The Yarra Valley

The Yarra Valley truly has it all in terms of wine styles and winery attractions.
Just one hour’s drive east of Melbourne’s central business district, the Yarra Valley was Victoria’s first wine region, planted in 1838. It is also the state’s most visited wine region, with over 50 wineries open for tasting and sales.

Here are a few Yarra Valley stats to put you in the picture.

Total area under vine: 3,800 hectares. 2% of Australian total.
Total tonnes crushed: 19,000- 64% red, 36% white = 1.5% of Australian total.
Exported wine: 2 million litres
Number of wineries 2007: 75

Yarra Valley Grape Crush in decreasing order

Red

  1. Pinot Noir
  2. Cabernet Sauvignon
  3. Shiraz
  4. Merlot

White

  1. Chardonnay
  2. Sauvignon Blanc
  3. Pinot Gris
  4. Semillon

You’ll find out everything you want to know about the Yarra Valley by visiting the Yarra Valley Winegrowers website at http://www.wineyarravalley.com.au

Sticks recommends...

The Yarra Valley is one of Australia’s most visited wine regions. To help you plan your stay in our beautiful Valley, we recommend the following as our favourites in their category.

Accommodation

www.chateauyering.com.au
www.harvestfarm.com.au
www.yarraglengrand.com.au
www.outlookhill.com.au
www.mtrael.com.au
www.tuckinn.com.au
www.healesvillehotel.com.au

Dining

www.healesvillehotel.com.au
www.bellavedere.com.au
www.innocentbystander.com.au
www.mtrael.com.au
www.yering.com.au

Other attractions

www.tarrawarra.com.au
www.healesvillesanctuary.com.au
www.globalballooning.com.au

Touring

www.yarravalleywinerytours.com.au
www.winetours.com.au
www.austwinetourco.com.au