explore the unique flavour profiles—from bright citrus notes to warm spice—while learning about the distillation process and the story behind the brand. Relaxed, fun, and full of character, it’s the perfect way to round out a day of food and wine in the Yarra Valley.

On the way back to your hotel, we drive into Heritage Golf and Country Club — two Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole courses, a residential estate, and home to the Yarra Valley Lodge Hotel. But the real reason we slow down here is the locals: a large mob of wild kangaroos that lives right on the course. We take our time, cameras ready, for what's often the most photographed moment of the day.